*Leadership*Compassion*Purpose* B.R.A.V.E. stands for Bystanders Rising Above Violence Everywhere. This project is for youth who are ready to take a stand against relationship violence. One in Three teens experiences some type of abuse in a relationship. Dating Abuse is an epidemic and YOU can make a difference in your community. Five Things You Can Do: 1. Get the Facts – visit www.weRbrave.com 2. Share a status or a tweet promoting healthy relationships or against abuse. 3. Be an Up-Stander- When you see something wrong, speak out and reach out. 4. Spread the Word – Encourage your school and youth groups to schedule a speaker to educate your family and friends about Healthy Relationships and Dating Abuse. Contact us at Prevention@safehousefl.com. 5. Become an Ambassador – Join teens from all over Seminole County and actively work together to make a change in our community. Who can apply? All Seminole County high school-age youth. Why should I? You will build your resume. Through workshops and sharing you will be trained and gain skills in leadership and social justice. This is a great opportunity to beef up your scholarship and award applications and fulfill community service hours. What is time commitment? Attend twice monthly meetings for two hours each. Other volunteer hours are up to you and your schedule. What will I do? Bi-monthly meetings will give you a chance to be creative and have fun with other youth from around the county as you learn about relationships and yourself. The meetings will involve interactive learning through the arts, planning for upcoming events, and updating BRAVE social media sites. You will have the chance to help out at SafeHouse events like our 5K and Paint it Purple Seminole; and co-host community youth gatherings. B.R.A.V.E. is sponsored by SafeHouse of Seminole, the certified domestic violence shelter in Seminole County, Florida. SafeHouse is a non-profit organization dedicated to seeing an end to the cycle of domestic violence. SafeHouse not only offers the emergency shelter for victims, but reaches out to the community to provide a coordinated response to prevent the epidemic of relationship violence. www.weRbrave.com BRAVE Ambassador Application Student Information: Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Age: _____ Date of Birth: ___________ Gender: M / F / Other Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone (1): ___________________________ Phone (2):___________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Educational Information: Name of High School: ___________________________________________________________________________ Grade currently enrolled: ______________________________________________________________________ List all extracurricular activities you participate in and/or any skills or talents you may possess (i.e. photography, art, public speaking etc.) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have your own transportation? ____Yes ____No__ Do you have any dietary restrictions/needs/preferences? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Why are you interested in becoming a BRAVE Ambassador? What are you hoping to learn from being a BRAVE Ambassador?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Information: Parent/Guardian name: _______________________________________ Parent/Guardian phone: _______________________________________ Parent/Guardian email: ____________________________________________ BRAVE Ambassador Commitment Statement: By signing below, I acknowledge that I understand the purpose and function of the BRAVE Ambassador program. I am aware of the mission and goals and I am prepared to fulfill the commitment that is asked of all members. I will commute to attend meetings, trainings and events as outlined. I have also discussed the time and travel commitment with my parent(s)/guardian(s). (Sign and date below) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Commitment Statement: By signing below, I acknowledge that I understand and support the mission and goals of the BRAVE Ambassador program. I support (print student name)_____________________________________________in their commitment and give my permission for full participation in all activities and responsibilities required of a BRAVE Ambassador. (Sign and date below) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permission for Photography Please be advised that BRAVE Ambassadors may be photographed or videotaped at various events. By signing below, you grant SafeHouse and the BRAVE program the right to use and publish photos and videos taken at these events. Ambassador signature:______________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian signature: __________________________________________________ www.weRbrave.com