County Ambassador Program

What is a Contra Costa County 4-H Ambassador?

Sponsored by the Contra Costa County 4-H Council, Contra Costa County 4-H Ambassadors serve as liaisons between the county 4-H office, 4-H members, 4-H volunteers, and the public. Contra Costa County 4-H Ambassadors visit 4-H clubs in their county; network with other organizations within the community; and represent their county at the annual 4-H State Leadership Conference. Participation in other 4-H county, regional, and statewide meetings and activities may vary. Contra Costa County 4-H Ambassadors act as visible role models for their fellow 4-H members, their county, their community, and state.

Why does 4-H have County Ambassadors, & where do they fit with the rest of 4-H?

The Contra Costa County 4-H Ambassadors rank not only recognizes a member's leadership abilities, but it is also a working honor that provides 4-H members the opportunity to serve the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program. The Contra Costa County 4-H Ambassador position is one of the highest youth service-learning opportunities and recognitions attainable in the Contra Costa County 4-H Youth Development Program. Contra Costa County 4-H Ambassadors are youth who have excelled in the areas of leadership and service learning; and have been selected to serve the 4-H Youth Development Program in roles that promote leadership through education and service.

For more information: County Ambassador Handbook

Term:

• Contra Costa County 4-H Ambassadors are expected to make a 13-month commitment to the program beginning June 1, 2023 (or installation date) & ending June 30, 2024.
• Contra Costa County 4-H Ambassadors are required to commit significant time to the work of being a County 4-H Ambassador. In general, 4-H County Ambassadors spend 10-40 hours per month, not including travel time, participating in workshops, outreach and completing the tasks of their role.  4-H County Ambassadors are expected to make this an important priority for the length of their term. They are expected to have timely response of email or text communication with their County Ambassador team and the 4-H office. It is critical that candidates reflect on their schedules and existing commitments before applying and accepting the position of County 4-H Ambassador.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must have completed one year as a California 4-H member. Must be at least 15 years old by December 31, 2023 and no older than 18 years old as of December 31, 2023.
• Applicants must have participated and had leadership roles in a variety of youth development activities, including but not limited to those of the Contra Costa 4-H Youth Development Program.