Youth Ambassador Program
High School Board Member Position
The Sheridan County Community Foundation views our area youth as the leaders of tomorrow and is dedicated to learning more about their needs, wants and desires to make well-informed decisions for the betterment of all - now and in the future. To that end, we are proud to offer "Youth Ambassador Program (YAP)" positions on our Board of Directors exclusively for high school students (exact number to vary each year), to annually serve and provide insight and guidance from the youth perspective.
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YAP Members attend monthly board meetings with full voting rights, help steer the course of the foundation’s programming, assist with foundation events and activities, and learn about philanthropy and community betterment.
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
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Applicants must be going into their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school and in good academic standing attending school within Sheridan County, Kansas.
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The Youth Ambassador Board Member(s) will begin serving their one-year term in June immediately following the conclusion of their freshman/sophomore/junior year, ending in May the following year.
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YAPs have the option of renewing their term(s) for additional years through their graduating year; however, all YAPs must reapply annually for consideration of their renewal(s).
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Multiple candidates may be selected to fill the board position(s) as the full board sees fit.
YOUTH BOARD MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS
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Desire to work as a team
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Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Leadership skills
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Fun and energetic
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Positive attitude
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Commitment to grantmaking and community betterment
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Responsible, dependable, and organized
APPLICATION & DEADLINE
Applicants must complete the online application form, including submission of a recommendation letter, by April 15, 2026 (deadline extended).​
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​Applications will be reviewed and those selected to sit for an interview will be contacted in early May with finalists
announced mid-May. New YAP members will begin their term in June of the current calendar year and conclude the following May.