Ambassadors & Parents
Please fill out your Pre-Seminar Materials and pay the facilities and lodging fee by April 15, 2024. Forms are available below or at https://HOBY.formstack.com/forms/2024_hoby_ky_ambassador_forms.
Ambassador Checklist:
- Please check with your nominator (guidance counselor, parent or sponsor) to ensure you have completed your registration information and payments by
- Complete payment of the $30 Facilities & Lodging Fee by April 15
- Payment instructions:
- Visit https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HW778C7HNT834
- Make a one-time payment by clicking "Other"
- Enter an amount of $30
- If you do not have a PayPal account, click "Donate with Debit or Credit Card"
- In the note section, include the name of your ambassador and the school/organization they are representing
- Enter your card and billing information
- Click "Donate Now" to complete the payment
- You will know the payment went through when you receive an emailed receipt
- NOTE: The 'donation' language is correct—you're in the right place! If you have issues with PayPal or questions about the fee, please reach out to registraton@hobykentucky.org. As a 'Thank You' HOBY Kentucky will send a virtual Media Package to ambassadors after the seminar, which includes hundreds of photos and videos.
- Review packing list and FAQ sheet (download below)
- Make travel arrangements
- Follow us on social media (@hobyky) for real-time updates and announcements
- Payment instructions:
Please contact Erinn Sweet, Director of Recruitment (registration@hobykentucky.org) if you are unable to attend or have questions/concerns. Reminder: HOBY has a no-refund policy.
Volunteers
HOBY Kentucky is entirely run by volunteers. Each year, dozens of volunteers across the nation and state dedicate hundreds of hours of their time to ensure our ambassadors are supported with the tools needed to succeed and lead. There are unlimited ways to get involved with HOBY Kentucky. Available volunteer positions are listed below. Interested in filling one? Email volunteer@hobykentucky.org.
New and returning volunteers may apply now at https://volunteer.hoby.org/
New and returning volunteers may apply now at https://volunteer.hoby.org/
Available Positions:
Seminar Planning Committee
- Assist the Team of Directors
- Take on special tasks
- Help plan the 2024 seminar
- 2023 ambassadors return as volunteers
- Set up for speakers and activities
- Assist ambassador groups and Team of Directors
Facilitator (21+)
- Small group leader
- Facilitate discussions/activities
- Assist a Facilitator and gain experience
- Assist with social media content before and during seminar
- Capture photos and videos
- Plan activities
- Ensure we have all necessary materials
- Assist with fundraising efforts
- Not seeing a position that fits your style? No worries, you can still help out! Let us know how you want to help.
Check back in for regular updates and be sure to follow us on social media for more announcements!