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Students can now apply to become an Andrew Goodman Vote Everywhere Ambassador.<\/span><\/p>\n

This program is part of a national initiative led by the Andrew Goodman Foundation, an organization founded to honor civil rights activist Andrew Goodman. The foundation advocates for voting rights and civic education.<\/span><\/p>\n

Annually, two students are selected from each participating campus\u2014Kendall<\/span>, <\/b>Wolfson and North Campus.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe look for students who are passionate about [civic engagement],\u201d said Kendall Campus Institute of Civic Engagement and Democracy Director Priya Pershadsingh. \u201cWe want someone who will support the mission we stand for.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

With their respective iCED director, ambassadors will help educate Miami Dade College\u2019s community on voting rights, promote civil conversation and assist in registering voters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The role requires each student to complete at least 10 hours per week during the fellowship, which lasts from August through May 2026. They will be paid $500 per semester.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI have learned what it takes to engage [with] people, especially within fields that wouldn\u2019t be interested in [civics] otherwise,\u201d said Isabella Lopez, a student ambassador at Kendall Campus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To apply, please visit <\/span>https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/5bsm9vyw<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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