Eagan’s July 4th Funfest is seeking local Youth and Young Adults as candidates for our Funfest Ambassador Program. Our program offers male and female positions in three age categories: Junior 10-12 yrs, Teen 13-16 yrs and Youth 17-19 yrs. Would an academic scholarship or savings bond advance your future school plans? Do you enjoy service to your community through volunteerism? If so, you may be an excellent representative of Eagan’s July 4th Funfest and our Eagan community.
Funfest Ambassadors network with neighboring communities through parades, festival attendance and coronations to strengthen community connections. Past attendance with neighboring communities include: Defeat of Jessie James Days, the Hopkins Raspberry Festival, Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest, Minnesota Twins Sparkle Night, Rosemount Leprechaun Days, Anoka Halloween, St. Louis Park Parktacular, along with many more. Ambassadors serve as hosts to the annual Brain Freeze ice cream eating contest with visiting ambassadors which is one of their featured roles during our community event, Eagan’s July 4th Funfest. Ambassadors promote Funfest through appearances & button coupon book sales.
Funfest Ambassadors take pride in our local community by serving as volunteers for many City of Eagan functions. They volunteer annually for the Fire Department’s Ice Cream Social, Halloween Hodgepodge, Holz Farm Lone Oak Days, National Night Out, and the Eagan Market Fest. Ambassadors also serve roles during specialty events such as: Eagan’s 150th Taste of Eagan, Showcase Eagan, Princess Ball and additional City or Park & Recreation events.
Eagan’s July 4th Funfest strives to build awareness to community organizations and civic duty. Social service projects are common practice for our Ambassador team. Involvement during the AFAA Food Allergy Awareness Walk, Feed My Starving Children, National Make a Difference Day, Operation Christmas Child and Salvation Army Bell Ringing all foster the spirit of giving. We engaged in community volunteer hours calling Bingo for Ebenezer Ridges (Burnsville), served sundaes to patients housed at the American Cancer Society ~ Hope Lodge (Minneapolis), assisted during the Commons on Marice (Eagan) Senior Prom, and encouraged children to read at Wescott Library (Eagan) Waggin’ Tales. We are proud of the service details handled by our Funfest Ambassadors.
Candidate Requirements:
1. Candidates must be at least 10 years old, but not older than 19 as of July 4, 2012.
2. Candidates must be Legal Residents of the United States.
3. Candidates must live, attend school or worship in the City of Eagan.
4. Candidates may never have been married, pregnant or have any children.
5. Candidates must submit a current photo, copy of birth certificate and Social Security #. 6. Candidates must submit a legible and fully completed application and contract.
7. Candidate and candidate parents/guardians must be available during candidate events.
As a candidate, you will have the opportunity to meet with adults, children and young adults while being involved in activities. Candidate activities include a wide variety of events: a family potluck gathering, community events with volunteer projects, an appearance in the Eagan Funfest Parade and participation in the Brain Freeze Ice Cream Eating Contest. Candidates will acquire relationship-building skills and gain new confidence in public speaking.
A panel of judges will make final Ambassador selections based on public presence and behind the scenes interaction. Social skills, communication, attitude and volunteerism all play a part in the judging process. Candidate peer interaction, an orderly neat appearance, a positive, friendly personality, poise, manners and commitment will also be considered during the selection process. We encourage interested youth and young adults to become a candidate for the Funfest Ambassador Program.
Program Goals:
- To foster equality among Ambassadors
- To create lasting relationships with our community through volunteerism
- To promote educational success through scholarship
- To build strong self-esteem and self-confidence
- To represent Eagan’s July 4th Funfest and the community of Eagan
An Informational Meeting is planned for 7:00pm, Tuesday, May 1st at Wescott Library.
The statement, application and contract may be located on the Forms & Applications page. Questions to leadership may be directed toAmbassador@eaganfunfest.org