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3 people are interested
Awareness Ambassador
ORGANIZATION: Fuel the World
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3 people are interested
Join as an Ambassador: Students sign up to become Awareness Ambassadors and receive toolkits, training, and templates for launching campaigns in their schools or communities.
Nutrition Literacy Weeks: Ambassadors organize themed events at schools or libraries with activities of their choice.
Nutrition Nuggets: For ongoing impact, Ambassadors also deliver short-form nutrition facts-"nuggets"-through social media reels, school morning announcements, class presentations, or flyers. These cover essential topics like iron-rich foods, hydration, reading labels, or affordable snack swaps.
Community Involvement: Ambassadors partner with teachers, clubs, and local businesses to expand reach and create culturally relevant, interactive campaigns.
How You Can Participate:
Launch a Nutrition Literacy Week at your school or library.
Create and share weekly Nutrition Nuggets through your school’s channels or social media.
Help design flyers, reels, or games with Fuel the World’s national team.
Collaborate with local organizations to co-host awareness events.
More opportunities with Fuel the World
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Fuel the World
Location:
3644 Warner Drive, San Jose, CA 95112, US
Mission Statement
Fuel the World is one of the world's largest youth-led malnutrition nonprofits, reimagining how we address hunger -- not just by feeding communities, but by nourishing them in ways that respect their culture, health, and dignity. We deliver fortified, culturally relevant food aid tailored to the nutritional needs and traditions of underserved populations, from South Asian immigrant families in Silicon Valley to rural communities in East Africa.
Description
In many underserved communities, food aid is nutrient-poor, culturally disconnected, and fails to address the long-term consequences of poor nutrition. This has led to a global rise in generational malnutrition, where children inherit not just poverty, but the long-term health consequences of poor diets-like anemia, diabetes, and heart disease. In communities of color and low-income areas, these conditions are disproportionately prevalent, yet nutrition education and preventive tools are often out of reach. Fuel the World empowers youth and families to break these cycles through two core initiatives: NourishNet delivers fortified, culturally relevant food aid tailored to the nutritional and cultural needs of underserved communities. Our free nutrition literacy workshops teach youth and families how to read food labels, understand common deficiencies, and build healthier habits using accessible, affordable ingredients. Today, Fuel the World has served over 1,700 people, reached 90,000 online, engaged 200+ volunteers, and expanded to 22 chapters across the world.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Education & Literacy,
Hunger
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
April 17, 2025
SKILLS
- Program Management
- Social Media / Blogging
- Community Outreach
- Public Speaking
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 13
- Orientation or Training
- 4-5 hours per week