WI 4-H Ambassador Teams

Meet 4-H members from throughout Wisconsin and explore your unique Sparks through exciting statewide opportunities. Apply to join one of the Wisconsin 4-H Ambassador Teams for Arts, Ag, and Leadership. The ambassadors teams will advocate for Wisconsin 4-H and engage in opportunities to build personal leadership skills and encourage others to grow their leadership potential. You can apply for any of the three groups on one convenient application. Below, you will find information on the application process, expectation, and important dates.

Interested in learning more? Check out this post about the Ambassador Groups

Looking for more information about each team? Click on the links below:
WI 4-H Leadership Ambassadors (WLC)
WI 4-H Arts Ambassadors
WI 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors

Application Process

Applications for the Wisconsin 4-H PYD Leadership Ambassadors are now LIVE! Visit https://26AmbassadorApp.4honline.com to apply!

There is no cost to apply for the teams. Participation costs will only be added once the team members are selected and accepted.

Timeline for Application Process:

November 15, 2025 – Applications Open

December 15, 2025 – Applications Close in 4-H Online

January 2026 – Review of Applications & Reference Checks

February 1, 2026 – Notify Applicants of Selection Decisions

Cost to Participate

$500 – includes logo shirts; fees for lodging & meals at Spring Ambassador Team Weekend (April), Summer Academy (June), Fall Forum (November)

This program is supported financially by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation. Scholarship support is available by request. Up to 70% may be provided in a scholarship. For more information on these scholarships, please visit the Scholarship page on our website.

Requirements to be an Ambassador

Be a youth in grades 9-12 at the time of application
Attend and participate in In-Person Meetings: State Leader Team Weekend (April 10-12, 2026), predetermined meetings or events of your ambassador team, and additional virtual meetings.
Contribute to statewide events, including but not limited to: Summer Academy (June 11-18, 2026), Fall Forum (November 6-8, 2026), and events specific to your ambassador team
Promote Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development, communicate with and present to counties in your region and other agreed upon responsibilities
Communicate regularly with Wisconsin 4-H Ambassador advisors and members
Conduct yourself, at all times, in a manner that is consistent with UW-Madison Division of Extension and 4-H Youth Development Code of Conduct

Expectations of an Ambassador

As a Wisconsin 4-H PYD Ambassador Team member, I will…

explore ways to extend state experiences into our local programs
attend all Wisconsin 4-H Ambassador Team meetings and events.
- In the event that I am unable to participate in a meeting or program, I will contact the staff person or an adult who works with my team to let them know.
work cooperatively and respectfully with the youth, adult staff and volunteers of Wisconsin 4-H Positive Youth Development and the UW-Madison Division of Extension.
be trustworthy and reliable in carrying out responsibilities I’ve accepted. If you are struggling to carry out the responsibilities, reach out to your adult leaders for assistance.
look out for the safety and well-being of others; act quickly to report anything which threatens the safety and well-being of anyone and anything.
act as a role model, and set a positive example as well as follow the other parts of the Wisconsin 4-H code of conduct.
develop and practice leadership and communication skills
serve as a youth leader model in the content area and industry
be an advocate for 4-H Positive Youth Development (PYD)
use my voice in key statewide 4-H PYD programming

Important Dates

State Leader Teams Weekend – April 10-12, 2026

Summer Academy – June 11-18, 2026

Fall Forum – November 6-8, 2026

Thank you to our funding partners for the WI 4-H Ambassador Teams.
Their ongoing support makes this, and other 4-H Youth Development programs possible for the young people of WI.
Compeer
Otto Bremer
WI 4-H Foundation

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