Democracy Forward

Become a Campus Ambassador

The Democracy Forward Campus Ambassador Program is a professional development and community engagement opportunity for students who care deeply about protecting democracy.

Campus Ambassadors bring Democracy Forward’s successful Campus Coffees for Change and Dinners for Democracy programs to their campus. This is an opportunity to share Democracy Forward resources, build community, and bolster hope in the face of the harmful and unlawful actions of the Trump-Vance administration.

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Actions to Take

  • Gather small groups of friends or classmates for coffee, tea, a bite to eat, or happy hour at least four times per academic year (approximately September to June). These gatherings can take place anywhere – dining halls, local coffee shops, at home, or a favorite park. 
  • Use the conversation starters from the Campus Coffees for Change toolkit during each event.
  • Commit to taking at least one concrete action to advance democracy and encourage fellow students to do the same. The Campus Coffees for Change toolkit provides suggestions on how to get involved.
  • Create social media content that highlights your gatherings and/or the actions taken to advance democracy, and be sure to tag @democracyforward in your post(s).
  • Submit event photos and/or videos by email for potential use in the Democracy Forward newsletter, website, or social media channel to campus@democracyforward.org.
  • Share feedback from your events. We want to hear about the pro-democracy actions your group chose, highlights from your discussions, and feedback on the overall program.

Benefits to You 

  • Hone marketable skills, such as grassroots organizing, event planning, public speaking, and group discussion facilitation.
  • Access to a private Democracy Forward Campus Ambassadors LinkedIn group to connect with Ambassadors at other campuses.
  • Access to invitation-only, online events (e.g. virtual resume and cover letter feedback sessions with Democracy Forward staff, virtual office hours, and more.)
  • Opportunities to earn resume-enhancing credentials, such as Campus Ambassador awards.

Eligibility

Interested students must be enrolled in a postsecondary institution (e.g. trade school, community college, or university) in the United States.

Questions?

Contact us at campus@democracyforward.org

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