Student Ambassadors

For the past 30+ years, Asian American students from Portland and surrounding metropolitan school districts have come together for the annual Asian American Youth Leadership Conference.  This one-day conference is designed to help students increase their understanding and appreciation of the history, culture, and contributions of Asian Americans.  It’s also a forum to help students develop leadership and life-building skills in a friendly, no-pressure environment. 

The Student Ambassador Program’s goal is to provide one student from each Oregon and SW Washington high school the opportunity to serve by promoting the Annual Asian American Youth Leadership Conference among their student peers. The Student Ambassador should have a history in leadership activities, volunteer service and/or community work. It is important to note that the student ambassador will work with the support of an adult school staff, who is usually the same person chaperoning at the conference.   

Student Ambassador Criteria:

  • Previous experience in leadership activities, volunteer services, and/or community work

  • Self-motivated, achievement-oriented, and people-friendly

Tasks and Duties Include:

  • Work with your School Adult Designee to promote the conference and its mission. Post flyers, hand out registration brochures, and assist students with questions

  • Encourage and assist students in registering and participating in the Conference, Logo Competition, and Scholarship Awards program (note: scholarships open to seniors only)

  • Attend and participate in Student Ambassador and Facilitator training. Maintain contact with the AAYLC Student Ambassador Coordinators

  • Assist with pre-conference activities as well as assigned tasks on the day of the conference

  • Must be available to attend the conference and be a workshop co-facilitator

If selected, the Student Ambassador Director will contact you with further information.

Applications are due by February 5, 2024.