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Quite a lot of information on this website is helpful, but none of it will alow you to start a program. In fact, most of it is geared toward supporting you after completing the Certified Coaches Training.
There is truthfully only one step in starting a S.A.F.E. Program, and that is contacting your County Extension Office and talking with them about starting a program and attending a S.A.F.E. Training. Trainings are offered each year for all disciplines and they are designed to take both the experience and the new coach through the paces of being a 4-H Project S.A.F.E. Coach.
4-H does not recognize any other organization's training because it is vitial that our programs focus on Youth Development. Although NRA, JOAD or CMP Certifications are excellent to have, they do not allow you to be "grandfathered" into Project S.A.F.E.
To start a program or become involved in your county:
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Contact your local County Extension Office and speak to a staff member about opportunities.
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Let them know that you are interested in helping with or starting a county program and becoming a 4-H Volunteer. Extension Staff members will help you through the requirements of becoming a volunteer.
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Attend a S.A.F.E. Certification training. This is a weekend long training that your county office will need to sign you up for.
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Work with your county office and other volunteers to create and provide a fun, safe, and educational program that helps our young people not only participate in target sports, but learn valuable communication, citizenship, Leadership and Life Skills.
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Maintain a strong relationship with county office staff and document involvement and accomplishments of 4-H'ers in your program for 4-H.
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