Don’t wait to be asked.
Become an Earth Ambassador, lead the movement in your school — your own way! Join our one-year leadership journey for students aged 13–19 who represent The Earth Foundation in their school and community, with a real ladder up to a seat on the Foundation Board.
Closes December 2026 — the next window won’t open again until September 2027.
If you ever thought ‘I can do this better than the adults’ — we want to hear from you.
The Earth Ambassador ladder
- Ambassador-Elect
- Ambassador
- Country Representative
- Regional Council
- Global Youth Board
- The Earth Foundation Board
The basics
- Sign-up closes December 2026 — the next window won’t open again until September 2027, via TEPi registration.
- One Ambassador slot per school. If your school already has one, join the waitlist — we’ll let you know if the role opens up.
- Under 18? Your parent or guardian approves before you’re officially in.
Register as a Student/Teenager, then answer a few quick questions about you. When you get to the school step, select your country, then your school. If your school doesn’t already have an Ambassador-Elect, you’ll get a prompt letting you know there’s an opening — select yes if you want to become the Ambassador-Elect. Already taken? Join the waitlist instead.
If you’re 18 or over, you’re confirmed as an Ambassador-Elect right away.
If you’re under 18, your parent or guardian gets an email to approve first. Once they approve, you’re confirmed and we’ll send you everything you need.
- Aged 13–19
- Enrolled in secondary school, or homeschooled
- No project idea or Earth Prize entry needed — being an Ambassador is its own thing
Your journey at a glance
Sign-up
Register, and if your school needs an Ambassador, you’ll be offered the role. Parent or guardian approval if you’re under 18.
Day-1 onboarding
Welcome email, training video, toolkit access — straight in.
Monthly cycle
One Outreach & Representation action every month, plus one more from another area. At least 4 hours a month, capped at 16 — roughly 1 to 4 hours a week.
Monthly check-in submitted by the 25th
2 missed check-ins → removal
Mid-journey touchpoints
Your own Ambassador Discord channel, catch-ups with other Ambassadors, and shout-outs when you show up.
June evaluation
Based on your check-ins, referrals, consistency, and values.
Full Ambassador
Official certificate, and you lead The Earth Foundation at your school through the summer.
Handover
In September you pass the role on to the next student at your school.
Country Representative
The next rung up the ladder, and it is decided by a vote.
What you gain
- Real leadership experience you build yourself
- Skills that last — public speaking, event planning, writing, campaign design, advocacy, community-building
- A global crew of Ambassadors doing this alongside you
- Recognition that means something — a certificate, and a reference letter if you need one
- Visibility on the public Ambassador Leaderboard
- A real path forward, all the way up to a seat on the Foundation Board by 2028
What you’ll do
Represent The Earth Foundation your own way: speak at your school, run a workshop, host an event, advocate for something you believe in.
Plus pick one more area each month:
Hold the Ambassador community together — welcome new members, answer questions, connect people to mentors.
Tell your story — through video, writing, art, whatever’s your thing — about what The Earth Foundation means to you.
Know the programme inside out. Help other Ambassadors, and help shape what this becomes.
FAQ
Do I need a project already, or to be entered in the Earth Prize?
No. Being an Ambassador is its own thing. No idea, team, or Earth Prize experience needed.
What’s the difference between an Ambassador and an Ambassador-Elect?
Ambassador-Elect is your title for the year while you’re building toward the June evaluation. Once you pass that — based on your check-ins, referrals, consistency, and values — you become a full Ambassador and move up the ladder toward Country Representative and beyond.
What if my school already has an Ambassador?
Put your name down anyway. You’ll be next in line if the role opens up.
Do I need to be the “popular” one, or already have leadership experience?
No. This is about who’s ready to show up and lead.
How much time does this take?
At least 4 hours a month, capped at 16 — roughly 1 to 4 hours a week. Built to fit around school, not compete with it.
Is there an application form, or an interview?
No separate application. It’s part of the normal sign-up — answer a few questions, and if your school needs an Ambassador, you’re offered the role right there.
What if I can’t commit for a whole year?
It’s a one-year role, October–September, but flexible month to month. Quieter months are fine.
Is it free?
Yes.
What do I actually get out of it?
Leadership experience, skills that last, a global community, real recognition, and a path forward — up to a seat on the Foundation Board by 2028.
Can I do this alongside other Earth Foundation programmes, like the Earth Prize?
Yes. Plenty of Ambassadors do both. Just make sure you’ve got the time.
What happens after I say yes?
If you’re under 18, we ask your parent or guardian to approve first. Once that’s done, you’re in — welcome email, toolkit, and everything you need is sent to your email.
Ready to lead?
Let’s talk.
Register nowCloses December 2026 — the next window won’t open again until September 2027.