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Safe Place® Ambassador

Safe Place Ambassadors are volunteers who are passionate about creating a world where all youth are safe. Ambassadors are committed to increasing awareness and education of the Safe Place program. If you’re interested in becoming a Safe Place Ambassador, please review the information below and complete the application. 

The goals of the Safe Place Ambassador Program are to increase awareness of the Safe Place program; increase local, state, and national partnerships; and to provide an outlet for individuals to make a difference by expanding the safety net for youth.

Opportunities:

  • Develop leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Develop soft skills including critical thinking, networking, professionalism, record keeping skills, and teamwork

  • Receive volunteer opportunities with community Safe Place program(s)

  • Opportunities to engage and network with other Safe Place Ambassadors

  • Receive recognition as an Ambassador for a national program

  • Ability to include volunteer service on a resume while connecting to a nationally recognized program

  • Access an exclusive Safe Place Ambassador forum to network with other Ambassadors initiatives and ideas

  • Be an important part of NSPN’s commitment to expanding the safety net for youth

Responsibilities:

  • Educating individuals about Safe Place through discussions, presentations, and the distribution of digital/printed materials

  • Community speaking engagements

  • Fundraising and donation collection efforts

  • Creating and responding to blog posts

  • Submitting artwork and photographs for marketing efforts

  • Answering (or tagging Safe Place) in community questions on social networks

  • Sharing posts on social media

  • Participating in special awareness campaigns

  • Participating in evaluation/feedback surveys

Requirements:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to speak, read, and write English

  • Access to a computer and email

  • Initiative and Leadership Qualities

  • Age Requirements:

  • Must be at least 11 years of age

  • 11-13 year olds must have parental guidance

  • High level of motivation, enthusiasm, energy, and creativity

  • Must be positive and have a good outlook on life

  • Express interest and need to keep youth safe

  • Desire to become engaged and spread the word about Safe Place

  • Act in accordance to the NSPN mission and remain a law abiding citizen in good standing

Steps to become Safe Place Ambassador:

  • Determine if there is an existing Safe Place program in your community.

  • If there is, please consider volunteering locally with the licensed Safe Place agency nearest you. 

  • Apply today to become a Safe Place ambassador at www.nspnetwork.org/safe-place-ambassador-application. 

Please contact [email protected] if you have questions or would like additional information.

 

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