AT A GLANCE
Every staff member who works with young people completes a background check and mandated reporter training.
Every hour you serve is tracked and certified, so you have proof when your school or a scholarship asks.
Show colleges and employers things you actually built and led, not just a line on a resume.
Work with adults who know you and can speak to what you can do.
Get comfortable leading a group, speaking up, and running a project from idea to finish.
Try out public health up close and see if it fits before you pick a major or a job.
About service hours: Arkansas public high school students must complete 75 documented community service hours to graduate, starting with the class of 2027. We document and certify the hours you serve with us. Your school district sets the final rules, so check with your counselor.
Pick what fits you. Most ambassadors try a few.
Help your friends talk about stress and feelings, and know where to get support.
Share what respect, boundaries, and healthy love look like.
Teach peers money basics like saving, budgeting, and avoiding debt traps.
Lead conversations and present to groups with confidence.
Make posts and videos that get real health info to your generation.
Show up at events and connect people to resources.
Learn why health is not equal for everyone and push for fair change.
Help run Vibe Check stops and share sexual health info without shame.
Learn to notice warning signs and connect a friend to help.
Gather and read data that shows what your community needs.
Apply online. It takes about 10 minutes.
We review your application and reply in 5 to 7 business days.
Meet the team and pick your focus.
Start serving and logging your hours.
Every step builds on the last.
PUBLIC HEALTH AMBASSADOR
Start here. Learn the skills and serve in your community.
W.E.L.L. SQUAD
Our campus public health club at Little Rock Southwest High School.
SUMMER INSTITUTE
A four-week summer program for high school students.
DELTA YOUTH COUNCIL
Institute graduates who help our staff design programs all year.
The Delta Youth Council is the face of Village Public Health and the bridge between youth and the adults who serve them. Council members work alongside VPH staff to design and implement programming that impacts young people where they are.
The Delta Youth Council is formed through the VPH Summer Institute. Students accepted into the Institute who successfully complete the four-week program automatically transition into the Youth Council for the upcoming school year.
About 10 minutes. Your answers are saved as you go, so a refresh will not erase them. We reply within 5 to 7 business days.
Ready to make your school the next campus with a public health club? All you need is a group of passionate students and a faculty advisor. Choose your own club name, pick a health focus area, and we'll provide the training, resources, and support.