Training / SciStarter Ambassador Program Training Presented by SciStarter SciStarter Ambassador Program Training Start Now Anyone who completes the Foundations of Citizen Science Tutorial is welcome to begin the Ambassador Training. By completing this training, you’ll become a SciStarter Champion, earn a digital certificate on your SciStarter profile, and gain access to resources such as a handbook, presentations, and webinars to help you introduce citizen science in your community. Tip: add your full name to your SciStarter profile if you’d like your certificate to be personalized. Certified Ambassador Applications: Applications to become a Certified SciStarter Ambassador are currently closed. Certified Ambassadors are vetted, listed publicly, and required to host events. Applications will reopen after January 1, 2026. Everyone who has earned the SciStarter Champion certificate will receive an email notification when applications become available. 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 ➤ Foundations of Citizen Science Complete the Foundations of Citizen Science training module and earn the badge to access the SciStarter Ambassador Tutorial. ➤ Self-guided tutorial and quiz Complete the SciStarter Ambassador training module ➤ Congratulations! 🎉 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 Congratulations on completing the SciStarter Ambassador Training Module! You will receive your SciStarter Champion digital certificate via email and it will appear on your SciStarter Profile! You're now eligible to apply to become a Certified Ambassador! Certified Ambassadors go through a few extra steps to be included in our public directory of Ambassadors and to earn the Ambassador badge. Certified Ambassadors submit a short application, undergo a third party screening, attend an virtual orientation to meet the SciStarter team and other Ambassadors and receive extra guidance on resources and communicating with community partners. Certified Ambassadors also receive a welcome kit including a magnetic SciStarter Ambassador badge, presentation materials, and promotional materials! APPLY --> ➤ Pass a screening check You don't need to do anything for this step, it's all on us. --> ➤ 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. -->