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Virginia Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors Program

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ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR YOUTH SAFETY

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The Vision Zero Youth Ambassador Program aims to address the pressing issue of pedestrian safety, focusing on the disproportionate impact on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities in Virginia. The program's goal is to equip BIPOC youth aged 15-29 with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to combat pedestrian deaths and injuries in their communities.

Ambassadors will participate in a 5-month educational and community engagement experience addressing pedestrian safety. This program harnesses the power of digital storytelling, advocacy, and community engagement to design interventions that prioritize pedestrian safety.

The Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors Program is a competitive program that will select a small group of candidates to join the program in the following locations:

  • Arlington County

  • Fairfax County

  • Henrico County

  • Norfolk City

  • Richmond City

  • Virginia Beach City


APPLY HERE: https://www.noys.org/vavzya

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About NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR YOUTH SAFETY

Location:

950 N WASHINGTON ST STE 317, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314, US

Mission Statement

To unite, equip, and build capacity for young people to lead in addressing the most pressing health and safety issues affecting them today. NOYS envisions a nation where young people lead the charge in promoting safe and healthy lifestyles for themselves and their communities.

Description

The National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) was originally founded by the Department of Transportation in 1995 as the Traffic Safety Collaboration, and soon after became NOYS as a 501(c)(3) with the mission to build partnerships that will save lives, prevent injuries, and promote safe and healthy lifestyles among all youth while encouraging youth empowerment and leadership. Since its inception, NOYS has grown and expanded from a traffic safety focus to include other safety areas such as injury prevention, substance abuse prevention, and violence prevention. NOYS has convened over 100 federal agencies, industry leaders, and nonprofit organizations that promote youth safety through education, engagement, and empowerment. As a coalition, NOYS has historically reached over 9 million annually. Today, NOYS is leveraging 25+ years of collaborative engagement experience to position young people to lead change.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Children & Youth
Community
Advocacy & Human Rights, Children & Youth, Community

WHEN

Sun Mar 17, 2024 - Sat Jun 15, 2024

WHERE

Multiple locations Fairfax, VA 22030

(38.8473,-77.3328)
 

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • Environmental Education
  • Environmental Science
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • 5 hours per month - must be based in Virginia.
  • 5 hours per month - must be based in Virginia.

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