NFCR Youth Ambassador Program Levels of Achievement
NFCR Youth Ambassadors are passionate young leaders committed to advancing cancer research and raising awareness about the importance of scientific discovery in order to save lives from cancer.
Ambassadors can grow their involvement over time through four achievement levels — each designed to recognize their dedication and impact in making cures possible.
Each level comes with unique benefits, recognition, and opportunities to learn, lead, and inspire others.
Level One: Junior Youth Ambassador (aka: Hope Explorer):
Sign up to be a Youth Ambassador and start engaging with NFCR via social media and email.
- Sign up to become an NFCR Youth Ambassador.
- Follow NFCR on social media and engage with posts (likes, shares, comments).
- Share that you’re an NFCR Junior Youth Ambassador with your network.
- Official NFCR Junior Youth Ambassador badge and welcome email.
- Early access to ambassador updates and opportunities.
Level Two: Advocacy Youth Ambassador (aka: Mission Messenger):
Fundraising may not be a good fit for everyone. You can still help NFCR advance our mission by helping amplify our messages and raising awareness about cancer and the need for research on your social media channels and at community events.
- Create and share original content (videos, artwork, stories, social posts) that promote NFCR’s mission and tag NFCR.
- Participate in or host one community outreach activity, such as a school awareness day or health fair table.
- Submit a brief activity update (photos, post links, or event recap).
- Feature opportunities on NFCR’s social media channels.
- Invitations to behind-the-scenes NFCR events.
- Certificate of achievement as an Advocacy Youth Ambassador.
Level Three: Recognized Youth Ambassador (aka: Change Agent):
Create your Youth Ambassador Profile and execute your first campaign, whether it is a fundraising event, social media campaign, or other awareness event. Start generating donations or engagement to earn the ‘recognized’ achievement.
- Complete a Youth Ambassador Profile.
- Execute at least one campaign — fundraising, awareness, or education-based — to generate donations or engagement.
- Share updates, outcomes, and a short reflection on the experience.
- Recognition on the NFCR Blog and Social Media.
- Symbol of Hope gift: NFCR’s Community Ambassador plushie, Jorgie.
- Personalized thank-you from NFCR staff.
Level Four: Leading Youth Ambassador (aka: Cure Champion):
Leading Youth Ambassadors are the individuals who have successfully executed a fundraising campaign for NFCR and raised more than $5,000.
- Successfully execute a fundraising or outreach campaign that raises $5,000+ for NFCR’s Mission.
- Serve as a peer mentor for new Youth Ambassadors or participate in an NFCR event.
- Submit an annual impact summary and reflection.
- Eligible for Recognition on stage at NFCR’s Annual Global Summit and Award Ceremonies.
- Featured story on NFCR’s website and channels.
- Letter of recommendation from NFCR staff for college or scholarship applications.
