MENTOR Virginia is looking for young people ages 16-18 to join the next cohort of Youth Ambassadors of Mentoring (YAM).
The Youth Ambassadors of Mentoring are young individuals on a mission to change how mentoring programs serve youth. Through this 6-month program, YAM are empowered in promoting change and raising awareness about issues impacting them and their peers in Virginia. Additionally, the program gives young people the opportunity to share valuable feedback and perspectives that can help improve youth mentoring programs across the Commonwealth.
Ambassadors engage in advocacy efforts, such as Capitol Hill Day, and participate in conversations and training opportunities with experts in the mentoring and advocacy fields. The program is designed to encourage collaborative learning between Ambassadors, and for YAM to develop leadership and networking skills. Youth Ambassadors of Mentoring are leaders and changemakers!
Learn more about the program below:
- This is a 6-month program consisting of a combination of in-person and virtual convenings and training
- Ambassadors are encouraged to participate in Capitol Hill Day (CHD) in Washington, D.C. (learn more about CHD here)
- Ambassadors will have opportunities to learn and collaborate with each other in several meaningful ways
- Participants will gain leadership, advocacy, and relationship-building skills by establishing partnerships with adult decision makers and youth mentors
- Participants will be awarded a stipend for successfully participating in the program
If you are a young person between the ages of 16-18 who might be interested in joining the program, we encourage you to apply today. If you are a youth mentor and know someone who has the potential to be an ambassador, share this opportunity. Applications will be open until July 28, 2025. To apply, go to this link.
To learn more about the program and former Ambassadors, visit the YAM webpage.