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Ambassadorship

The Volunteer NKY initiative calls each of us to “serve to our purpose and potential”.  We believe that the resulting passion enables us to make our community a better place in our own unique way and to personally grow.  We believe in “people helping people”.

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People Helping People

What is Ambassadorship?  An ambassador is a person who acts as a promoter of a specified activity.  For Volunteer NKY, it is an influencing of a person or organization to which you have a connection to pursue volunteerism at a deeper level.

  • Example 1: You are a member of a local church and know the pastor.  The church already encourages internal ministry but you talk to the pastor about expanding outreach to a local social service agency.  Your role is primarily to start the ball rolling.
  • Example 2: You are an employee of a local small business.  You set up a meeting with the owner to discuss the importance of encouraging volunteerism because you know that volunteers make better employees.  After discussing options on how to proceed, you agree to involve someone from the Volunteer NKY Planning Team to develop a Volunteer Vision.

The depth of the ambassadorship role varies by the specific needs, interests and skills of the person.  You could be a:

  • Connector…someone outside of the organization that seeks the “insider”, almost anyone can be a connector.
  • Key Contact…someone in the organization that knows LSN that’s willing to share a message if asked
  • Ambassador…someone in the organization that proactively engages regularly because they are passionate about our mission.

Types of Organizations:  Ambassadors are needed for many types of organizations:

  • Social service…to influence a deeper use of volunteers.
  • Businesses…to encourage employees to serve.
  • Schools…to encourage service learning.
  • Churches…to encourage outreach.
  • Cities…to encourage civic engagement.
  • Support organizations, e.g. Rotary, United Way.

Local Northern Kentucky social service organizations are our primary beneficiary.  Businesses, schools, churches and cities will be the source of new volunteers.  Of course, individuals and families are the real source.

Desired Outcomes:  We recognize that cultivation precedes action.  Ambassadors will make a difference in small and big ways.  Here are some examples:

  • “Like” and “share” our Volunteer NKY Facebook page.  This is a way to drive further 2-way awareness and keep posted on events and volunteerism “news”.
  • Subscribe to the LSN Newsletter.  This monthly publication features life skills and volunteer solutions.
  • Participate in the Volunteer Fairs (what we call Connect events).  Read more at this link.
  • Participate in the Vision.  Read more at this link.
  • Anything that encourages deeper volunteerism.  I am sure you will create ideas we haven’t thought of yet.

We believe that ambassadorship is best accomplished when done in a personal way.  E-mail is OK, a phone call is better, talking in person is best.  Make a specific “ask”, e.g. “like” the Volunteer NKY Facebook page or communicate to your organization.  Be specific, direct and respectful.  Listen and share feedback with the Planning Team.  Follow-up if necessary.

Things You Need to Know:

  • As an Ambassador you will work with someone on the Volunteer NKY Planning Team for coaching and support.  You don’t have to know or do everything.  We will help link you to tools and resources.
  • The Life Solutions Network is the sponsor of Volunteer NKY.  We have a passion for deep social service volunteerism, particularly if capability-building is an outcome.  The entire LSN web site is built to support “service to our purpose and potential”.