State 4-H Ambassador Program

The State 4-H Ambassador program strives to develop the minds of young people by increasing and promoting leadership activities in 4-H. Through participation in the State 4-H Ambassador Program, teens will function as a positive role model for youth in South Dakota, while serving to support the 4-H program through public relations. State 4-H Ambassadors must be a registered 4-H member, age 14-18, in good standing. Individuals selected to be on the team, will have endless opportunities to grow and expand their leadership, life, social and workforce skills.

As an ambassador, young people will be required to complete the following:

• Develop an action plan and write self-determined goals
• Work with a program mentor to build youth adult-partnership opportunities
• Participate in leadership trainings
• Facilitate an educational engagement
• Discuss the impact of 4-H with an elected official
• Attend a state 4-H event
• Engage in year-end summer retreat

Additional opportunities are detailed on the position description.