Training / SciStarter Ambassador Program Training Presented by SciStarter SciStarter Ambassador Program Training Start Now After completing the Foundations of Citizen Science Tutorial, you are eligible to start the Ambassador Training on this page.By completing this training, you’ll become a SciStarter Champion, earn a digital certificate on your SciStarter profile, and gain access to resources including a handbook, presentation slides, webinars, and more to help you introduce citizen science and SciStarter in your community! Tip: add your full name to your SciStarter profile if you’d like your certificate to be personalized. Become a Certified Ambassador! (applications reopen soon!) Certified Ambassadors are vetted, listed in a public directory, receive a digital badge, gain access to additional resources, and are required to host or facilitate events. Applications will reopen shortly. Everyone who completes the Ambassador Training will be notified when applications reopen. To apply to become a Certified SciStarter Ambassador, you’ll need to: Complete the Foundations of Citizen Science training and earn a badge; complete the Ambassador training (you’ll become a SciStarter Champion!) Be 18+ and a U.S. resident Agree to: Host or facilitate citizen science events Complete a third-party background screening Create a public profile for SciStarter’s searchable Ambassador directory Estimated time to complete 1 hour Tutorials Completed to Date Learning Objectives By the end of this course, you will be able to: Determine how to perform the primary roles of a SciStarter Ambassador by leveraging resources from SciStarter and relationships with your local library and other community organizations. Recognize the importance of SciStarter Ambassadors in furthering citizen science initiatives in communities across the country. Identify strategies and resources for planning and hosting citizen science events that fit your community's needs and interests. You will practice or acquire the following skills which are part of an “open skills taxonomy” used by employers and schools: Community Outreach, Event Planning, Science Communication, Leadership, Curiosity, and Resource Management. Complete the Training ➤ SciStarter Account Log in to your SciStarter account to proceed. You're already logged in! ➤ Foundations of Citizen Science Complete the Foundations of Citizen Science training module and earn the badge to access the SciStarter Ambassador Tutorial. ➤ Ambassador training and quiz Complete the SciStarter Ambassador training module ➤ Congratulations, Champion! 🎉 Congratulations, you are a SciStarter Champion! 🎉 You’ve taken an exciting step in advancing citizen science in your community. Your Champion Certificate is now available on your SciStarter profile. You’ve also unlocked access to the downloadable Champion Handbook: 👉 Download the Guide This handbook is packed with tips, talking points, free templates, suggested activities, and other resources to help you introduce citizen science and SciStarter to others with confidence! What to Do Next: ✅ Join the Facebook Group to connect with fellow Champions and get inspired: https://www.facebook.com/groups/931528465288728  ✅ Reach Out to Local Partners (libraries, schools, nature centers!) to explore collaboration ✅ Add Your Events to the SciStarter Event Calendar to promote and track your impact ➤ Apply to be a Certified Ambassador You will be notified when applications open. Apply to Become a Certified Ambassador --> What Happens After You Apply? After you submit your application: The SciStarter team reviews your application A third-party service completes a background screening The process may take a few weeks You may be contacted if additional information is needed. Once approved, you’ll receive an email with your Certified SciStarter Ambassador badge, and it will appear on your SciStarter profile and in the public Ambassador directory. ➤ Application Received Your application is under review and a third-party background screening is in progress. This process may take a few weeks. We’ll email you if we need anything else—and again when your Certified Ambassador badge is ready. ➤ Attend an orientation We'll let you know how to connect to one of our virtual orientation meetings. --> ➤ Congratulations! Congratulations! You'll find your badge on your SciStarter profile, and you'll receive an email with instructions for sharing the verified badge and metadata on LinkedIn. -->