TxSSC
Texas School Safety Teen Ambassadors
STATEWIDE AMBASSADORS
Become one of the top youth leaders in creating safe and healthy schools and communities in Texas.
The Texas School Safety Teen Ambassadors serve as the state's youth voice for engaging young people in school safety initiatives. They are dedicated to educating others and connecting communities to help create safe and healthy environments through prevention and awareness projects and events.
Requirements to Apply
Think you have what it takes to be a Texas School Safety Teen Ambassador? Here are the requirements to apply:
- Must be a Texas resident
- Must be entering 9th-12th grade for the upcoming school year
- Should have experience working on substance use prevention, teen mental health, and/or violence prevention. Experiences may look like, but are not limited to, hosting awareness projects, delivering presentations, or being a part of a student group/advisory council.
How Ambassadors are Creating Healthy Environments
- Hosting educational events on substance use prevention, teen mental health, and violence prevention.
- Educating youth and adults on how to engage students in creating a positive school climate.
- Serving as local teen experts regarding substance use prevention, teen mental health, and violence prevention.
- Influencing their peers to promote positive actions through social media.
- Meeting and working with like-minded youth at the state and national levels.
- Collaborating with the Texas School Safety Center staff to identify school safety trainings and activities for youth to participate in.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!
Applications for the 2024-2025 Ambassador term are now closed. Please check back in the fall to meet this year’s Texas School Safety Teen Ambassadors. If you have any questions about the ambassadors or the application process, please email staff at txssc_ssa@txstate.edu.