Application: 2020 - 2021 Youth Ambassador Program

OVERVIEW
The Youth Ambassador Program (YAP) is a year-long service learning program from (September-June) for high school students at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center (discovergates.org). Participating youth will have an opportunity to network and partner with organizations engaged in social change, deepen their understanding of various local and global issues, develop their collaboration and communication skills, and explore the unique role youth can play to make a difference in their communities and across the world.

APPLICATION DUE DATE:  August 21, 2020 

PROGRAM BENEFITS
Participants selected to the program will join a community of youth leaders that will:
  • Participate in activities to deepen their understanding of various local and global issues.
  • Strengthen their empathy, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Plan and lead community outreach efforts to raise awareness and inspire youth to take action.
  • Develop networking skills through participation in one-on-one mentor relationships and partner with various organizations engaged in innovation, social change, and youth empowerment.
  • Develop leadership skills through public speaking, program planning, and community engagement.  
  • Have a unique role in advising and leading programs at the Discovery Center to empower youth to become global citizens.

COMMITMENT
Participants must make a commitment to:
  • Attend YAP Orientation & Training date Saturday, October 3rd.
  • Attend weekly Thursday meetings (4:30 PM-6:00 PM).  
  • Attend monthly Saturday meeting every 2nd Saturday of the month from (10:30 PM-12:00 PM). 
  • *(All meetings will be virtual via Zoom) 
  • Participate in tours or volunteering days (dates vary).
  • Attend 80% of all the meetings.
  • Lead up to three Outreach presentations in your school or at community events. 
  • Participate in a planning committee to organize the Teen Action Fair (Spring 2021) and one additional youth program or event at the Discovery Center. 
  • Participate in a one-on-one mentoring relationships.    

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* 1. First Name

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* 2. Last Name

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* 3. Nickname/Name: I prefer to be called

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* 4. What is your preferred pronoun?

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* 5. Age

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* 6. Email

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* 7. Phone Number

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* 8. Home Address

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* 9. City and State

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* 10. Zip Code

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* 11. School Attending Fall of 2020

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* 12. School Grade Level Starting Fall of 2020

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* 13. Parent or Guardian First Name

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* 14. Parent or Guardian Last Name

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* 15. Parent or Guardian Email

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* 16. Parent or Guardian Phone Number

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* 17. Why are you interested in participating in the Youth Ambassador Program?

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* 18. What do you expect to gain from this experience?

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* 19. How will you contribute to the program?

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* 20. Tell us about a book, documentary, event, song, movie, art, program, or other experience, that has inspired you to take action. 

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* 21. The Youth Ambassador Program is committed to further Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion. Please share with us what that means to you.

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* 22. Who is one artist, writer, social leader, community activist, or thinker that inspires you to take action? And why?

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* 23. In your opinion, how can teens inspire other teens to take action in their communities?

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* 24. Tell us one thing you consider unique about your self?

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* 25. Can you commit to attending at least 80% of the meetings? YAP will meet every Thursday: 4:30 – 6:00, and the 2nd Saturday of every month: 10:30 – Noon.

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* 26. If you are not able to meet the full time commitment, please explain.

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* 27. Please select which Saturday you can attend YAP orientation: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10

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