The application for the 2021-2022 Georgia 4-H Ambassador program is now live! The goal of the 4-H Ambassador program is to prepare 4-H’ers to become knowledgeable in a specific content area so that they can return to their counties and share what they’ve learned with others. This year, there are five ambassador tracks: Healthy Habits, Pollinators, Ready-4-Life, STEM, and Wildlife. A description of each track, an application scoring rubric, a sample application, and a social media graphic that can be used for promotion are attached to this email.
The application can be found here or by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/2021Ambassadors. Applications will close Wednesday, May 12 at 5:00 PM.
A limited number of 4-H’ers will be selected as Ambassadors. Selected ambassadors must attend the Georgia 4-H Ambassador Training Summit on Saturday, August 28- Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Also, selected ambassadors will be required to:
1. Commit to one year of service;
2. Complete six learning activities related to their subject area;
3. Complete six sharing activities related to their subject area;
4. And provide quarterly reports.
This opportunity is open to any 8th-11th grade 4-H member in the 2020-2021 school term. Those who are currently in 12th grade and will graduate from high school this year are not eligible for the 4-H Ambassador Program, as it will carry over beyond their 4-H eligibility in most cases.
| DATES AT A GLANCE: Wednesday, May 12: Ambassador applications are due. Monday, June 7: Ambassadors will be selected and notified by email. Monday, June 14: Selected ambassadors must confirm acceptance of ambassador position. Saturday, August 28-Sunday, August 29: Ambassador Training Summit at Rock Eagle 4-H Center |
Military Audience Connection
Military Teen Staff, this is a great opportunity to encourage your youth to branch out from their local area and gain beneficial learning opportunities. I have participated the past year in this program supporting the teens in developing their professional skills and it has been an all-around great learning experience. If you plan to advertise connect with your local point of contact, so they are aware and can assist you as needed. Keep in mind that if teens are selected it will be their responsibility to get to the training. However, if the youth in your local area are attending the Ambassador Weekend there might be carpooling options.
Families, similar to the above please know that reserve, guard, and active-duty military teens are welcome to apply. Families should connect with their local UGA Extension Office (for example, Cobb County, Wilcox County, and the like). If teens are not active at the local installation teen program they will need to enroll in 4-H; however, It is free to join 4-H. The local staff can provide more information as needed.
Families, and Military Teen Staff, check out the below application and track options.