As a local wisdom-keeper advised,
"Well-being is nourished by being accountable
to a people and a place..."
Youth Ambassadors
This locally-driven program is designed to introduce students to the wealth of people, places, and activities in their own neighborhoods through real-life learning and experiential education. Facilitated by professional educators, community leaders, and local wisdom-keepers, including our Community Educators and Learning Liasons, the project connects students with the people, places and projects that make our home special and prepares the next generations to serve as regional Ambassadors while they are still young, providing additional training in communication skills, presentation development, media, project management, and group facilitation.
"I noticed how being a youth ambassador
makes an impact on the community."
Student, Tierra Encantada Charter School
How It Works
Students successfully complete the program components listed below will receive
a letter of reference AND a certificate of completion ( in Santa Fe, signed by the Mayor! ),
PLUS they will be included in the upcoming Youth Ambassadors Directory
and may be invited to participate as a spokesperson
at future regional civic and professional events and activities.
a letter of reference AND a certificate of completion ( in Santa Fe, signed by the Mayor! ),
PLUS they will be included in the upcoming Youth Ambassadors Directory
and may be invited to participate as a spokesperson
at future regional civic and professional events and activities.
Youth Ambassador TrainingYou have skills!
Participate in a Youth Ambassador training workshop to improve communication and public speaking skills and to learn group facilitation techniques. |
SkillUp WorkshopsGet Media-Savvy!
Participate in at least 4 Skill-up workshops to learn how to blog, build a website, take photos, make a video, create your own you-tube channel, write and publish an article, and more! |
Community Learning AdventuresExplore, serve, and learn!
Participate in at least four Community Learning Adventures which may include service projects, special events, or visiting historic or cultural community attractions, . |
Personal
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Community
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Personal Research ProjectTell Us All About It!
Pick a local topic, person, place, or project to learn about. Do a bit of research and teach the rest of us all about it! We want to learn something new from you. |
Share your findings with the world!
Present a “Love Where We Live” culminating project to showcase highlights from what was learned and experienced such as a YouTube video, slideshow, poem, painting, play, art show, digital media, interview, portfolio, movie, etc…
Present a “Love Where We Live” culminating project to showcase highlights from what was learned and experienced such as a YouTube video, slideshow, poem, painting, play, art show, digital media, interview, portfolio, movie, etc…
Civic Leaders, Publication, and Presentations
Wow, we learned a lot!
To complete the program,
meet one or more civic leaders or participate in an approved civic project,
publish one thing such as an article, blog post, video, website, etc
and complete a graduation presentation and interview.
To complete the program,
meet one or more civic leaders or participate in an approved civic project,
publish one thing such as an article, blog post, video, website, etc
and complete a graduation presentation and interview.
Learn. Explore. Train. Serve. Connect.
Honoring our first cohort of
Santa Fe Youth Ambassadors
Vanessa Avila, Aspen Benavidez, Miquella Baros, Sean C. De Baca,
Josselyn Tarango, Cinthia Enrique, Amador Gonzales, Yasmine Griego,
Amber Irizarry, Angel Irogoyen, Ashley Lopez, Barbara Marquez,
Briana Martinez, Miquella Martinez, Pamela Martinez,
Marisol Munoz, Jasmine Romero, Maria Rosales Saraih Santiago-Hun,
Caitlin Scott, Jose Torres, Nahomy Trejo, Aaliyah Vasquez, Erin Wood
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Special thanks to collaborating local individuals and organizations
that have graciously participated in and supported our
Youth Ambassador program over the years including:
Alicia Benavides, Ali Kirtland, Ariane Gandara, Alexandra Marshall, Joshua Sage, Jennifer Nevarez, Mario Martinez, LANL, LANL Interns, Santa Fe Community Foundation, VISTA Volunteers, The Festival of Learning, Free Spirit Press, Mayor Javier Gonzales, The Governor's Office, The Capital Art Foundation, Violet Crown Cinema, Jean Cocteau Cinema, The Santa Fe Farmer's Market, The Santa Fe Humane Society and Animal Shelter, the Railyard, Tomasita's, The Santa Fe Vistor's Information Center, R.E.I., The Santa Fe Transportation Department, The Food Depot, Santa Fe Trails, The New Mexico History Museum and the Palace of the Governors, Santa Fe Public Transit, Simple Santa Fe, Tierra Encantada Charter School, and the natural wonder and beauty of our home.
that have graciously participated in and supported our
Youth Ambassador program over the years including:
Alicia Benavides, Ali Kirtland, Ariane Gandara, Alexandra Marshall, Joshua Sage, Jennifer Nevarez, Mario Martinez, LANL, LANL Interns, Santa Fe Community Foundation, VISTA Volunteers, The Festival of Learning, Free Spirit Press, Mayor Javier Gonzales, The Governor's Office, The Capital Art Foundation, Violet Crown Cinema, Jean Cocteau Cinema, The Santa Fe Farmer's Market, The Santa Fe Humane Society and Animal Shelter, the Railyard, Tomasita's, The Santa Fe Vistor's Information Center, R.E.I., The Santa Fe Transportation Department, The Food Depot, Santa Fe Trails, The New Mexico History Museum and the Palace of the Governors, Santa Fe Public Transit, Simple Santa Fe, Tierra Encantada Charter School, and the natural wonder and beauty of our home.
