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Female Presenter

Program Highlights:

 

  • Leadership development and advocacy training

  • Access to exclusive events and film screenings

  • Service hours and community recognition

  • Opportunity to earn a Z-Cares Scholarship for exceptional impact

  • Positive impact on the lives of youth in your community

Youth Ambassadors

Empowering Youth ...
Inspiring Change!

The Z-Cares Youth Ambassador Program is at the heart of our mission—amplifying youth voices to drive meaningful conversations about mental health, reduce stigma, and build connected, compassionate communities.

Our Youth Ambassadors are passionate students who step into leadership roles as advocates, storytellers, and change agents. Representing Z-Cares in their schools and communities, they lead the way in fostering hope, empathy, and awareness around youth mental health.

Why It Matters:

Youth are the most powerful messengers for youth mental health. By equipping young leaders with tools, support, and a platform, we help them spark dialogue and build a culture where no one feels alone in their struggle.

Interested in becoming a Youth Ambassador or bringing it to your school?

Reading Aloud in Classroom

What Ambassadors Do:

 

  • Lead and organize mental health awareness events in schools and communities

  • Share our Stories of Hope films and facilitate meaningful conversations

  • Collaborate with Z-Cares leadership on outreach, programming, and education

  • Represent Z-Cares at conferences, campaigns, and public forums

  • Inspire peers by modeling openness, empathy, and strength

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