2. Minimizing the Risks For you as a 4-H volunteer For WSU as your employer For you personally October 2003

3. Step 1 – Prevent Risks Look where you’re going Anticipate hazards Rehearse safety measures with your group Document your plans in group’s minutes

4. Know That WSU Covers You 1.If it’s best faith effort 2.If it’s chartered 4-H education 3.If it’s in your job description 4.If it’s something WSU does

5. Not training animals Not chauffeuring Step 3 Know Your business is developing youth Not endorsing products or services Not providing facilities

6. Your job is building people Regardless of: Race status Physical,emotional, or mental condition religion Even the ones that irritate you Reach out. Invite. Include. Accommodate

7. Step 4. Insure with AIL Don’t leave home without it! Choose: ¢ per day »$ per year Medical coverage for accidents on 4-H time comforting Primary insurance

8. Step 5 Check with your personal insurance agent Cover your tail

9. When you use a facility Borrow it or rent it Secure it Leave it in better condition than you found it Never sign a 3 rd party agreement

10. I.d. Stakeholders at risk Decisions Guidance Experiences Support Advice Protection Education members leaders County leaders council Extension County Commissioners

11. Use of the 4-H Clover Not for personal gain Not for profit

12. 4-H monies Only USDA Extension chartered 4-H group In a bank account Use a tax I.d. number group treasurer keeps books & writes checks Funds for group’s educational purposes Audited annually by County 4-H Council

13. Raffles & Bingos Know the State Gambling Commission rules ! www.wsgc.wa.gov Don’t get trapped

14. If it feels too risky Call Extension office We’ll help you think: Safety comes first –Downsize –Relocate –Increase supervision –Rehearse members

15. Protect Children Screen helpers Minimize underage/unenrolled children Know guardian status Visit with guardian –I.d.vulnerabilities –I.d. limitations –I.d. health challenges Report Suspected abuse to Extension Agent