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H.A.R.D. Foundation Youth Ambassadors

Become a H.A.R.D. Foundation Youth Ambassador

The H.A.R.D. Foundation is currently recruiting high school students in grades 9th-12th to join the H.A.R.D. Foundation Youth Ambassadors program. As Youth Ambassadors, students will provide valuable feedback to the board on the needs of youth in the community. H.A.R.D. Foundation Youth Ambassadors will also serve as a liaison between the foundation and local youth, engaging through social media, friends, and community outreach.

The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District Foundation (H.A.R.D. Foundation) was founded in 1983 and is made up of private citizens to preserve the quality of park and recreation facilities and programs within the boundaries of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.). 

 
As a fundraising entity with the sole purpose of providing much-needed park improvements, recreation programming, and scholarship programs, the H.A.R.D. Foundation hosts a variety of special events. We are active in seeking individual gifts, grants and other fund development opportunities to support the Hayward Area Recreation & Park District, and programs such as the H.A.R.D. Foundation Youth Ambassadors.
 
The mission of the H.A.R.D. Foundation is to create partnerships and foster charitable giving to help HARD create, maintain, and operate outstanding parks and programs accessible and fun for all.

Benefits of Being a H.A.R.D. Foundation Youth Ambassador

  • $50 stipend per meeting 
  • Learn leadership skills 
  • Build professional portfolio
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Time Commitment

  • Must commit to service during the 2024-2025 school year.
  • Attend 4 meetings during school-year term.
  • Volunteer for at last 2 H.A.R.D. Foundation events.
  • Participate in a 6-hour orientation training.
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Meeting Dates: 
*with the exception of orientation, meetings will occur in the late afternoons/early evening
  
  • Orientation: November 16, 2024, 10am to 1pm (rescheduled from 10/5)
  • 1st Meeting: December 11, 2024 
  • 2nd Meeting: January 8, 2025 
  • 3rd Meeting: March 12, 2025 
  • Last Meeting: May TBD
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*Meetings will be held at the H.A.R.D. Foundation, 2451 W Tennyson Rd, Hayward, CA 94545. 

 

How to Apply

Application deadline: September 15, 2024 at 11:59pm. 

*The application period for the 2024-2025 school year is now closed. If you are interested in applying for next year, please sign up for our mailing list to be notified when applications open for next school year.


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