YOUTH AMBASSADORS

The Pasadena Youth Ambassador Program began in 2001 to provide job experience to high school students through participation at special events held by both non-profit and for-profit organizations in the City of Pasadena. The program provides youth with the opportunity to gain valuable skills by exposing them to various experiences such as being docents, attending conferences, planning events, and being a spokesperson for the program. In addition, Ambassadors are City employees and active members of their community.

  • Ambassador Program opportunities include: • Pasadena Art Night
  • FAFSA, Scholarship, and College Training
  • Ronald McDonald's House of Charity – Walk for Kids
  • Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K
  • Partnerships with multiple City departments & local non-profits

Program Benefits:

  • Exposes students to new experiences and opportunities
  • Builds confidence
  • Creates leadership skills
  • Provides work readiness training
  • Allows teens to become part of the alumni network

Program Requirements:

  • Age range: 14 - 18
  • Attend a high school in Pasadena
  • Maintain a 2.5 GPA
  • Must have access to email and internet

To view the website, please visit CityOfPasadena.net/Youth-Ambassadors. For more information, please call (626) 744-6879 or email YouthAmbassadors@CityOfPasadena.net. SGVLGBTQ SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CENTER

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The San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center is a California Non-Profit Corporation, 501(c)(3), founded in 2011. Our mission is to promote a safe and inclusive San Gabriel Valley for people of all orientations and gender identities. We aim to enrich the lives of LGBTQ+ San Gabriel Valley residents by:

  • Fostering advocacy, education, and respect for individuals
  • Encouraging cultural diversity, healthy living, and full achievement of personal potential
  • Improving the overall visibility of the SGV LGBTQ community within the general population
  • Providing locally available, culturally competent programs and services
  • Promoting interconnection amongst the SGV LGBTQ community
  • All of this amazing work exists to celebrate and protect the lives of Queer and Transgender people across the San Gabriel Valley

For more information, please visit sgvlgbtq.org. Follow us on social media at @sgvlgbtq