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Program

NCAM Youth Ambassadors program for youth
Opportunity Type

Fellowship
About the Program

Do you have a passion for community service? Have you worked hard to solve a local problem, and now want to do more? Apply for the National Child Awareness Month (NCAM) Youth Ambassador Program, a year-long program that helps young leaders (ages 16-22) create change around critical issues facing youth today.

The National Child Awareness Month Youth Ambassadors Program will kick off this September during National Child Awareness Month. With funding, training, and ongoing project-planning guidance from YSA and Festival of Children Foundation, the NCAM Youth Ambassadors will serve as community leaders, raising public awareness and  change around their issue area.
Program Location

http://www.ysa.org/ncam, DC
Program Start

September 17, 2019
Application Deadline

June 10, 2019

Program Benefits

Additional Benefits
  • All-expense paid, three-day leadership training in Washington, DC - including a visit to Capitol Hill to meet with Members of Congress
  • A $1,000 grant from Festival of Children Foundation to support the development of a youth-focused service initiative
  • Ongoing networking opportunities with other NCAM Youth Ambassadors across the country
  • Ongoing training and mobilization resources
  • A platform to grow your service initiative

Requirements

Description
  • Between ages 16-22, residing in the United States
  • Attendance at training and networking event in Washington, D.C., September 13-16, 2015. Expenses are covered.
  • Participation in Global Youth Service Day (April 15-17, 2016)
  • Collaboration with a sponsoring organization or school
Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Additional Geographic Requirements

Fifty-one NCAM Youth Ambassadors will be selected – one per state and the District of Columbia – creating a powerful national network of young people who raise their collective voice in service to other youth.
Minimum Age

16
Maximum Age

22
Citizenship
  • Citizenship status not considered
Contact

sbarrie@ysa.org
Last Modified Date
 May 20, 2015