Norfolk nato festival Youth Ambassador Program Application Deadline: Friday, September 9, 2016



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Norfolk NATO Festival

Youth Ambassador Program

Application Deadline: Friday, September 9, 2016
The Norfolk NATO Festival is a non-profit organization founded in 1953, just one year after the establishment of NATO's Allied Command Atlantic in Norfolk, Virginia. Our mission is to honor and promote the international influence the NATO Command in Norfolk, VA and its 28 Member Nations bring to our city. Festival events include education programs for our children, cultural events to engage all citizens and opportunities to empower our industries.


Youth Ambassador Program Objective: The goal of the Youth Ambassador Program is to give international high school students the opportunity to get involved with the local community through volunteer service. During the months September 2016 through May 2017, Ambassadors will be given various volunteer opportunities at local organizations. This is an excellent opportunity for high school students to meet high school volunteer requirements and is also a great chance to make new friends in the NATO community!
Youth Ambassador Program Description:

  • The Norfolk NATO Festival staff will inform Ambassadors of upcoming Volunteer Opportunities via email.

  • Ambassadors must respond to staff if they plan to attend any volunteer opportunities.

  • Staff and key adult leaders will attend events with Ambassadors and will keep track of Ambassador Volunteer Hours.

  • Youth Ambassadors may complete additional volunteer service hours, other than those opportunities directly organized by the Norfolk NATO Festival, but the opportunities must be approved by Festival staff. Additional hours must be reported to Festival staff in a timely manner.

  • Youth Ambassadors will be recognized for their exemplary efforts at a Reception in their Honor and on the Festival’s website.

  • Ambassadors are we encouraged to “Rise up through the Ranks” by volunteering more than 25 hours and earning stars as they reach new levels of service. The Ambassador with the most volunteer hours will be awarded and recognized as the “2017 Youth Ambassador of the Year.”


Rise up through the Ranks!

1 Star Youth Ambassador

Ambassador completes 25 hours of approved volunteer work

2 Star Youth Ambassador

Ambassador completes 45 hours of approved volunteer work

3 Star Youth Ambassador

Ambassador completes 65 hours of approved volunteer work

4 Star Youth Ambassador

Ambassador completes 85 hours of approved volunteer work

5 Star Youth Ambassador

Ambassador completes 100+ hours of approved volunteer work



How to earn the title of Youth Ambassador of the year Award:

  • Earn the most hours with the Youth Ambassador program (hours must be approved by Norfolk NATO Festival)

  • Must attend the Orientation Meeting

  • Participate in a minimum of two group activities organized by the Norfolk NATO Festival

  • Work in the parade warehouse (March - April 2017) at least once

  • Present your country (at least once)


Eligibility

All Students must meet ALL of the following requirements to be a Youth Ambassador:

  • Must be a dependent of a person assigned to NATO-ACT, no exceptions

  • 14 – 18 years of age

  • 14 years old on or before November 1, 2016 – no exceptions!

  • Must be a local Hampton Roads High School Student and in good academic standing at their school

Youth Ambassador Application



"If there is one common experience I wish for every American, it's to know the power of service – to have the opportunity to be a part of something larger than yourself and make a positive impact on your community”  -General Colin Powell, U.S. Army,  Former Chairman, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, and U.S. Secretary of State. 
**Please provide your best email address, which is checked frequently**


Student’s Name (include pronunciation):


T-Shirt Size (Circle One):

Small Medium Large X-Large




Nation:



High School:

Address:



**Student’s email address:

City, State, Zip Code:



Student’s cell phone:


Age: Date of Birth:



Gender:

Male or Female



NATO - ACT Parent Name:



Parent Work Email (ex. First.last@act.nato.int):

Home Address:



Parent Personal Email:

City, State, Zip Code



Parent Cell Phone:


Please list any interests you have for the Youth Ambassador Program:


Please return this form by Friday, September 9, 2016 to:

Ms. Chelsea Pappas, Development and Operations Assistant

Norfolk NATO Festival

440 Bank Street Norfolk, VA 23510

Email: chelsea.pappas@natofestival.org

Phone: 757.605.3073

Fax: 757.605.3080


Important Dates for Youth Ambassador Program Term September 2016 – May 2017
Friday, September 9, 2016

Application Deadline


Thursday, September 22, 2016

Youth Ambassador Orientation

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: To Be Determined


Saturday, September 24, 2016

Game Day & Group Volunteer Project

Time/Location: To be Determined
Saturday, October 15, 2016 – NATO Appreciation Day at the Virginia Zoo

Come with your families to enjoy the Virginia Zoo!

Help to package donations for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia

Location: The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk · 3500 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA


Saturdays in February through April 2017 – 10am to 1pm

Parade Warehouse Volunteer Days

Location: 1371 Hanson Avenue · Norfolk, VA 23504
Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29, 2017

NATO Festival Weekend

Friday, May 12, 2017

Volunteer Hours Submission Deadline


May 2016

Youth Ambassador Awards Reception



Time and Location TBD



Adult Volunteers!!
Interested in supporting the Youth Ambassadors?
Already driving your kids to volunteer?
Why not join us?!
Please contact the Norfolk NATO Festival for more information on your involvement
with the Youth Ambassador Program!

Interim Executive Director, Rebecca Denny · 757-282-2801


rebecca.denny@natofestival.org

Development and Operations Assistant, Ms. Chelsea Pappas · 757-605-3073


chelsea.pappas@natofestival.org


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