Leadership and Citizenship

4-H Leadership and Citizenship Programs

4-H Ambassadors Program

The Mississippi State University Extension Service 4-H Ambassadors Program provides leadership and service to the 4-H Program. 4-H Ambassadors are the voice of Mississippi youth.

By participating in this specialized train-the-trainer program, teens will be prepared to serve as teen trainers.

The goal of the 4-H Ambassadors Program is to enhance the leadership, citizenship, and communication skills of teen leaders. 4-H Ambassadors have opportunities to assist with programs in the state, serve as role models, and provide training that will strengthen their life skills and promote individual growth. The objectives are to

make 4-H more visible in the county and across the state of Mississippi,
maintain and build relationships with 4-H alumni and supporters,
increase membership in the statewide 4-H program, and
promote individual growth within members.

**More information such as requirements to be an ambassador and how to apply can be found on the MSU Extension website: http://extension.msstate.edu/4-h/leadership-and-citizenship/ambassador-program

4-H S.A.F.E.T.Y. Ambassador Program

4-H SAFETY Ambassadors are youth representatives for the 4-H Youth Development Program; therefore young people with proven excellence in 4-H achievement and citizenship have the opportunity to become 4-H SAFETY Ambassadors.

Being selected as a 4-H SAFETY Ambassador is an honor that carries great responsibility. Ambassadors serve as emcees, program facilitators, and members of county and state council committees. 4-H SAFETY Ambassadors are role models who uphold high standards in making the best better in their clubs, communities, country, and world.

First and foremost a 4-H SAFETY Ambassador will promote firearms and archery safety and hold it in the highest regards. They will also bridge the gap between youth development and the project of shooting sports to enhance leadership, citizenship, and communication skills as teen leaders. 4-H SAFETY Ambassadors will be a voice other youth in the 4-H SAFETY program and will assist with programs in the state, serve as positive role models to youth, and will promote individual growth for themselves and other 4-H members.

**More information such as requirements to be a SAFETY ambassador and how to apply can be found on the MSU Extension website: http://extension.msstate.edu/4-h/leadership-and-citizenship/safety-ambassador-program

Keys to the Community

The purpose of this program is to help young people understand how their county government operates, what their county government is trying to accomplish, how the actions of government affect their everyday life, and what their personal responsibility is to local government.

The objectives are to

develop an understanding of county government services,
develop an understanding of the role of county government officials, and
motivate young people to become involved with and informed about local government.

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