Ambassadors can start a youth mentoring program, develop and implement marketing and mentor recruitment campaigns and special initiatives, lead statewide public awareness projects, develop web-based systems to raise awareness about mentoring or train volunteers, create, develop, and facilitate trainings for youth and mentors, and much more!

Get to know our 2011-12 AOMs by reading their bios. You can also read about the Corps' experiences in their blog, which is a great place for alumni and others to interact and get a more personal feel for the program.

Current open positions

Ambassador host sites are now accepting applications for the 2012-13 service year. View the open positions and how to apply on the host site page. Please note that all positions listed are contingent upon final funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service, which will be determined in late May.

Personal and professional benefits

Ambassadors will:

• Learn skills to build their lives and the lives of others
• Develop project management and program development skills
• Learn capacity building, organizational and communication skills
• Become leaders by heading their own projects
• Build their passion for national and community service
• Learn skills that will prepare them for the real world or future employment
• Build systems to help youth in need

As compensation, Ambassadors receive:

• A $5,350 educational award upon completion of service
• A stipend of approximately $590 twice a month to cover basic living expenses
• Student loan deferment and interest accrual payment
• A monthly transportation stipend and additional travel reimbursements
• Health insurance
• Excellent training and networking opportunities
• Certificate of Completion in Organizational Leadership from Wheelock College and three graduate course credits

To host an Ambassador 

The deadline to apply to host an Ambassador for the 2012-13 service year has passed, but you can learn more about the benefits of hosting an Ambassador to plan for future opportunities.

Mass Mentoring Partnership does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For formal complaints of discrimination contact CNCS at eo@cns.gov. Reasonable accommodations for interviews and service can be made for persons with disabilities by request. Requests should be made to the program manager in writing with reasonable advance notice prior to the date the accommodation is required.