Youth Ambassador Program

Youth Town Hall is currently accepting applications for 2027. Youth Ambassadors will hold a leadership role among the 150 students in attendance at each of the four events throughout the year.

Program Description: Youth Town Hall is a program designed for high school students to see world-renowned speakers, politicians, authors, and businessmen and women. It is described as life-changing for many participants.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Attend each of the four Youth Town Hall events
• Personally meet the evening's featured speakers
• Encourage students from different area schools to meet, mingle, and share their experience
• Lead and represent the cohort of 150 students in attendance at each event

Geographic Scope: Coachella Valley area, California. Students from 22 area high schools are invited to participate, including:

• Amistad High School
• Cathedral City High School
• Coachella Valley High School
• Desert Christian Academy
• Desert Hot Springs High School
• Desert Mirage High School
• Horizon School
• Indio High School
• La Familia High School
• La Quinta High School
• Mount San Jacinto High School
• Palm Desert High School
• Palm Springs High School
• Palm Valley High School
• Rancho Mirage High School
• Shadow Hills High School
• Summit High School
• West Shores High School
• Xavier College Prep

Eligibility: High school students from the Coachella Valley area; students representing socio-economic diversity in the region

What's Included:

• Attendance at four annual lectures featuring world-class speakers
• Reception with dinner and dessert
• Opportunity to personally meet featured speakers
• Chance to ask speakers compelling questions
• Networking with students from other schools in the region

Organization: Desert Town Hall, produced by Desert Forum, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational corporation

Contact Information:

• Mailing Address: 78-365 Highway 111, #398, La Quinta, CA 92253
• Phone: 760.610.2852
• Email: info@deserttownhall.org
• Website: deserttownhall.org

Funding/Support: Supported by The H.N. & Frances C. Berger Foundation and community donations. Sponsors include City of Indian Wells, Foster-Gardner Inc., Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Roemer & Harnik LLP, Sunrise Company, Toscana Country Club, and others.

How to Apply

1. Access the Application: Visit the Youth Town Hall website to locate the application form
2. Submit Application: Complete and submit your application through the provided portal or form
3. Current Status: Applications are currently being accepted for 2027

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