STUDENT AMBASSADORS
What is the student ambassador Program?
Student Ambassadors play an important role by sharing information with their communities about the NYC Race of Hope and raising awareness about mental health.
WHAT IS A STUDENT AMBASSADOR?
The key role of a student ambassador is to inspire peer, family, school, and community participation in the NYC Race of Hope.
A student ambassador is the voice and face of the NYC Race of Hope to Defeat Depression 5k, someone that peers, school administrators, or perspective sponsors can turn to for information about supporting and participating in the Race.
Through biweekly meetings, ambassadors will bring their own unique set of skills and collaborate with other Student Ambassadors to develop and execute plans to involve their schools, fellow students, friends and families and request sponsorships and donations. Together, they create a network of student advocacy and community involvement that will culminate with the NYC Race of Hope in May 2026 during Mental Health Awareness month.
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Submit your Student Ambassador Application today for consideration. We'd love to hear from you!
What DOES A STUDENT Ambassador Do?
HOPE Student Ambassadors will be able to answer questions about the event, understand facts about Teen Mental Health, and present opportunities to participate.
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GET YOUR SCHOOL INVOLVED:
Ask your school administration, teachers, & staff to…
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Share the event school-wide
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Volunteer during the event
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Promote your challenge school-wide
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Largest race team by grade
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"Wear Yellow" day to show support
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Compete with other schools for Largest Team
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Participate by discussing Teen Mental Health
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Promote the race on school calendars & communications
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SPONSORSHIPS & FUNDRAISING:
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Ask local businesses to sponsor
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Ask for donation on your fundraising page
BE AN INFLUENCER:
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Ask your clubs, teams, & social groups to participate
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Use social media to share race information
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Build a team for race day
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Ask your family for support
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Share why the Race of Hope matters to you
What You’ll Earn:
The Race of Hope is an incredibly fun and inspiring event! On race day, you’ll wade in a sea of yellow, surrounded by friends old & new! The powerful sense of pride derived from the gift of your time, and knowledge that you’ve helped others is something you’ll always cherish.
You’ll have the opportunity to meet with other NYC students with the shared interest in Mental Health which will expand your horizons. The knowledge and tools you’ll gain about Depression will be a foundation you’ll be able to use throughout life to support yourself and those you care about.
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The powerful benefit of adding the noteworthy role of Student Ambassador to your resume and college applications along with these sought after skills:
BUILD THESE RESUME & COLLEGE APPLICATION SKILLS:
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Leadership
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Advocacy
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Collaboration
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Strategy
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Grassroots campaign development & implementation
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Event Promotion
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Fundraising
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Volunteering
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Marketing & Promotion
TIME COMMITMENT
The role of Student Ambassador will require a time commitment that will vary each week from 1-4 hours. You’ll attend biweekly meetings and collaborate with the HDRF team & fellow Ambassadors to develop a plan to engage your school and circle of influence. We’ll ask you that you complete your tasks by a deadline and plan to attend every meeting so we can progress and grow together.
AMBASSADOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Bi-weekly Meetings
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1-4 Hours of project work per week
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Complete collaboration projects by deadline