The Vision Zero Youth Ambassador Program aims to address the pressing issue of pedestrian safety, focusing on the disproportionate impact on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities in Virginia. The program's goal is to equip BIPOC youth aged 15-29 with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to combat pedestrian deaths and injuries in their communities.

Ambassadors will participate in a 5-month educational and community engagement experience addressing pedestrian safety. This program harnesses the power of digital storytelling, advocacy, and community engagement to design interventions that prioritize pedestrian safety. Participants will receive a stipend of up to $300 (not grant funded) as well as seed intervention funding for their participation in the Fellowship.

Application Criteria:
A successful applicant should:
  • Identify as a person of - Black, Indigenous and People of Color (Race/ethnic background)
  • Be between the ages of 15-29 as of November 1, 2023
  • Have interest in transportation safety, changing the environment around you, and social justice.
  • Have any passion or interest in transportation and health issues
  • Demonstrate good public speaking and presentation skills

Applications are due April 1, 2024.

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* 1. Name 

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* 2. Preferred Pronouns

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* 3. Email

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* 4. Phone Number

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* 5. City & State

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* 6. * Are you between 15 and 29 years old as of November 1, 2023?

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* 7. Please select all of the following that describe your racial + ethnic identities

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* 8. We are conscious that the options provided above do not allow for specificity as it relates to unique racial + ethnic identities (e.g. Peruvian, Chinese, Nigerian, Scottish, etc.). Please feel welcome to use the space below to self-describe in more detail.

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* 9. Is there any more information about your identity that you want us to know? If not, please skip this question.

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* 10. Statement of Purpose: Introduce yourself and share your motivation to participate in this program by answering the prompts below in either written response or video format.  
Prompts: 
-Tell us who you are and include any relevant experiences (work, education, volunteer, etc.) to the ambassador program. 
-What does pedestrian safety mean to you?
-What would you change to make transportation more safe in your community. 

Please answer these prompts in no more than 1 page or a three minute video.

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* 11. If you have chosen to submit via video response, please do that here.
Video statement of transportation safety: Upload a video of yourself addressing the following in no more than three minutes:
  • -Tell us who you are and include any relevant experiences (work, education, volunteer, etc.) to the ambassador program.
  • What does transportation safety mean to you?
  • What would you change to make transportation more safe in your community. 

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* 12. Do you give permission for NOYS to repost your video on the NOYS Social Media channels and website? 

Again, thank you for your interest in the Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors Program. If you have any questions or concerns, please check our website for updates at noys.org or contact us directly at youthpower@noys.org

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