Shooting Sports Ambassador Applications Open
Applications are open for the 2023 Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador Program. The deadline to apply is October 15, 2023.
Please read through the expectations and find the link for the application process below.
Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador Program Expectations
As a Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador, you will be representing over 82,000 4-H youth and alumni from across Colorado. Remember, you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. As an Ambassador you will be meeting with potential donors who are CEOs of companies, University Administrators, and others that support the Colorado 4-H program. The way you present yourself, speak, and act are very important when you are serving as an Ambassador.
You will be expected to be on time, so plan to be early to any event.
You are to respond promptly to any emails or phone calls from the State 4-H Program Director, State 4-H Shooting Sports Specialist, or Advisors.
Ambassadors serve at the request of the Colorado 4-H Program at the direction of the Colorado State 4-H Program Director and the Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Specialist and can be relieved from State 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador duties and privileges for misconduct or not following the rules.
If selected as a Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador you will:
Provide leadership as active youth members of the Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Advisory Committee.
Serve as a positive role model, what you say and do reflects on the entire 4-H Program.
Give demonstrations, provide public speeches, work with the State 4-H Shooting Sports team at State 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Trainings, assist with your county and state 4-H contests, meet new people, develop contacts, develop leadership skills, and serve your community.
Instill ethics, sportsmanship, and responsibility in all 4-H programs and activities. Develop leadership skills.
Promote the safe, responsible handling and storage of firearms and archery equipment. Expand Colorado 4-H membership and participation in 4-H Shooting Sports.
Always be courteous and respectful of others. Set a good example.
Be inclusive, positive, encouraging, and welcoming of all 4-H members regardless of their Shooting Sports knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Conduct yourself in a professional and ethical manner.
Adhere to State and National 4-H guidelines and be technologically competent.