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Student leadership

Youth Ambassador Program.

Applications open year-round

The HeartWise Youth Ambassador Program empowers young people to become confident leaders and advocates for youth heart health. Through education, community outreach, and hands-on experience, ambassadors develop valuable leadership, communication, and teamwork skills while helping raise awareness, support HeartWise initiatives, and inspire healthier choices among their peers.

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HeartWise Youth Ambassador Program — student leadership
Grade 9 – age 30
High school & university
Canada & US
Join from anywhere
Solo or group
6+ people start a group
Year-round
Applications always open
Free
No cost to join
1 group live
Sands Secondary, Delta
Is this for you?

Open wider than you’d think.

You’re eligible if…

  • You’re in grade 9 or above, up to age 30 — high school or university.
  • You’re anywhere in Canada or the United States; you don’t need to be near Surrey.
  • Under 18? We’ll ask for a supervising adult we can reach — a teacher works.

You’ll…

  • Run presentations, campaigns, fundraisers, and events at your own school and in your community.
  • Build leadership, communication, and teamwork skills by organizing real things.
  • Grow into the workshop facilitators, fellows, and researchers behind every HeartWise program.
Ambassador groups

Where HeartWise groups are growing.

Every group on this grid is real. Yours could be next.

Sands Secondary

Delta, British Columbia

15 ambassadors

Start the next groupSix people and some heart — that’s all it takes to put your school on this grid.

What ambassadors actually run

  • School presentations
  • Awareness campaigns
  • Fundraisers & events
  • Bake sales
  • Hockey fundraisers
  • Grant applications
  • Back-to-school campaigns
  • Bracelets for the children’s hospital
  • Bottle drives
Applications open year-round

Apply to become an ambassador.

Solo or with a group — tell us who you are and why you’re in. We reply to every application.

1

Apply below

Solo, or with a group of 6+ ready to go — about five minutes.

2

We reach out

Every applicant gets a reply by email to get things moving.

3

Get onboarded, start leading

We set you up to represent HeartWise well; your first activity puts your school on the grid.

About you

Ambassadors can join from anywhere in Canada or the US.

Your group

Starting a new ambassador group takes at least 6 people — solo applicants join or help start one.

Your answers

A few honest sentences is plenty — aim for under 150 words.

A few honest sentences is plenty — aim for under 150 words.

Extras
Details & FAQ

The fine print, one tap away.

Do I need a group to apply?
No. Apply on your own and we’ll plug you into the network. If you have six or more people ready, you can launch an ambassador group at your own school.
How are groups run?
There are no leadership titles. Every ambassador has an equal say; some simply lead specific departments — events, campaigns, fundraising — so things get done.
I’m under 18 — can I join?
Yes. We ask applicants under 18 for a supervising adult we can reach, such as a teacher, on the application.
Is there a cost or a set time commitment?
There is no fee. How much time it takes depends on the activities your group chooses to run.
Where are the ambassador photos?
Ambassador photos join this page in September, as the team sends them.

Bring HeartWise to your school.

Teachers and community leaders: help a student start a group, or connect us with your school.

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