The Licking Land Trust is looking for students (ages 14 to 17) to serve as Youth Conservation Ambassadors beginning April of 2022. This 8-month program is aimed to engage motivated and energetic youth that have an appreciation for the outdoors and protecting the environment. Youth Conservation Ambassadors will serve as leaders to promote conservation awareness with their peers. This program will help students set the course for their future and protect our lands.

Goals & Objectives

• Participate in conservation projects, gaining valuable experience working with experts in the field of environmental science.

• Assist in volunteer projects such as maintaining trails, planting trees, removing invasive species.

• Use personal social media networks to share their experience.

• Ambassadors will highlight recreational opportunities in Licking County.

• Act as a liaison with youth-related organizations (school districts, girl/boy scouts, 4-H).

• Contribute social media content promoting Licking County.

Eligibility Requirements

• Minimum B average

• At least 14 years of age at the start of enrollment and must not graduate from high school before completion of the program

• Be a resident of Licking County

• Demonstrate interest in land conservation

• Proficient with social media

• Excellent writing skills, demonstrated by a 1 page essay about what would make him/her a good Youth Conservation Ambassador

Valuable Takeaways

• Experience for college application and/or senior projects

• Gratification of giving back to the local community and the environment

• Networking opportunities with local leaders and organizations

• Receive a letter of recommendation for college applications

• Certificate designating them as a Youth Conservation Ambassador

If you are interested in applying for this exciting program, please submit a one page essay, one letter of recommendation from your school teacher, and contact information to lickinglandtrust@gmail.com by February 28th .