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Deadline to apply: 23:59, Tuesday 26 November 2024. Applications will not be opened or reviewed by the team until the closing date.

Youth Ambassadors on a beach in Scotland
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You can help shape WWF's work

We’re recruiting two young people (aged 13-17), to join our Youth Ambassador programme, for a three-year term.

The Youth Ambassador programme engages and supports young people who are passionate about our world, to lead, co-create and make decisions on projects and campaigns, develop leadership skills, take meaningful action, and represent WWF at events.  

Youth Ambassadors work closely with WWF to raise awareness, influence policy, create effective campaigns, and inspire others to take action, to help bring our world back to life. Through workshops, events, and various projects, the program aims to support young people to use their voice and take action, all while creating opportunities for other young people to do so too.

Youth Ambassadors on a beach in Scotland
© WWF-UK

You need to be enthusiastic about protecting our planet, but you do not need any previous experience of being in a national volunteer role to apply, as we will provide training to support you, including:

  • A training package which will help you to develop the skills, confidence, and expertise to perform in this role, as part of a cohort of young people in similar roles, from across the UK.
  • An in-depth, strategy exploration session – allowing you to learn more about the WWF strategy and hear about its development journey.  
  • A mentoring opportunity from one of the current Youth Ambassadors, to support you with getting up to speed in the role.  
  • 1-1's with the Youth Engagement team to check in on your progress and discuss any additional support you might require.
  • Opportunities to connect with young people in similar roles, across the sector. 
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Youth Advisory members, along with the winners and runners-up of the Sustainable Futures Showcase, participating in activities during the Sustainable Futures Insight Day. The Living Planet Centre, Woking, UK.
© Dreaming Fish Productions Limited / WWF-UK

We are looking for two young individuals who meet the following criteria:

  • Aged 13-17 on the date the application is submitted.
  • Live in the United Kingdom.  
  • Have the passion to help bring our world back to life and the eagerness to learn how to support this change through a national volunteer role.  

Candidates must also possess a strong commitment to the WWF values of courage, integrity, respect, and collaboration and might have a selection of the following skills/attributes:  

  • Experience of taking action/using their voice for the environment – be that through campaigns, projects, events, or other forms of engagement.  
  • Experience of teamwork and effective collaboration – how groups of individuals come together to share creative ideas for projects and campaigns.
  • Understanding of the importance of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – an awareness of the issues facing the environmental sector and ideas for how these could be tackled. 
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Apply to be a WWF Youth Ambassador!

We're recruiting two people to join our WWF Youth Ambassador programme. 

This is a great opportunity to shape WWF's work, from co-creating projects, to attending events and collaborating with young people from other organisations.  

These positions are available to 13-17 year olds at the time of applying only.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals belonging to ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented, and those that identify as male. Please note that we are only able to offer a limited number of interviews (30). In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we will prioritise candidates for interview from underrepresented groups who meet the minimum criteria for the role, rather than all applicants who meet these criteria. This is to ensure a fair selection process that supports our diversity, equity and inclusion commitments.

If preparing your application brings up feelings of anxiety, stress, or any other difficult emotions, please remember you are not alone, and support is available. Here are some UK-based helplines and resources you might find helpful:

  • Samaritans: Available 24/7, offering confidential support for anyone in distress. Call 116 123 (free from any phone) for support.
  • Mind: Provides advice and support for those experiencing mental health challenges. Call 0300 123 3393 or text 86463, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm. Their website, mind.org.uk, also offers a range of resources.
  • Shout: A free, confidential text service available 24/7 for anyone struggling to cope. Text SHOUT to 85258.
  • Anxiety UK: Specializes in supporting people with anxiety-related conditions. Call 03444 775 774 Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, or text 07537 416 905.