Youth Ambassadors for Education (Y.A.E.) at Frost Science is a unique program that gives teens ages 16-19 the opportunity to gain leadership skills, connect with museum professionals, and earn community service hours.
Youth Ambassadors will volunteer with the Frost Science education department, helping further the museum’s mission of creating engaging programming that connects the public to science and technology. Along the way, Y.A.E. participants will gain valuable workplace skills, connect with like-minded individuals, and have exclusive opportunities to meet with museum professionals to advance their own professional development.
Students who are interested in the program must undergo an application and interview process and have parent/guardian consent. This is a competitive program with limited availability. Each cohort is a 6-month commitment:
- Summer Cohort: April 2026 – September 2026 (Applications now open!)
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Being a part of Y.A.E. will provide high school aged individuals with the opportunity to gain leadership skills related to science and science education. Program participants will:
- Assist the Frost Science Education team in furthering the museum’s mission of engaging the public with science and technology.
- Gain community service hours for all attended shifts and attended benefit opportunities.
Y.A.E will be able to attend optional science-focused and skill-building sessions such as:
- Quarterly professional development opportunities such as resume reviews, interview workshops, and training in various science education skills.
- Quarterly Meet the Expert programs to meet and hear from museum scientists and experts.
- Monthly MUVE Volunteer Workdays to receive community service hours and help restore coastal ecosystems.
Program requirements:
- Level 2 background clearance as defined by the Florida Statutes/Law.
- Drug screening as part of the Drug Free Workplace Program.
- Must have consent from parent/guardian to participate in the program.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
Availability requirements:
- Must be able to commit to monthly requirements for the entirety of the cohort length: April 2026 – September 2026.
- Must fulfill a minimum of 8 hours per month during April, May, June, July, August and September.
- In addition to 8 hour requirement, must volunteer as a junior counselor for one full week (or two full weeks of half-day shifts) during Frost Science Summer Camp from June 8 – August 7, 2026.
- Must be able to attend the mandatory orientation day, tentatively scheduled for Sunday, March 29.
