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 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 Youth Ambassadors will serve as community leaders, raising public awareness and affecting change around their issue area.

Fifty-one Youth Ambassadors will be selected – one per state – 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 advocacy training on Capitol Hill
A $1,000 grant to support the development of a youth-focused service initiative
Ongoing networking opportunities with other 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 2013. Expenses are covered.
Participation in Global Youth Service Day (April 11-13, 2014)
Collaboration with a sponsoring organization or school