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Become a SciStarter Ambassador
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The SciStarter Ambassador Program
The SciStarter Ambassador Program is designed for those who want to take their involvement even further and become officially recognized through SciStarter. The opportunity is open to adult (18+) Citizen Science Champions based in the U.S.
Goals
GROW & SHARE: Build on your experience as a Citizen Science Champion by helping introduce more people to citizen science through events, conversations, and community activities.
CONNECT & SUPPORT: Respond to opportunities in your community and help people discover how they can participate in citizen science projects that matter to them.
PARTNER & REPRESENT: Help strengthen the SciStarter community by connecting with local organizations and serving as a friendly, trusted ambassador for citizen science and SciStarter.
Benefits
Ambassadors receive all benefits of Citizen Science Champions:
New skills in community engagement, facilitation, and science communication
Connection to others interested in citizen science
Exclusive invitations to Beta test new citizen science projects and resources
Notifications of new local projects and events near you
Access to professionally designed, field-tested presentation materials with speakers' notes, outreach materials, planning guides, and other materials to help you introduce citizen science to others
Citizen Science Champion's Certificate and eligibility to apply for the SciStarter Ambassador Program
Additionally, Ambassadors receive:
A public profile on the SciStarter Ambassador Directory
Requests from libraries, schools, and organizations seeking citizen science facilitators
Invitations to special events and opportunities exclusively for Ambassadors
An event kit* that includes a personalized SciStarter Ambassador name badge, a SciStarter t-shirt and promotional and event resources.
*Available only to Ambassadors who host in-person events
Expectations
Attend required virtual trainings and participate in webinars and community events as your availability allows
Complete and maintain a public profile on the SciStarter Ambassador Directory
Respond to requests from libraries, community-based organizations and others seeking support
Host or support at least two community events each year
Complete required surveys
Please note: The SciStarter Ambassador Program is an unpaid, volunteer initiative. SciStarter Ambassadors are not employees and do not represent SciStarter in any official capacity.
How to Become an Ambassador
Be 18+ and based in the US
Complete all Champion requirements
Complete the Foundations of Citizen Science Tutorial and receive a digital badge upon completion
Complete Citizen Science Champion Training and receive a certificate upon completion
Complete the online application and pass third-party verification
Attend a virtual orientation upon acceptance into the program and any subsequent training as required by the program.
FAQs
What is the difference between a Citizen Science Champion and a SciStarter Ambassador?
Citizen Science Champions and Ambassadors both help connect people to citizen science and SciStarter using free trainings, resources, and activities provided by SciStarter.
Champions focus on learning about citizen science and sharing opportunities within their own networks and communities.
Ambassadors take that a step further by serving as more public-facing community leaders. Ambassadors appear in a searchable directory and may be invited to help libraries, museums, schools, and local organizations introduce citizen science to their audiences. Some Ambassadors also organize local events or presentations using ready-to-use slides, talking points, and activities from SciStarter.
Because Ambassadors work directly with community organizations and the public, we require a third-party background screening. Once an Ambassador confirms their first in-person event, they'll receive a personalized name badge, SciStarter shirt, and a getting-started kit to help support their outreach efforts.
Have questions? Email info@scistarter.org
The Citizen Science Champions program is led by SciStarter and Arizona State University, with support from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and in collaboration with Idealist.
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