Applications are open for the World Literacy Foundation Young Ambassador Program for young leaders worldwide. This annual free international program trains and encourages young individuals to generate change in their communities and become literacy advocates. The program provides an opportunity to interact, share, and reinforce collaborations with like-minded people determined to end illiteracy worldwide.

The ambassadors will speak to community groups, their schools, university, or media to raise awareness and advocate for literacy. They also raise funds to support one of the World Literacy Foundation’s literacy programs. Furthermore, the ambassadors will receive training on involving others in their cause and making a broad impact to help end illiteracy.

Key Details of the Program

• Application opens: 1st April
• Application Deadline: not mentioned
• Location: Worldwide
• Duration: 3 Months
• Training Method: Online

Benefits of the Young Ambassador Program

Successful applicants will have the chance to earn the following benefits:

• Applicants will gain volunteer work experience with an international organization to advocate for the improvement of literacy
• Boost their leadership, communication, fundraising, and proposal-writing skills
• Join and learn from the expertise of other volunteers
• Make a substantial impact on the education of vulnerable children
• Provide creative solutions to combat illiteracy globally
• Share their thoughts through the WLF website and social media
• Get a certificate and letter of completion at the end of the program.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Young Ambassador Program, applicants should meet the criteria of this opportunity as follows:

• Applicants should be between 15 to 25 years old at the time of application
• Having an interest in joining the community of Change-Makers
• Proven English proficiency
• Access to computer/smartphone and stable internet connect
• Be able to join monthly webinars
• Being available at the program implementation dates
• Have the potential to take part in fundraising activity for the organization

How to Apply for the Young Ambassador Program?

Applicants can apply for the WLF Young Ambassador Program online by filling up an online form and following the procedures step by step.

Note: $25 registration fee is required and it is refundable!

All applicants should provide a one-minute video expressing applicants innovative ideas for fundraising and expressing their long-time commitment to the World Literacy Foundation.

Please visit the official website of the World Literacy Foundation for further details about the Young Ambassador Program.

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