Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Youth Ambassador Program.
The Youth Ambassador Program is a leadership program for young women in grades 10 and 11 focused on self-discovery, empowerment, and community engagement. We provide a supportive environment where you can explore your leadership potential, refine essential skills, and increase self confidence. Our focus on personal growth encourages candidates to discover your unique strengths, values, and aspirations. We also focus on community involvement, and you’ll learn about your community and the value of making a positive impact.
It’s not all about work though! The most memorable lessons are learned in the company of friends and shared experiences. Building lifelong friendships and having a lot of fun are integral parts of our program. In six short months, you will gain self confidence and we provide training in everything from public speaking and resume writing to financial management and budgeting. We are also big on being part of the community. From rolling up your sleeves with little ones at the Children’s Festival to raising money for our charity of choice, we have a lot of fun volunteering in the community.
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We will host information meetings for interested candidates and their parents/guardians where we will talk about the program in detail and answer your questions on the following dates:
November 5 at 7:00pm (location to be confirmed - please check back closer to the date)
November 13 at 7:00pm via Zoom. Login info will be posted on the APPLY page and our social media pages.
In addition, the 2025 Youth Ambassadors and team will be hosting info meetings at both Mount Baker and KCA in the coming weeks. Watch for details here and on our social media pages.
We are a youth leadership program promoting personal development, community involvement and volunteerism.
The Cranbrook Youth Ambassador Program first started in 1965 and although it has grown and changed over the past nearly 60 years, it remains a program dedicated to providing life-skill and leadership training, while promoting community involvement and volunteerism.
The program is currently offered to young women in Grades 10 and 11 in Cranbrook. To learn more about the program and sessions offered, click the Our Program link or reach out to us via email and we would be happy to connect with you.
Promoting the City and Its Festival
One of the roles of our program is to promote the city, it’s spirit and it’s festival.
Our Youth Ambassador Team is involved in a range of community events, we participate in and support various charity events, and we promote the City and Spirit of the Rockies Festival in communites in BC, Alberta, and the US.
Pictured is the current City of Cranbrook Float, which has won numerous awards at various festivals.
Learning new skills and gaining self-confidence
In six short months, you will gain self confidence and unlock new potential within yourself. There is training in everything from public speaking and resume writing to financial management and budgeting. You'll even learn about basic car care and change a tire or two. We are also big on being part of the community. From rolling up your sleeves with the kids at the Children’s Festival to raising money for our charity of choice, we have a lot of fun volunteering in the community.
Our focus on personal growth encourages candidates to discover your unique strengths, values, and aspirations. We also focus on community involvement, and you’ll learn about your community and the value of making a positive impact. It’s not all about work though! The most memorable lessons are learned in the company of friends and shared experiences. Building friendships and having a fun are part of our program as well.
Support for our Community
Our Youth Ambassadors are involved in a range of community events. From participating in the Coldest Night of the Year to raise funds for this important cause, to running the Creative Hair Tent at the Children’s Festival, participating in the Business Excellence Awards, serving at the Annual Senior’s Christmas Dinner and more, we are proud to be part of these amazing community events.
The 2024 Team rReceiving their Toastmasters Speechcraft certificates from Toastmaster Kathleen Simon