Youth Ambassadors for Education (Y.A.E.) at Frost Science is a unique program that gives teens aged 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:

Cohort One: April 2025 – September 2025
Cohort Two: October 2025 – March 2026

Y.A.E Cohort One applications are now open. Apply here.

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 LIVE@Frost Science events to receive community service hours and learn from leading scientists.
Monthly MUVE Volunteer Workdays to receive community service hours and help restore coastal ecosystems.

Cohort One

Applications open February 1 | Application deadline March 1, 2025

Active cohort dates: April 2025- September 2025

Mandatory on-site orientation date: April 20, 2025

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.
These requirements must be met and completed no later than April 1, 2025. Applicants who cannot meet the requirements by this time can apply for the following cohort.

Schedule Requirements:

Must be able to commit to full participation for the entirety of the cohort length: April 2025- September 2025
Must fulfill a minimum of 8 volunteer hours per month.
Must volunteer as a junior counselor for a minimum of 50 hours (two full weeks comprised of 5-hour shifts) during Frost Science Summer Camp June 9 – August 8, 2025.
Must be able to attend the mandatory on-site training day on Sunday, April 20.

Apply for the Y.A.E. cohort here.

Cohort Two

Applications open July 1 | Application deadline August 1

Active cohort dates: October 2025 – March 2026

Mandatory on-site orientation date: TBA

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.
These requirements must be met and completed no later than October 1, 2025. Applicants who cannot meet the requirements by this time can apply for the following cohort.

Schedule Requirements:

Must be able to commit to full participation for the entirety of the cohort length: October 2025 – March 2026
Must fulfill a minimum of 8 volunteer hours per month.
Must volunteer as junior counselor for a minimum of 14 hours (two full days comprised of 7-hour shifts) during Frost Science Winter Camp (DATE TBA).
Must be able to attend the mandatory on-site training day (DATE TBA).