Watch for More Info and Details on the Ambassador Program this Summer!

Details and Application

Paper applications available on request.
Applications Due September 1st, 2021.

Benefits of Getting Involved

Opportunity to expand in leadership, public speaking, mentorship, and other life skills.
Potential travel to other parts of the state
Potential attendance at national 4-H conferences and events. 

What You'll Do

• Represent your district while advocating for Alaska 4-H.
• Assist in planning annual conventions at our Land Grant University (UAF).
• Present 4-H to potential new members, community supporters, and external organizations.

Job Description

• Attend leadership and ambassador meetings (online and face to face).
• Attend, help plan, and organize district events.
• Serve as a representative for local and state programs and events.
• If your district has a local leaders’ council, attend at least one meeting per year. 
• Attend at least one Alaska Volunteer Leaders’ Organization meeting per year. 
• Represent youth on committees at district, and state levels.
• Based on experience, lead training sessions or workshops. Present and advocate for 4-H with 4-H staff as needed.
• Identify a state 4-H need and develop a plan of action to make the best better.
• Work with the state project committees in the project area they represent.
  
• ​Adhere to the 4-H Code of Conduct.

Membership & Selection

• Open to two Alaska 4-H youth in each category: Horse, Livestock, Shooting Sports, STE(A)M, and Family Consumer Sciences. 
• One year term with a two-term limit. 
• Each term will begin Nov. 1 and end Oct. 31. ​
  
• 2021-22 Applications appected through Sept. 1.
  
• Interviews and selection process will take place in September.
  
• Ambassadors will attend a weekend training in October, and be seated as a team November 1. 
  

For more information, contact:
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Alaska Ambassador Program ak4hambassadors@gmail.com 
Marla Lowder mklowder@alaska.edu
Cassy Rankin crankin4@alaska.edu
DeShana York ddyork@alaska.edu