Selena Gomez spoke on behalf of UNICEF at Dylan’s Candy Bar in New York City today.

Coinciding with Halloween, the Disney darling announced an initiative which encourages well-to-do children to help their poorer counterparts.

Selena happily answered questions, spent time colouring and took pictures with the children attending the event.

Says Miss Gomez: “I am extremely excited to be this year’s Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF spokesperson. I want to help encourage other kids to make a difference in the world and show them that Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is such a great, fun way to get involved.

When asked about her newfound role model status, young Selena offered an answer that was undoubtedly wise beyond her years. “I’m glad that my job is to be a role model,” she says. “But, at the same time, we’re all 16-year-olds and we’re going to make mistakes. I’m going to try my hardest to make those mistakes to myself and not let it interfere with my connection to my fans whatsoever.”

[Bauer Griffin]