4-H Ambassador Resource Center

Welcome! Explore the resources on this site by selecting one of the options below or using the navigation menu at the top of the page. Additional quick links are available at the bottom of the page.

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About Minnesota 4-H

Learn more about Minnesota 4-H Youth Development and how Ambassador programs play a key role in the development of youth leaders.

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Program Structure

Explore the building blocks that make up an Ambassador program.

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Planning Your Program

Whether you're starting a new program, restarting an old program, or working with an existing program, these are the steps to follow to get you going.

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Training

Find out more about Local Ambassador Model Training and request training for your group.

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Curriculum

Access curriculum and other resources to provide learning opportunities for the participants in your Ambassador program.

About this site

This site provides an overview of the expected structure and components of a Local Ambassador program. Using data collected over five years, the Minnesota 4-H Civic Engagement and Leadership (CEL) state function team developed this resource to articulate a consistent structure focused on strength and sustainability, while allowing flexibility to meet local and programmatic needs.

About the model

Between 2012-15, the program model and related curriculum was piloted with thirteen county 4-H programs, using their findings to further craft the design into the model that endures today. Periodic reviews conducted every 3-5 years incorporate best practices and current research in youth leadership development, as well as program evaluation data from 4-H groups utilizing the program model and curriculum. The model presented here reflects the most recent revisions, which were completed in 2024-25.

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