Are you passionate about global issues and inspiring change?
Applications for our Youth Ambassador Program open annually in July. Learn more below
Our Youth Ambassador Program (YAP) engages Seattle-area high-school-aged youth who want to raise awareness about local and global issues and create youth-focused programs to inspire positive social change. Meetings are held weekly from September through May.
Youth Ambassadors spearhead community outreach efforts, organize the annual Teen Action Fair, co-facilitate Teen Week summer workshops, and develop leadership, empathy, and collaboration skills along the way.
Applications for the 2024-25 school year are now closed. Applications for the 2025-26 school year will open in July 2025. Have questions? Please email us at [email protected].
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