STEM Ambassador Host Site Expectations

Host site must provide

• On-site supervisor (must be an adult, available as needed to assist with classroom management and support)
• Appropriate youth/adult ratio, maximum 10 to 1 with 9-18 year olds
• Participation recruitment (electronic fliers for marketing will be made available)
• Physical space, including tables, chairs, access to water/electricity/bathroom facilities
  ○      space must be safe and clean
  ○      space must be accessible

Host site coordinated paperwork

• Complete non-discrimination form (1 per site)
• Collect registrations prior to STEM Ambassador sessions
• Enrollment form (PDF) for each participant
• 4-H Program Participation Permission, Agreements, and Photo Release Form (Word | PDF)
• Maine 4-H Health Form (Word | PDF) (if required)
• Take attendance each session
• Complete evaluation and provide feedback for STEM Ambassador and program offered
• Share your success/challenges with STEM Ambassador program coordinator
• Work with STEM Ambassador program coordinator on any media coverage

Fee

• There is no set fee for hosting a 4-H STEM Ambassador. Donations towards travel reimbursement and materials costs are encouraged.

How to become a host site

• Interested in learning how to become a 4-H STEM Ambassador host site? Email 4-HScience@maine.edu to request an application.