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NJ DCR's Youth Ambassador Program

We are excited to share a great opportunity from New Jersey's Division of Civil Rights.

DCR Launches 2026-2027 Youth Ambassador Program

DCR invites high school students with a passion for civil rights to apply to the 2026-2027 Youth Ambassador Program. This 9-month program empowers the next generation to work to eliminate bias and discrimination in their communities. DCR offers Youth Ambassadors mentorship, education, and leadership opportunities to encourage students to act as community change agents through education on the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. Participants will attend youth ambassador bi-monthly Monday evening meetings that will be tailored to participants’ civil rights-related interests.

Applications are due by Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Click here for program overview: https://www.njoag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Youth-Ambassador-Program.pdf

Click here to apply: https://bit.ly/4A5xjaa



The SPAN Youth Chat

On October 7th, from 4:15 to 5:00 PM, join Jeremy Hayer and the Youth Engagement Team for a Youth Chat exploring how Halloween can inspire creativity and self-expression! From designing costumes to inventing characters and telling stories, we’ll explore how your interests and imagination can inspire something new. come.





Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726.

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