Youth Ambassadors Program: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders

Working with the youth of South Boston to enhance the health and wellness of our community in exciting ways.

Since 2004, our Youth Ambassadors Program (YAP) has been a resource for teens to explore the realms of health, art, and community service. Informed by the Search Institute's Developmental Assets Framework, the program supports positive youth development building on the intrinsic strengths of youth while connecting them to their community. Through skill development workshops and community engagement opportunities/experiences, youth are motivated to take an active role in their development and their community.

Members attend weekly meetings and workshops, in addition to a variety of events that YAP organizes, including community service projects, art programs, academic support sessions, and so much more.

Our vision is a South Boston community of youth that are empowered to reach their full potential.

Our mission is to promote positive youth development by creating opportunities for South Boston youth to become future leaders of their community.

How to join Youth Ambassdaors

Click HERE to sign up!

YAP Meeting Details

Who: Youth ages 12-16
When: Tuesdays from 4:30- 6:00 PM beginning September 23, 2025
Where: The Community Room, 3rd Floor, South Boston Community Health Center, 409 W Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127
      • Food: Pizza is served at each session
      • Free: The program is free to youth in Boston.
      • Compensation: Committed youth will receive compensation for their time and commitment to the South Boston community.

Permission slips - Parent/Guardian Signature Required

Completed forms can be emailed to youth@sbchc.org or brought to a Youth Ambassadors Meeting. 

YAP Framework

Youth are engaged in a curriculum informed by the Developmental Assets Framework. Sessions include interactive activities focused on:

 

During meetings, students take part in discussions regarding issues prevalent in the community, such as substance use or bullying, or health related topics such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or vaping. In addition to being educated on the subject, they further discuss prevention strategies and participate in leadership training workshops. With the resources and opportunities they're given, the teens are equipped to translate this information to their peers, becoming assets to our mission and our society.

Their mission takes them throughout South Boston where they take part in neighborhood beautification projects and engage in conversations with local residents and business owners. Together, they work to build a strong, healthy, and resilient South Boston community.

Questions? Reach out to Sarah Rosadini, LCSW at youth@sbchc.org or 617-464-5863

 

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