The Camp S.W.A.G. Ambassadorship Program is designed to empower youth to become Leaders, Mentors, and Coaches within their communities. Ambassadors play a vital role in establishing and facilitating Leadership Programs in their local area, supported by Camp S.W.A.G.
Upon successfully launching a program, Ambassadors receive benefits including free tuition for the year, a complimentary one-year resident camp, and travel assistance.*
Benefits of Volunteering as a Leadership Ambassador:
- Complimentary One-Year Membership in the Leadership Program*
- Free Participation in a One-Week Leadership Camp*
- Comprehensive Leadership Training at No Cost
- Access to Some Complimentary Field Trips
- Recognition through a Leadership Certificate and Graduation Ceremony
- Opportunities for Volunteer Engagement
- Eligibility for Paid Youth Counselor Positions within their own Leadership Program, with appropriate adult supervision
Responsibilities of Leadership Ambassadors:
- Assist in Establishing and Operating a Leadership Program in Their Community
- Serve as the Ambassador for the Leadership Program
- Commit to One Year of Ambassadorship
- Aid in Organizing and Leading Meetings or Sessions
- Assist in Coordinating Special Events
- Recruit a minimum of 5 new full-paying Leaders into the One-Year Leadership Programs**
- Demonstrate Strong Mentorship and Leadership Skills with Younger Students
- Maintain a Positive Attitude throughout their tenure
References and/or Letters of Recommendation can be emailed to Membership@cswag.org or mailed directly to P. O. Box 480575, Los Angeles, California 90048.
To learn more the individual Leadership Programs, please visit the following programs:
If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at (424) 354-9196.
Application & Forms:
- Volunteer Ambassador Leadership Program Application
- Recommendation Form for Ambassador Program (3 Recommendations, see above for details)
Application, Unofficial Transcript and/or current report card, and Resume (if applicable) can be submitted via email to Membership or mailed to P. O. Box 480575, Los Angeles, CA 90048.
If you are a potential candidate you will be contacted for an interview.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (424) 354-9196 or email us at Membership.
**In the event that a student fails to recruit at least five (5) new members into the One-Year Leadership Programs, a prorated payment for the leadership program, resident camp, and travel will be required at the conclusion of the Ambassador Program Year. Further details will be provided upon acceptance into the Ambassador Leadership Program.