Memphis Office of Youth Services - Memphis Ambassadors Program (MAP)

AKA:

MBK; MPLOY; Youth Ambassador's Program; MAPP

Description:

The Memphis Ambassadors Program is a year-round development and enrichment program for students with a GPA of 3.0 and above that serves between 400-500 youth across the city of Memphis in each council district. MAP is upheld by the Five Pillars: Leadership, Education, Entrepreneurship, Community Service, and Perseverance, and engages youth in grades 9-12 annually, MAP is designed to assist youth in their decision-making process about post-secondary life and the development of social, critical thinking, and leadership skills while receiving a monthly stipend. The program integrates a community, business, and neighborhood alliances curriculum. They also meet with a mentor twice a week to engage in life skills training and goal setting. Ambassadors are also required to complete community service projects throughout the year to help them become more aware of their surroundings and become more involved in their community. The goal is to help young people develop holistically and provide them with mentors to guide them in their process. Young people who have come through our program tend to be more prepared for post-secondary education. More financially independent and have a heightened awareness about their city and community. Our young people and parents also make donations to underprivileged communities. Every year we donate more than 5000 school supplies, more than 400 pounds of peanut butter, and hats, coats, gloves, and scarves to youth who do not have them and give to our veterans.

We teach the Ambassadors to "Love thy Neighbor" through service and giving. Here are a few other things we work with the Ambassadors on: "SEL" Social Emotional Learning, Community Engagement/Service, Post-Secondary Prep, Leadership Skills, Conflict Resolution, Critical/Analytical Thinking, Professional Development, Social Justice, Mentorship, Servant Leadership, Time Management, Monthly Stipend Check, Monthly Incentives, and College Tours.

During the summer, Ambassadors participate in a three-week Leadership Academy and receive additional life-building and team working skills while earning a stipend. Ambassadors who are seniors in high school and graduate from the program successfully will have the opportunity to receive internships within City Government.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Intake Process:

Apply online. No income requirements. Applications usually taken in December 1-31 for the coming year. Applicants will be selected using a computer-based lottery process based on GPA, and city council district. Selected applicants will be required to show proof of residency, 3.0 GPA, photo ID, and Social Security Card. Applicants may apply online using computers (when available) at any MPLIC location but must have either a valid library card or computer only access card. Applicants are also welcome to apply using computers at the City of Memphis Employment Offices at 125 N Main, 1B-33 or at the Benjamin L. Hooks Library, 3030 Poplar Avenue, 1st Floor.

Program Fees:

No Fee

Eligibility:

Youth must reside in the City of Memphis, be in grades 9-12 and apply online; applicants are selected by a lottery from pool of applicants. NOTE: PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE CITY OF MEMPHIS MPLOY SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.

Is Shelter?

No

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Date of Official Change:

May 23, 2023

Volunteer Opportunities:

Adults needed for mentoring volunteer opportunities

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Legal Status:

City/County (Parish)