County Ambassador Program

A County Ambassador is the representative and champion of the 4-H program in the county. The goal of the county Ambassador program is to recognize the achievements of active 4-H members and to offer additional resources and opportunities for leadership, career and life planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To help plan and serve as Master of Ceremonies at all Calaveras County 4-H events, and be willing to serve at county-wide functions i.e. club achievement nights etc.
2. Be an active member of the County Ambassador Team and the Volunteer Management Board.
3. Always try to set a good example in the general community.

REQUIREMENTS 

1. County Ambassadors must be between 14 – 18 years old and meet the 4-H membership requirements for the length of the term of service. On the first day of the appointment to County Ambassador, applicants must be at least 14 years old.
2. Applicants must have at least one year of prior 4-H membership, which does not need to be consecutive or the most recent year.
3. Applicants must demonstrate leadership experience and skills by documenting the following:
   1. Mastery of a project: A minimum of 6 hours of instruction, supported by a skills statement.
   2. Significant leadership roles: 40 hours, with at least 10 hours within 4-H.
   3. Civic Engagement and/or community service: 30 hours, with at least 6 hours through 4-H.
   4. Public speaking engagements: 10 total, including at least 2 at 4-H events.
   5. Involvement in 4-H: A list of 15 activities, which may include project skill activities, attendance at 4-H events, honors, and recognition. OR achieve a Gold Star Rank.
4. Be able to participate for the full term, May 2026-July 31, 2027

Application Deadline: April 14th, 2026 by 12:00 p.m.

County Ambassador Application

REQUIREMENTS

1. Essays: respond to the following prompts in three separate essays. Each essay should be no longer than 300 words and can be typed or handwritten.
   1. Why do you want to become a 4-H County Ambassador?
   2. What do you hope to gain from your County Ambassador experience?
   3. What do you hope to give to 4-H from your County Ambassador experience?
2. Resume: Show leadership, civic engagement skills, and personal/professional development.
   1. Resume

3. Written Evidence of Leadership Experience and Skills (first five OR Gold Star Rank):

   1. Mastery of a project: A minimum of 6 hours of instruction, supported by a skills statement.
   2. Significant leadership roles: 40 hours, with at least 10 hours within 4-H.
   3. Civic Engagement and/or community service: 30 hours, with at least 6 hours through 4-H.
   4. Public speaking engagements: 10 total, including at least 2 at 4-H events.
   5. Involvement in 4-H: A list of 15 activities, which may include project skill activities, attendance at 4-H events, honors, and recognition. Note: Definitions for project skill activities, 4-H events attended, honors, and recognition can be found in the California 4-H Achievement Program. Applicants may use the PDR or the Summary of 4-H Work form to demonstrate completing at least 15 activities items in the Achievement Program.
      Completing a PDR or an Emerald Star I, Emerald Star II, or Impact Star Achievement form is not an application requirement for County Ambassador.

   OR

   1. Achievement of a Gold Star Rank: confirmed by a signed and dated Star Rank chart or other relevant documentation.
4. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation:
   1. One letter: From a 4-H youth member.
   2. Two letters: From adults who know your leadership experience, skills, and character. At least one of the letters must be from a 4-H adult who knows your skills and character demonstrated within 4-H. Note: Recommendations may not be from a parent/guardian, sibling or other family member
      residing in the same household as the applicant.

• Ambassador Orientation in June 2026.
• 4-H State Leadership Conference in Davis, CA from July 23-26, 2026.