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 five high schoolers are chosen through applications and a virtual interview. The application deadline to join this program is September 13. 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 5 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 5 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
Ambassador Board Applications have now closed – please email shaina@flteensafedriver.org if you would like to be included in next year’s Ambassador Board applications
Available Positions on the Ambassador Program Board
President
The President of the Florida Teen Traffic Safety Ambassador Program will serve a one year term being the face of the program.
The President is responsible for leading the ambassadors and the board ensuring that its goals are met. The President will work closely with the program’s board and the FTSDC to plan and organize events, recruit new members, and develop strategies for promoting safe driving habits among Florida’s teens.
The President will:
- Lead meetings and facilitate discussions among the group
- Work with the Program Coordinator, Board, and the FTSDC to develop and implement a strategic plan for the program
- Plan and coordinate events and activities that promote safe driving among teens
- Communicate with the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition and other stakeholders to ensure that the program’s goals are aligned with the FTSDC strategic plan
- Recruit new members and maintain a strong membership base
- Represent the program at events and meetings with external stakeholders as applicable
- Organize traffic safety events in their school and community
Vice-President
The Vice President of the Florida Teen Traffic Safety Ambassadors Program is responsible for supporting and sharing responsibilities with the President. The Vice President will work closely with the President to plan and organize events for the Board and develop strategies for promoting safe driving habits among Florida’s teens.
The Vice President will:
- Work closely with the President to plan and organize events and activities
- Assume the responsibilities of the President in their absence
- Support the President in leading meetings and facilitating discussions
- Help to develop and implement a strategic plan for the program
- Communicate with the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition and other stakeholders to ensure that the program’s goals are aligned with the FTSDC strategic plan
- Recruit new members and maintain a strong membership base
- Assist in representing the program at events and meetings with external stakeholders as applicable
- Organize traffic safety events in their school and community
Secretary
he Secretary of the Florida Teen Traffic Safety Ambassador Program is responsible for keeping accurate records of the program’s activities, tracking progress, and assisting with
communication between members and external stakeholders. The Secretary will work closely with the Board and Program Coordinators to ensure that all important information is tracked and communicated effectively.
The Secretary will:
- Take detailed meeting minutes and maintain records of decisions, action items, and other important information
- Maintain accurate records of member attendance, participation, and progress
- Keep track of photos and other media related to the program’s events and activities
- Support the President and Vice President in organizing meetings, events, and other activities
- Organize traffic safety events in their school and community
Engagement and Recruitment Chair
The Engagement and Recruitment Chair of the Florida Teen Traffic Safety Ambassador Program is responsible for promoting the program and recruiting new Ambassadors.
The Engagement and Recruitment Chair will work closely with the President, Vice-President, and Program Coordinator to develop and implement strategies for engaging with Florida’s teen community to successfully identify passionate teens to recruit new Ambassadors.
The Engagement and Recruitment Chair will:
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract new Ambassadors to the program
- Collaborate with the Board to plan and execute events that engage Florida teens in traffic safety
- Represent the program at events and meetings with external stakeholders as applicable
- Work with the social chair to promote the program and its events to reach potential new Ambassadors
- Develop and maintain relationships with schools and community organizations to identify opportunities for recruitment and collaboration
- Track and report on recruitment efforts and membership growth to the Board and FTSDC
- Organize traffic safety events in their school and community
Social Chair
The Social Chair of the Florida Teen Traffic Safety Ambassador Program is responsible for designing social media content and assisting the management of the program’s social media channels. The Social Chair will work closely with the Program Coordinator and FTSDC to create engaging content, aligning with the awareness calendar, that promotes safe driving habits while also providing opportunities for members to connect and have fun.
The Social Chair will:
- Assist in the management of the program’s social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram.
- Develop and design a social media strategy to promote the program, its events, and monthly safe driving awareness campaigns
- Create engaging content for social media, including photos, videos, and other multimedia
- Monitor and report on social media metrics and analytics to track engagement and reach to see what is successful.
- Organize traffic safety events in their school and community
