SGAP Leaders Student Global Ambassador Program

Climate Clinics & Sustainability Challenge - We refined our ten-week Climate Change Curriculum to a six week in-person Climate Clinics with their Leadership Training Institute cohort, and six-week virtual Climate Clinics with the SAPPLings after-school program. The age range of the cohorts were from 13-18. The Clinics culminated with a modified Sustainability Challenge workshop focused on the electrification of the school bus system case study and simulation. The purpose of the Climate Clinics was to demonstrate SGAP's abilities to implement a longitudinal in-school program and to assess the the clinics' effectiveness in engaging underserved students, and advancing their knowledge in climate-related issues, environmental justice and activism.

SGAP Leaders coached students from the Leadership Training Institute at Kennedy High School to present at the Montgomery County Public Schools' Climate Summit. Students created a clue-like game entitled WHO KILLED THE PLANET? to expose tween and teens about the climate crisis as well as provide methods that the students can use to mitigate or adapt to address the crisis. SGAP Leaders teens also testified at the State House for the HB511 Year in Service legislation, which later was voted into Law for the state of Maryland. Teens learned about civic engagement and the power of their voice. Lastly, SGAP Leaders' teens virtually participated in the Global Solutions Lab with our partner organization housed at Drexel University, and learned about the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. Finally, the SGAP Leaders' teens participated in the Foresight Bank one-week social impact business pitch camp. SGAP Leaders sponsored one student from Japan.

Our SGAP Leaders and interns (now called FELLOWS) began to develop three in-person community service projects. Our FELLOWS lead their own project teams. All interns team with our partners to design a project that addresses a real-world issue. Our teens initiate and execute service projects to develop their leadership skills. May Day Bouquets for Nursing Home Residents: 17 teens crafted and distributed 200 bouquets for 2 nursing homes. A total of 85 SSL hours were earned.

Estimated value of time donated by professionals in 2023 is $100,470. Various professional volunteer time to the Student Global Ambassador Program. According to the Taproot Foundation, the estimated value of volunteer time is $33.49 per hour, as indexed by the Independent Sector. Their time and expertise is crucial to the operations and success of the Student Global Ambassador Program.