Festival of Children Foundation & YSA are happy to announce the National Child Awareness Month Youth Ambassador Program 2013

Do you, or someone you know, 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 Festival of Children Foundation and YSA (Youth Service America), 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 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 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

For additional information and application, click here.

To learn more about National Child Awareness Month and our NCAM Youth Ambassadors please click here.