Youth Employment UK are the leading voice and expert on youth employment issues in the UK. Our purpose is to support the reduction of youth unemployment by:
- Giving young people a voice and empower them to be better prepared for the world of work
- Helping organisations be better equipped to support young people and adopt Youth Friendly principles
- Ensuring that government policy is geared towards the real needs of young people
Youth Ambassadors
Ambassadors are a dynamic team of volunteers aged 16- 24 years old. They work together to tackle youth employment barriers within society and support Youth Employment UK to represent the voices of young people. Ambassadors sign up to 10 hours volunteering time a month and in exchange we support them with opportunities to really make a difference as well as training and support.
Role of Youth Ambassadors
| Helping with the big stuff: Bi-monthly projects looking at a big policy question.
As a team you will explore topics like work experience, social mobility and careers education. | Taking the show on the road: Share the Youth Employment UK resources and your own story by representing us at events, careers fairs and even back in your old school or college. | Telling your story: Share your journey and experience by writing articles for young people in our network |
Our Ambassadors:
- Work together on issues affecting youth employment to come up with ideas and solutions to support all young people
- Empower, inspire and support young people to become Young Professionals
- Share their own and other young people’s experiences and opinions on areas within the youth employment space – blogs, vlogging, attending events and conferences, respond to policy, writing articles
- Support organisations to develop youth friendly policies and procedures to create more opportunities for all young people
Qualities of a Youth Ambassador
The Youth Ambassador programme is open to all young people aged 16-24 years old who are open to develop a number of qualities which will support them in their role.
Youth Ambassadors are supported to:
- Effectively communicate and present their ideas, views and opinions to others
- Interact with young people in an inspiring and engaging way
- Develop their passion, enthusiasm and commitment to supporting all young people in their journey towards employment
- Work as a team to solve problems and come up with new ideas
- Use their initiative to recognise and act on opportunities which may align with the work of Youth Ambassadors and Youth Employment UK
- Promote and uphold the values of equality and diversity and behave in a non-discriminatory manner.
Our expectations of ambassadors:
When signing up to the programme all ambassadors will undertake a telephone interview to explain more about the role, the expectations and to identify any support that may be required.
- Youth Ambassadors agree to undertake 5 training sessions, available online and evidenced by completion of short surveys
- Youth Ambassadors agree to complete the Young Professional Training and undertake the weekly Young Professional weekly challenges
- Youth Ambassadors agree to undertake 10 hours volunteering time each month
- Proactively look for opportunities to be engaged, in particular paying attention to Facebook posts and emails
- When attending events or meetings Youth Ambassadors will write up a summary
What ambassadors get in return
- Training to develop key skills for life and work
- Opportunity to make a difference to youth unemployment
- A platform to have a voice, build your profile and ambassador
- Personal support and guidance in your journey
- Opportunity to evidence your volunteering activity for future CV’s and job applications
- An opportunity to be connected to a wide network of employers, government staff and other key organisations
- A personal reference when you need it (providing you have actively engaged with the programme and met the programme expectations)
FAQs
The Youth Ambassadors Program brings together high school students and adult mentors from countries across the Americas to promote mutual understanding, increase leadership skills, and prepare youth to make a difference in their communities.
What are the duties of a Youth Ambassador? ›
Attend conferences and assist in facilitation of youth workshops and activities. With support of supervisor, research, develop and write blog entries, youth newsletters, social media posts or podcasts to engage youth in their community.
Why are youth ambassadors important? ›
Youth Ambassadors serves as a platform for enthusiastic and driven young people who are passionate about making a positive impact in their communities and in Canada, in line with the three pillars of the UCC work: Growing our Community.
What skills do you need to be a Youth Ambassador? ›
Youth will learn important skills including: communication skills, event management, fundraising, storytelling, marketing, project management, public speaking and much more.
What is the role of a student ambassador? ›
They want to speak to students who are currently there, studying their degree and living the experience. That's where student ambassadors come in. A student ambassador is your on-campus advocate, living the experience right now, who can share that with prospective students considering studying at your institution.
What are the three main duties of an ambassador? ›
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Among other responsibilities, ambassadors ensure the security of their state citizens living in the receiving country, seek to build and maintain strong diplomatic and economic ties with foreign nations, and administer all the affairs of the embassy.
What specific characteristics does a Youth Ambassador need to be successful? ›
Here are several things you should look for when choosing students to represent your school:
- Positive attitude. Student ambassadors should be friendly and maintain a warm, approachable personality.
- Extracurricular involvement. ...
- Accepting of others. ...
- Professionalism. ...
- Communication skills. ...
- Interest in leadership.
As a Youth Ambassador, you are equipped with knowledge and skills to influence policies that defend the Internet while innovating for a better world. You will also have the opportunity to attend an event especially selected for you according to your preferences, profile, and location.
What makes you stand out as an ambassador? ›
Key Takeaways
They possess deep expertise in their niche, allowing them to authentically endorse products and confidently answer customer questions. A strong social media presence is essential for modern brand ambassadors as it helps them engage large audiences and amplify the brand's reach.
What is required to be an ambassador? ›
Even though educational requirements to become an ambassador are not specific, like with many specialist positions, a graduate degree is preferred or required with the Foreign Service. Most ambassadors hold a degree in political science, international relations, history, or other related disciplines.
Functions and responsibilities
Ambassadors actively manage and maintain diplomatic relations between the home country and the host. They engage in political and economic negotiations, promote bilateral cooperation and safeguard the home country's interests in the host country.
What can you contribute as a student ambassador? ›
Students Ambassadors serve as role models, lending their unique insight and voice to the undergraduate experience and by helping shape a vibrant learning community.
Why do you find yourself fit to be an ambassador? ›
They should be able to effectively communicate with others, be a good listener and have good instincts. Sample Answer: I am the right fit for this position because I am passionate about spreading brand awareness. I am a great listener and can easily connect with people.
What do ambassadors do all day? ›
Protecting the home country's interests in a host country. Meeting and hosting political figures and other diplomats. Helping explain foreign policies to others. Assisting travelers from their home country.
What are ambassador activities? ›
Depending on the size and scope of the program, ambassador involvement can include everything from sharing content on social media to hosting and promoting events, supporting the creation of new product lines and taking part in PR stunts.
What does a child ambassador do? ›
The Child Ambassadors Programme works with children to help them identify issues that affect them and teach them how to advocate on behalf of themselves and other children in their communities.
What is the job of ambassador position? ›
An ambassador is hired by a company to represent them and their products or services. They are usually given a wider scope of work that goes beyond creating social media content. This might include attending events, distributing product samples, or writing blog posts.
