Launching Student Ambassador Program - Fall 2025 Application Window Is Now Open

Mount Diablo Trails Alliance (MDTA) is launching a new Student Ambassador Program to give students a greater voice related to the trails and recreation opportunities, while providing opportunities to develop their leadership, problem solving and collaboration skills.

Description of Student Ambassador volunteer and learning opportunities:

• The Student Ambassador Program is open to high school students only

• The Fall 2025 cohort’s term will run from October 2025 to June 2026

• Option to participate in two (2) MDTA Board meetings during the term

• Gain mutual understanding of various stakeholder recreation and conservation goals

• Promote and volunteer at one (1) Dig Day trail maintenance event

• Help promote Responsible Recreation practices and awareness during virtual meetings (e.g., Google Meet) or pop-up events at trailhead staging areas

Hypothetical Volunteer Hours that Ambassadors Can Earn during the Term: 15 Hours

• Attend two (2) Board meetings – 5 hours

• Volunteer at one (1) Dig Day – 5 hours

• Promote Dig Days to constituents via email or social media – 1 hour

• Participate on a virtual meeting or two for change-in-use or Responsible Recreation advocacy meetings – 2 hours

• Attend one (1) Responsible Recreation pop-up event at a Mount Diablo State Park trailhead – 2 hours

Application Deadline
Applications must be received no later than Saturday, August 30th at 7:00PM. 

To learn more about this leadership opportunity and the application process, download the application here.