​​​Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a current high school or college student.

• Have a passion for community service, health education, and youth advocacy.

• Demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills.

• Be willing to represent the Guardians of Youth Foundation professionally.

• Commit to fulfilling all program responsibilities throughout the semester.

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Time Commitment

Youth Ambassadors are expected to commit approximately 2–4 hours per month during the program, including participation in training, outreach activities, awareness campaigns, and community service.

 

Ambassador Responsibilities

As a Guardians of Youth Foundation Youth Ambassador, you will:

• Attend one mandatory Ambassador Training session.

• Share educational content about meningococcal disease and prevention at least once each month through social media, school organizations, or community networks.

• Participate in foundation awareness events and community outreach initiatives.

• Recruit and encourage fellow students to join the Youth Ambassador Program.

• Complete 10 community service hours each semester in support of the Foundation's mission.

• Serve as a positive representative of the Guardians of Youth Foundation within your school and community.

 

Benefits of Participation

As a Saniah’s Legacy Youth Ambassador, you’ll do more than earn service hours—you’ll join a community of young leaders making an impact while building friendships, developing leadership skills, and participating in special experiences throughout the year.

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Youth Ambassadors receive:

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• Verified community service hours for qualifying ambassador activities and events.

• An official Certificate of Completion upon successfully completing the program.

• A personalized Letter of Recommendation for college, scholarships, internships, or career opportunities based on successful program participation.

• Hands-on experience in leadership, public speaking, advocacy, teamwork, and community engagement.

• Invitations to Ambassador-only activities, social events, community outings, workshops, and special Foundation events throughout the year.

• Opportunities to participate in health fairs, school events, awareness campaigns, community service projects, and youth leadership activities.

• Opportunities to meet community leaders, healthcare professionals, advocates, and other young people making a difference.

• Opportunities to be featured on the Guardians of Youth website and social media through Ambassador Spotlights and special recognition.

• Eligibility for Ambassador awards and honors based on leadership, service, creativity, and community impact.

• Recognition and invitations to the Guardians of Youth Foundation Annual Awards Dinner, where outstanding Youth Ambassadors will be celebrated.

• The opportunity to compete for honors including Saniah’s Legacy Ambassador of the Year, Outstanding High School Ambassador, Outstanding College Ambassador, and Community Impact Award.

• Most importantly, you’ll become part of a movement of young people using their voices to educate, advocate, serve—and help save lives.

 

Make a Difference

Become a voice for prevention. Help educate your community, inspire action, and protect young lives from meningitisl disease.

Join the Guardians of Youth Foundation Youth Ambassador Program and become a leader for change.