Information Coming Soon!
- Applications open September 5, 2023
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline, September 25, 2023
- All applicants will be notified of their application by early October
- Field Communication of confirmed FY23 Field Ambassadors will be sent by mid October
- First FA meeting will be held on Sunday, October 15th at 8:00 PM EST**
**Please take the meeting day/time (2nd Sunday of each month at 8:00pm EST) into consideration as you apply as it will stay consistent for the duration of the year!
The goal of the partnership between Field Ambassadors and the National Youth Council is to engage and connect youth volunteers in the field, create a positive experience with the National Youth Council, recognize outstanding volunteers, understand the many different types of youth Red Cross leadership positions, take initiative to increase local youth involvement, and standardize the procedure for youth programs. Field Ambassadors are expected to:
- Maintain an active relationship with region; continue submitting volunteer hours under your regional position as well as Field Ambassador position.
- Complete and submit monthly reports with regional updates regarding youth programs and Red Cross Clubs
- Attend monthly conference calls with National Youth Council
- Attend monthly Field Ambassador conference calls
- Working in collaboration with the regional Youth Engagement Team, ensure that all regional Red Cross Clubs are active and registered in Volunteer Connection
- Maintain an updated contact list of Red Cross youth volunteer information
- Identify, plan and implement one project to build local youth programs with regional approval and support.
- Work together on selected group projects to increase coverage on national youth initiatives.
- Current high school student
- Registered in Volunteer Connection
- At least one (1) year of Red Cross volunteer experience
- Experience with Red Cross Clubs or volunteers in a role that supports youth engagement
- Resume Required
- 10 hours per month
- Monthly conference calls with representatives of the National Youth Council and other Field Ambassadors (2nd Sunday at 8:00pm EST).
- Filing monthly reports
- Supporting local Clubs, in partnership with local region
- Updating and receiving updates from your local region
- Project planning
- Promoting national initiatives
Upon acceptance, the National Youth Council will host an onboarding call for upcoming Field Ambassadors where they’ll learn how to properly engage with their chapter, how to report information, and how to serve as a liaison between the national and regional levels. Please note that all meetings afterward will be conducted on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 8:00pm EST. Meeting attendance is required to be a part of the program and crucial to the success of Field Ambassadors. Please keep this in mind as you are applying.
Reports to the National Youth Council. Field Ambassadors receive individualized support from the National Youth Council liaisons for regional activities and youth programs.
October 2023 – June 2024
- Learn and practice professional development skills such as leadership, project and time management, marketing, public speaking, business writing, networking, etc.
- Potential of having your project make an impact on regional and enterprise-wide youth engagement
- Connectivity to a network of youth and youth supporters
- Professional development workshops hosted by the National Youth Council, advisors, or guest speakers
- Receive individualized support from National Youth Council liaisons and Field Ambassador Leads based on the size and development of youth programs in your region