CALL FOR APPLICATION: WSA YOUTH AMBASSADOR NETWORK

• Represent Youth at various WSA and partner events, amplifying the voices of young innovators and showcasing their outstanding contributions.
• Provide valuable insights and perspectives to help the WSA team and Board of Directors better understand your region’s unique community and cultural context, ensuring that the program remains inclusive and relevant.
• Foster meaningful relationships within your community and the wider innovation ecosystem, connecting young innovators, mentors, and other stakeholders to create collaborative opportunities for growth and impact.
• Actively participate in testing products and features developed by young innovators, providing valuable feedback to refine their solutions and contribute to their success.
• Promote innovative products and drive excitement around new product launches within your community, showcasing the incredible talent and potential of young African innovators.
• Serve as a trusted source of knowledge within your community, sharing information and insights about the inspiring innovations and achievements of young people across the globe.

Type: Volunteer

Who can apply?

The WSA Youth Ambassador Program aims to be diverse and inclusive. It wants to bring together a range of talents and experiences from across age groups, areas of interest and expertise, gender, socio-economic background, and countries within the UN framework.

All candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

• Passionate about social impact and technology
• Be between the age of 18-30 at the end of the application period (15 August 2023);
• Be a resident in one of the UN member states.
• Be available to devote at least 25 days per year to WSA.
• Have a good command of English and the official language of their country of residence (if not English);
• Access to a computer/mobile device with a stable internet connection for active participation in all aspects of the program

• Be a part of a global network of social impact makers and innovators
• Certificate of Participation
• Letter of recommendation (per request)
• Opportunity to serve your community
• Be eligible to participate in events and opportunities within the WSA and partner network
• Social Media feature
• Best Performance award and get your own social impact goodie bag
• Get support to organize a social impact event in your community
• Opportunity to be promoted within the WSA Network (National expert, Jury, mentor )

How to Apply?:

Apply HERE

Applications have to be submitted in English online by 23:59 CET on 15 August 2023 via (link to application).
The selection team will screen the applications and shortlisted candidates will be informed of the final results by 31 August 2023
First (virtual) meeting of the WSA-YA: 1st week of September 2023