Are you passionate about global issues and inspiring change?
Applications for our Youth Ambassador Program open in late summer. Discover more below.
Our Youth Ambassador Program (YAP) engages high-school-aged youth who want to raise awareness about local and global issues and create youth-focused programs to inspire positive social change.
Youth Ambassadors spearhead community outreach efforts, organize the annual Teen Action Fair, co-facilitate Teen Week summer workshops, and develop leadership, empathy, and collaboration skills along the way.
Applications for the upcoming school year open in late summer. Sign up for our e-news below for alerts on the application deadlines and youth events.
YAP cohort
Seattle-area
The Seattle area YAP cohort is an incredible group of students from high schools all over the region. They meet weekly and learn about the Sustainable Development Goals, plan youth-oriented events, advise on exhibitions at the Discovery Center, and volunteer in the greater Seattle community. The cohort runs from September through June.
Applications open annually in late summer.
YAP cohort
Global
Participants in the global program join peers from around the world in organizing virtual events as well as spearheading projects and presentations in their own community. The cohort runs from October through May.
Applications open annually in late summer.
YAP alumni spotlights
Sanika Datar
Alumni
Doetri Ghosh
Alumni
Sarah Pham
Alumni
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