Teen Ambassador Program

Teen Ambassador Overview

The Teen Ambassador Council unites passionate middle and high school students (ages 12-18) to support The Children’s Inn’s mission. This program encourages teen leaders to engage in philanthropic efforts and begin a path to nonprofit leadership by supporting The Inn through volunteering, fundraising, and special activities.  

Goals of the Program

  • Train ambassadors to be stewards of social service as they gain valuable experience, leadership training, and service hours.
  • Increase teen participation in The Inn’s fundraising efforts.
  • Cultivate community awareness and investment in The Inn.
  • Build teens’ skills in decision-making and problem-solving.
  • Educate, engage, and inspire teens about the nonprofit sector both in general and as a potential career option.
  • Build confidence, positive peer relationships, and community outreach skills.

How the Program Works

Teen Ambassadors commit to one year of service from August to June, coinciding with the academic year.

Ambassadors are required to: 

  • Attend a mandatory Orientation Meeting in August and at least 4 out of the 5 regularly scheduled meetings. Meetings will be held at The Inn or virtually and will run for approximately an hour. Additional meetings or events may be added as needed
  • Organize and support a fundraiser or collection drive that raises funds or purchases much-needed items from The Inn’s Wish List.
  • Complete at least one off-site service project.
  • Assist with Inn Programs as needed
  • Represent The Inn as an “Official Ambassador” at various community service events or fundraisers.  
  • Plan and implement a service project.  

Details Regarding the 2025/2026 Class

After years of thoughtful planning, The Children’s Inn at NIH is thrilled to announce that construction of The Inn of Tomorrow is officially underway. Approved by the National Institutes of Health, the project will be completed in two phases — Phase 1 began in mid-February 2025, with Phase 2 expected to conclude in 2027.

While we’re excited to see our vision come to life, the construction’s impact on our facilities presents challenges. As a result, we’ve made the difficult decision to pause applications for the 2025/2026 Teen Ambassador program. This will help us maintain the high-quality, meaningful leadership experience that defines the program.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this significant project. Your support means the world to us, and we look forward to reconnecting with interested applicants in the future.