Dodge County Ambassador Program

Dodge County 4‑H Ambassador Program

The primary goal of the Dodge County 4‑H Ambassador Program is building communication skills to be utilized in an advocacy role for the Dodge County 4‑H Program as well as in other aspects of the ambassador's life.

ELIGIBILTY:

• Youth 16 - 18 years of age on January 1 of the year serving.
• Enrolled as a Dodge County 4‑H member.
• Must be an active member of 4‑H, either independent or with a club for at least two full year prior to application.

ROLE OF THE DODGE COUNTY 4‑H AMBASSADORS:

• ADVOCATES: Ambassadors will represent and promote the Dodge County 4‑H and Nebraska 4‑H programs at various events such as the Dodge County Fair, Fremont 4‑H Expo and other local/regional 4‑H events.
• ROLE MODELS: Ambassadors are role models for other youth. They will be respectful, polite and helpful with other 4‑H members, adult leaders, and Nebraska Extension staff.
• MENTORS: Ambassadors will have the opportunity to assist with events throughout the county. Their purpose is to assist in educating youth and adults about the 4‑H program.

The Dodge County 4‑H Ambassador program strives to promote 4‑H and encourages youth to become actively involved in their communities. The Dodge County 4‑H Ambassadors volunteer their time to assist with a number of county, regional and state events and programs. By assisting with these functions, the Ambassadors will have opportunities to enhance their advocacy and leadership roles with the Dodge County 4‑H program and to develop an increased interest in volunteer work and community service.

AMBASSADOR EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a positive role model to all 4‑H youth.
• Assist with 4‑H events at the Fremont 4‑H Expo, Dodge County Fair and other miscellaneous county, regional or state 4‑H events as a Dodge County 4‑H Ambassador.
• Represent the Dodge County 4‑H Ambassadors during the 4‑H Council Pancake Feed at the Dodge County Fair.
• Represent the Dodge County 4‑H Ambassadors in the Dodge County Fair Parade.
• Assist with the Dodge County 4‑H Achievement Celebration in November or December.
• Attend University of Nebraska-Lincoln Communications Workshop (to be scheduled).
• Develop testimonials about 4‑H and its positive impact and submitted with a press release to the local media. (Send copy to the Dodge County Extension Office)
• Assist with new member recruitment by visiting elementary classrooms as well as conducting a mini project fair at school or other community events. 
• Assist with 4‑H Summer Workshops. 
• Develop and lead a group project in your local club. 
• Regularly maintain and wear the 4‑H Ambassador shirt and nametag while serving as a representative.
• Maintain continued communication with the Nebraska Extension staff.
• Be on time to all scheduled commitments.