Youth Ambassadors

The Youth Ambassador Program gives CYS members the opportunity to explore arts advocacy skills through acts of service that help turn members into lifelong supporters of the arts.

Program Details:

  • All activities are tracked in the Ambassador Form by the CYS Manager.
  • Members are responsible for submitting their activities via the Ambassador Form by the deadline April 1.
  • Members earn service points by completing acts of Engagement, Volunteerism, and Support, during the CYS season.
  • Ambassadors at each level will be recognized from the stage at the Spring Concert.
  • Pins are awarded for each level at the Spring Fling and can be worn with Concert Dress at the Spring Concert.
Red Ambassadors Blue Ambassadors Green Ambassadors Gold Ambassadors
3 services/season 8 services/season 12 services/season 16 services/season

Example Qualifying Activities

Engagement

- Attend a CSO Concert

- Attend a Members Only Meet-Up event at a CSO Concert

- Attend another local concert or performance

- Attend a CYS Social Event outside of rehearsal

- Attend a CSO Open Rehearsal or Spotlight Talk

Volunteer

- Volunteer at a CSO Event or Concert

- Host an CYS Recruiting event and speak about CYS

- Perform, playing your instrument, at a non-CYS Event

- Help manage the CYS booth at CSO concerts

Support

- Make a 1-minute Thank you Video

- Write thank you notes to CYS Donors

- Serve on MAC Student Panel (each meeting can be counted)

- Raise money for the CYS through an approved personal fundraising event

- Make a financial donation to the CYS

- Share your CYS Story via a short essay or video, to be shared on social media and in print