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South Dakota Seeks State 4-H Ambassadors
South Dakota Ag Connection - 07/18/2018

The South Dakota 4-H Youth Development Program has officially rolled out the new State 4-H Ambassador Program designed to expand leadership opportunities for teens.

"For years South Dakota 4-H Youth Council provided leadership opportunities through event facilitation. This new 4-H Ambassador program includes these same opportunities, and so much more," said Hilary Risner, SDSU Extension Regional 4-H Youth Program Advisor who is also co-advisor of the State 4-H Ambassador program along with Amber Erickson, SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Field Operations Coordinator.

South Dakota teens ages 14 to 18, who are currently enrolled in 4-H, are encouraged to apply. Applications can be accessed on iGrow.

Applications are due Aug. 10 to the following address:

SDSU Extension Rapid City Regional Center Attn: Hilary Risner 711 N. Creek Rd. Rapid City, SD 57703

Through the State 4-H Ambassador Program, teens will gain hands-on leadership development experiences. The program will offer more opportunities to South Dakota teens because it is designed to engage youth in leadership development through all four 4-H program priority areas, including:

- Ag-vocacy

- Leadership

- Health & Wellness

- Science

State 4-H Ambassadors will be expected to develop a customized action plan with their ambassador advisor. This action plan will outline leadership milestones they hope to achieve and 4-H activities they will take a leadership role in.

For more specifics about the roles of a State 4-H Ambassador, visit the State 4-H Ambassador Job description on iGrow.

To learn more about this opportunity, visit with your local SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Program Advisor or contact Amber Erickson, SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Field Operations Coordinator at605-688-4167, or Hilary Risner, SDSU Extension Regional 4-H Youth Program Advisor at 605-394-1722.

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