National Child Awareness Month Ambassador Program

Do you have a passion for community service? Have you worked hard to solve a local problem but want to do more? Then apply for the National Child Awareness Month Youth Ambassador Program. A project of YSA (Youth Service America) and Festival of Children Foundation, this year-long Ambassadorship will help youth (ages 16-22) combat critical issues facing young people today.

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

Fifty-one NCAM Youth Ambassadors will be selected – one per state & DC – creating a powerful national network of young people who raise their collective voice in service to other youth.

Program Benefits:

• All-expense paid, three-day leadership training on Capitol Hill
• A $1,000 grant 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

Program eligibility requirements:

• Between ages 16-22, and reside in the United States
• Attendance at 2013 training in Washington, D.C., September 17-19, 2013. Expenses are covered.
• Participation in Global Youth Service Day (April 11-13, 2014)
• Collaboration with a sponsoring organization or school

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ONLINE APPLICATION

Applications are due by June 16, 2013 at midnight.  If you have questions about the program or application process please contact Amanda Villacorta.

YSA Grants staff will present a webinar for youth, adult mentors & parents interested in the program. The webinar will provide an overview of the program, eligibility requirements, examples of strong applications, and information about the leadership training in DC.

Thursday, June 6 at 5:00pm Eastern - Register here.

Check out the 2012 National Childhood Awareness Month ambassadors!

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