Youth Ambassador Program (YAP)

About the Program

The Youth Ambassador Program (YAP) is a transformative, one-year experience for U.S.-based high school students who are passionate about humanitarian service and leadership. Youth Ambassadors will play a meaningful role in community outreach, visual storytelling, and fundraising to support relief and development efforts in Sudan.

Program details

Program Duration: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Application Opens: May 11, 2025
Onboarding: June 2025 (Virtual)

 Program Goals

• Cultivate the next generation of global leaders committed to service and inclusion.
• Engage youth in supporting Sudan-focused humanitarian and development projects.
• Develop skills in project management, ethical fundraising, and community storytelling.
• Promote values of kindness, excellence, diversity, and integrity.

Activities

Ambassadors are expected to engage in the following activities:

• Community Engagement
• Fundraising
• Volunteers mobilization
• Visual storytelling

Eligibility

• U.S.-based high school students, entering Grade 9 or higher by July 1, 2025.
• Minimum age: 14 years old.
• Commitment: ~3–5 hours/month for 12 months.
• No personal information of minors will be collected—parents serve as communication liaisons.

Parent & Guardian Involvement

Parents play a central role in ensuring youth safety and program integrity.

• Consent and waiver forms are required
• All communications go exclusively through the parent
• No direct communication with minors by SAMA staff
• Reimbursement is available for approved expenses
• Participation is voluntary and uncompensated (FLSA-compliant)

Recognition & Benefits

Upon successful completion, participants will receive:

• Certificate of Completion from SAMA
• Honorary Title: SAMA Youth Ambassador
• Recognition Letter for college or service application

The program is closed for new applications

Youth Ambassador Activity Proposal Form for those already enrolled in the program

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Ambassador's Parent/Gardian Name *

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About the Activity

Ambassador's dates post?

Activity Type *

• School-based Event/fundraiser
• Community Gathering/Event
• Masjid/ Islamic Center Event or Fundraiser
• MAS Convention 2025
• Summer Fundraiser
• End of Year Fundraiser
• Visual Storytelling/ Media Campaign
• Other

If other, specify *

Brief Description of the Activity (goals, audience, setting, etc.): *

Proposed dates of the activity *

Proposed location of the activity *

Support Needed from SAMA

Please select all types of support you are requesting: *

• Printed materials
• Letter of endorsement or affiliation
• Virtual Meeting/training (fundraising tips/public speaking)
• Sharing on SAMA social media platforms
• Other

If others specify *

Request promotional materials design *

• Brochures
• Banners
• Tablecloth
• Other

Number of Brochures you want to print *

Number of Banners you want to print *

If others specify *

Please indicate the Ambassador's T-Shirt Size (for official SAMA Youth Ambassador shirt): *

Do you require reimbursement of printing costs *

• Yes
• No

Activity logistics

Do you have volunteers for the event? *

• Yes
• No

If yes, how many volunteers do you have? *

Do you want us to post a call for volunteers in SAMA portals? *

• Yes
• No

Where do you want us to share the volunteer's recruitment post? *

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Linkedin
• WhatsApp

What donations collection methods are you planning to use *

• QR Code for Online Campaign (e.g., LaunchGood, Zelle)
• Cash Box
• Mobile Card Reader (e.g., Square)
• Others
• My event does not include fundraising

If others, specify *

Do You Agree to Submit a Brief Post-Event Report to SAMA? *

• Yes
• No

Do You Agree to Capture Photos/Videos for Post-Event Promotion? *

• Yes
• No

General Attestations

Upholding ethical standards *

• I agree to uphold transparency, accurately report donations received, and comply with all legal and ethical guidelines related to fundraising.

Compliance with local laws and regulations *

• I acknowledge that I am responsible for ensuring compliance with all local laws and regulations related to fundraising. I understand that SAMA is not liable for any breaches of local laws, permits, or other regulatory requirements associated with this event. I take full responsibility for securing necessary approvals and operating within legal guidelines

Cash Handling Attestation

If using a cash box, I acknowledge that I am responsible for securely collecting and recording all cash donations. I agree to:

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• Ensure proper handling and safekeeping of the cash box during the event.

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• Deposit the collected funds to SAMA via the SAMA bank account within a week

Reimbursement attestation

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• If requesting reimbursement for printed materials or event-related expenses, I confirm that I will provide receipts for all expenses incurred.

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