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YCL Ambassador Program FAQs

To be considered for the YCL Ambassador Program, you must have successfully completed participation in a previous Young Catholic Leaders program and you must be a rising high school senior or junior (Class of 2027 or 2028).

How do I apply to be a Young Catholic Leader (YCL) Ambassador?

You can apply through the Young Catholic Leader Ambassador Google Form. The application is brief and includes two short answer essay questions about why you want to be a YCL Ambassador. The deadline is August 1, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Who is eligible to apply?

To be considered for the YCL Ambassador Program, you must be a rising high school senior or junior (Class of 2027 or 2028) and you must have successfully completed participation in a previous Young Catholic Leaders program. 

What are the benefits of being a YCL Ambassador?

- Learning and building your leadership skills through training and hands-on experience

- Meeting and connecting with current ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ students, faculty, and staff, as well as the new YCL cohort

- Access to resources from the C21 Center to help grow in your faith

- Early information about and invitations to Boston College events -- maybe even free tickets to ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ Athletics games!

- Sign-off on community service hours

What is the time commitment for a YCL Ambassador?

- 3-4 hours per month for the YCL sessions (arriving early and staying later at each session for training and updates. Dates to be announced.)

- Occasional additional time commitments for YCL socials throughout the program

What are the responsibilities of a YCL Ambassador?

- Help spread the word about the YCL program at your school and parish through word-of-mouth, announcements, flyers, social media, etc. The C21 Center will provide a marketing tool kit

- Stay actively involved by attending the majority of YCL sessions this coming school year and giving helpful feedback to the program team

- Assist the ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ mentors with small group discussions at each session

Can I apply if I am not available on one or more program dates?

We ask that you do not apply if you are not available for most program dates. Please consider the following conflicts before applying: church and school activity schedules (theatre, sports, etc.) in both the fall and spring semesters, family vacations, college trips, or other school events. 

Is there a cost to participate?

There is no fee to participate in the YCL Ambassador Program; it's entirely free! 

Where are the meetings held and how do I get to them?

All meetings will primarily take place on Boston College’s Chestnut Hill campus. We will provide more specific location information prior to the start of the program. Ambassadors are responsible for their own transportation, and paid parking is available in the Commonwealth Avenue Garage.

Can the program count toward my school’s community service hours?

The C21 Center is a nonprofit, so the answer is very likely yes. If your school has community service requirements, please speak with a C21 Center staff member about applying the Ambassador Program to your community service requirement.