The Teen Traffic Safety Ambassador Program works to engage and inspire youth on the subject of traffic safety, and safe decision making. Scroll below to learn more about open positions within the Florida Teen Traffic Safety Ambassador Program, read about the program differences between a Ambassador and a Teen Member, and ways you can get involved in your local community.
Mission
Empower high school students across Florida to become passionate advocates for safe teen driving. We engage, educate, and mobilize our community to develop and enhance teen safe driving programs and activities, aiming to reduce teen fatalities and serious injuries on Florida’s roads.
Vision
Create a culture of safe driving among Florida’s teens, where every young driver understands the importance of responsible behavior behind the wheel. We envision a future where traffic fatalities and injuries among teenagers are significantly reduced through effective education, collaboration, and advocacy.
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you want to help promote teen safe driving practices and save lives on the road?
What is the difference between a Student Ambassador and an Ambassador Board Member?
Joining the Ambassador Program as a Student Ambassador is open to all Florida high schoolers throughout the year, without the need for an application. As a Student Ambassador, you’ll have access to monthly meetings, newsletters, and early notifications about statewide opportunities.
On the other hand, applying to be an Ambassador Board Member involves a selective process where six high schoolers are chosen through applications and a virtual interview. The application deadline to join this program is September 21, 2024. Ambassador Board Members enjoy a more intensive leadership role, including travel, speaking engagements, and closer collaboration with the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition.
In essence, being a Student Ambassador offers membership, inclusivity, and regular traffic safety related engagements, while the Ambassador Board membership presents a more involved and impactful leadership opportunity.
Why Become a Teen Traffic Safety Ambassador?
The Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition (FTSDC) is looking for Florida high schoolers to join us in our mission to prevent teen fatalities and serious injuries on the road. As a Teen Traffic Safety Ambassador, you will be the teen faces of our coalition, helping to engage, educate, and mobilize all members of the community to work collectively on developing and improving teen safe driving programs, practices, and activities.
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Have the ability to give input and shape the way traffic safety education is discussed for teens in Florida
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Gain valuable volunteer hours that can be used towards college applications, Bright Futures requirement, and resumes
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Know about upcoming awareness campaigns, contests, and opportunities
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Work with like-minded people across the state who are passionate about the same things as you
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Resume building, letter of recommendations, experience, valuable life skills taught
Looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity?
Join our Ambassador Program Board!
The Teen Traffic Safety Ambassador Board is comprised of 6 student leaders who apply to hold a special leadership title within Florida Teen Traffic Safety Ambassador Program. Benefits to serving on the board include a more intensive leadership role, including travel, speaking engagements, and closer collaboration with the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition.
The Teen Traffic Safety Ambassador Board is comprised of 6 student leaders who apply to hold a special leadership title within Florida Teen Traffic Safety Ambassador Program. Benefits to serving on the board include a more intensive leadership role, including travel, speaking engagements, and closer collaboration with the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition.Board Criteria
- A passion for promoting safe driving habits among teens
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Availability to attend regular meetings and events
- Demonstrated leadership or advocacy experience is a plus
- Must be a high school student in Florida
- Must have, and plan to maintain, no lower than a 2.0 GPA
Board Expectations
- Attendance
- Time commitment
- Project management
- Communication
- Event Planning
- Travel
- Leadership
- Commitment to safe driving and healthy habits
2024-25 Teen Ambassador Board Applications are currently closed. Please email Shaina Finkel, Program Assistant, at shaina@flteensafedriver.org to be added to next year’s notification list.
