The 2024 Teen Ambassadors of Hope application is now open! Share this message with others in your community to help us spread the word about this unique leadership opportunity. Scroll to learn more about the Teen Ambassadors of Hope program and why teens should get involved.
2024 TAoH APPLICATION
Please note, we no longer have a nomination process and interested Ambassadors must apply to be considered. If you know a teen who would be interested in the program, simply send them the application link!
Texas Advocacy Project’s Teen Ambassadors of Hope (TAoH) is a statewide leadership program designed to equip teens to influence positive change around healthy relationships and teen dating violence prevention.
Through continued training and support from TAP staff and outside leadership coaches, Teen Ambassadors gain valuable resources and tangible information on promoting safe and healthy relationships while raising awareness and funds in support of TAP's mission.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Texas residents aged 13 – 19
Passion for cultivating healthy relationships and preventing teen dating violence
Civic-minded, compassionate, motivated, and open to learning and growing
There are no term limits so as long as the Ambassador meets all other requirements and is in good standing, they may continue to serve for multiple years (we encourage it!)
AMBASSADOR BENEFITS
Gain expertise in cultivating healthy relationships, teen dating violence prevention, and TAP’s services
Develop transferable leadership and business skills with industry leaders while learning how to advocate and raise awareness to support victims of power-based abuse
Stand out on college and job applications
Compete for one of six awards presented at the Teen Hope Awards at the end of the program
Option to deepen learning and inform programming by applying to join the TAoH Leadership Council – a group of returning Ambassadors that make an even bigger impact in their peer group, school, and community and help plan the TAoH program (must have participated a year prior to be eligible)
Plus more! Visit TexasAdvocacyProject.org/TAoH to see all benefits!
AMBASSADOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend TAoH Orientation, in-person in Austin, TX or virtually, to gain a foundational knowledge of ways to cultivate healthy relationships and prevent teen dating violence.
Raise funds and awareness to support TAP's work ($500 goal encouraged). Past examples of awareness campaigns include dance recitals, restaurant profit-shares, social media campaigns, art shows, golf tournaments, t-shirt sales… the possibilities are endless!
Contribute meaningfully to TAoH by actively participating in virtual trainings, discussion topics, and community-building events (examples include virtual educational sessions on topics such as attachment styles, conflict resolution, and personalized leadership, Team Cup challenges, movie watch parties, small group discussions, etc.)
PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE
Now - January 31, 2024: TAoH Nomination Period
February 24, 2024: TAoH Orientation
February 25, 2023: Fundraising Period Opens
July 2024 (Date TBD): Fundraising Deadline for Award Consideration
July 2024 (Location TBD): Teen Hope Awards
July 2024 (Date TBD): All Fundraising Closes
