The 4-H Creative Collective Art Ambassador Team, is a dynamic group of youth aged 14-18 who demonstrate strong visual or performing arts skills and a commitment to leadership in the arts. Members serve two-year terms, participating in statewide events and activities. Responsibilities include contributing to program planning, attending trainings, and supporting arts programming in local communities. The program offers opportunities to develop leadership and life skills, advance artistic abilities, and collaborate with a team passionate about the arts.

The Illinois 4-H Food Ambassadors is the only statewide youth leadership team in Illinois that is dedicated to strengthening your leadership as an advocate for food access for everyone in your community. We know that food security is an urgent issue for many families. You can be a part of the solution. With the support of the Illinois 4-H program, you will network with food advocacy professionals, academic experts, and other young leaders from the state, region, and around the USA. You will also have opportunities to educate yourself on issues of community health while you meet your specific leadership goals. 

The Healthy Living Ambassadors are a team of Illinois 4-H youth leaders who are passionate about promoting and developing health initiatives throughout the state. Members will have opportunities to expand their leadership skills and increase their knowledge of healthy living topics to become youth experts and advocates within their communities and the state. The team works together to plan and lead healthy living programs and events to improve relevant health outcomes for youth and their families in Illinois. Members serve a term of two years and may apply for an additional two year term if they are still age eligible. 

IL 4-H IDEA Leaders Purpose:

We’re not just another club, we’re a movement.
The IL 4-H IDEA Leaders (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) are here to make sure everyone feels welcome, seen, and empowered in 4-H.

As part of the Better Together Committee, YOU will help shape how Illinois 4-H becomes more inclusive and equitable by working on real projects that matter.

The Illinois 4-H Youth Influencer Team empowers high school age youth to build their skills in content creation, storytelling, and leadership while representing 4-H across social media platforms. This team works to inspire and engage the 4-H community by sharing authentic experiences, fostering connections, and celebrating achievements.

From planning and leading the Illinois 4-H Jr. Leadership Conference, to walking the halls of the Illinois State Capitol talking to legislators, to representing Illinois 4-H at state and national events throughout the year, the Illinois State 4-H Youth Leadership Team provides an invaluable “youth voice” to our University of Illinois Extension State 4-H program. Application info is available on this page under "Eligibility"

The Illinois State 4-H Livestock Team consists of youth members to serve Illinois 4-H by informing people about the importance of livestock production and 4-H opportunities. The goal of the State Livestock Ambassador team is to further develop the teams leadership skills by having them act as roles models that advocate for the livestock industry as well as the State 4-H program. They accomplish this by planning, implementing, teaching, and evaluating events for other younger 4-H members that reflect their own ideas. 

National 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador Program is designed to promote 4-H and 4-H Shooting Sports. Youth selected to serve as Ambassadors will receive training that will allow them to return to their homes and advocate for the program at the county, regional, and state level. Some Ambassadors may be asked to support national events as well. Ambassadors provide public relations support at special events such as donor/sponsor functions and also serve as spokespersons for the 4-H Shooting Sports Program, helping to make 4-H and the     4-H Shooting Sports Programs more visible.  The Ambassador’s further develop their skills in leadership, public presentation, citizenship, community service, public relations and team building.

You love 4-H. We need you to help tell that story to the public. 4-H members received advanced training in public speaking at Speaking for Illinois 4-H trainings held throughout the state. The training prepares you to meet with county and state elected officials, potential donors, civic groups, and new volunteers. You'll also be the state 4-H programs voice at state legislative events, such as 4-H Legislative Connection where 4-H members visit state legislators to tell their 4-H stories and educate the legislators about the benefits of 4-H and University of Illinois Extension.

Youth involved in the Illinois 4-H STEM Ambassador SPIN (Special Interest) Club will have the opportunity to define, develop, and refine statewide experiences, like the State Robotics Competition and Esports Competition, as well as engage in sponsored programs like the Apple Community Education Program, and the AT&T Digital Ambassadors program. Finally, youth will have the opportunity to design and test new curriculum and activities before they go out state/nationwide.