Youth Ambassador Program
If you're a high school student between the ages of 16 and 18, the UCI Health Youth Ambassador Program gives you a chance to explore the healthcare field. You'll learn about medical career options and develop leadership skills.
As a youth ambassador, you'll work alongside healthcare professionals and support your local community. You'll learn about different healthcare departments and contribute to the UCI Health mission to Discover. Teach. Heal.
At the end of the year, we will celebrate your impactful contributions while preparing you for future careers and personal growth.
Donation goals
The UCI Health Youth Ambassador Program aims to raise funds to cover the costs of the volunteer programs. Your generous contributions will also create a lasting, positive impact on the lives of patients within the UCI Health community.
Ambassadors who raise $1,000 in donations by the end of the year will have the opportunity to showcase their work and commitment at our Annual Award Recognition Ceremony.
Program requirements
- You must be between the ages of 16 and 18 years old (age 16 by May 5, 2025).
- If accepted, you must join as a UCI Health volunteer
- Complete the Fundraising Proposal Form
- Attend monthly and weekly meetings via Zoom
- Committed requirement of funds collected ($1,000 minimum)
- Abide by all rules and policies regarding the Youth Ambassador Program and UCI Health community
Fundraising guidelines
- Do not begin fundraising before formal acceptance into the program.
- As an ambassador, you are solely responsible for reaching the fundraising goal after you submit the fundraising proposal form below.
- Your fundraising efforts are individual.
- Fundraisers can't be located on any UCI Health premises.
- Your fundraising goal must be completed by May 4, 2026.
Schedule
- Applications open: May 5-June 30, 2025
- We will notify accepted applicants via email on July 7, 2025
- Monthly meetings: August 2025 through April 2026
- Fundraising deadline: May 4, 2026
Use the form below to apply to become a UCI Health Youth Ambassador.
More information
For more information or questions about the Youth Ambassador Program or UCI Health, please contact the volunteer office using the website or call 714-456-5541.