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Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Ambassadors
Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Ambassadors will advocate for Wisconsin 4-H and engage in opportunities to build personal leadership skills and encourage others to grow their leadership potential. The goals for the 4-H PYD Ambassadors include:
- Develop and practice leadership skills
- Be an advocate for 4-H Positive Youth Development (PYD)
- Serve as youth leader models in the content area and industry
- Engage in partnership with adult professionals and volunteers
- Utilize youth voice in key statewide 4-H PYD programming
- Explore ways to extend state experiences into our local programs
Application Process
Applications for the Wisconsin 4-H PYD Leadership Ambassadors are now LIVE! Visit https://26AmbassadorApp.4honline.com to apply!
Timeline for Application Process:
- December 15 – Applications Close in 4-H Online
- January – Review of Applications & Reference Checks
- February 1 – 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…
- 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
- explore ways to extend state experiences into our local programs
Important Dates
State Leader Teams Weekend – April 10-12, 2026
Summer Academy – June 11-18, 2026
Fall Forum – November 6-8, 2026
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