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The Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) is now accepting applications for its 2023-24 Pennsylvania Afterschool Ambassadors Program.

The Pennsylvania Afterschool Ambassadors Program establishes a coalition of leaders who possess the necessary knowledge and experience to champion and advocate for high-quality, out-of-school time (OST) programs.

Applications are due by Friday, July 14.

About Afterschool Ambassadors

Afterschool Ambassadors are part of a larger cohort who will engage with policymakers regarding support for the OST field in Pennsylvania. As ambassadors, participants will establish relationships with policymakers and OST providers statewide, and increase access to regional, state, and national OST experts. Additionally, they will actively contribute to the advancement of the OST field across Pennsylvania, and support and promote OST initiatives.

Afterschool Ambassador Commitments

• participate in a 10-month training opportunity
• also participate in an in-person orientation in Harrisburg, PA on August 14-15, 2023
• participate in the monthly trainings from September 2023 to May 2024
• correspondingly share experience and knowledge with other Afterschool Ambassadors through presentations, discussions, and a capstone project
• conduct independent study and research to expand on the issues and pain points revealed in the program
• eventually participate in the 2023 Empower Conference and 2024 Afterschool Advocacy Day

Afterschool Ambassador Incentives

Apply

Interested individuals should apply using the online 2023-24 Pennsylvania Afterschool Ambassadors Program Application.

Applications are due by Friday, July 14.

Learn More

Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee to ensure a diverse cohort, and prospective ambassadors will be notified on or after July 19.

Those who are selected will be asked to sign a letter of agreement committing to fulfill the duties of an ambassador.

To learn more, visit the PSAYDN website.