The WLF Ambassador program is NOT a paid position in the organization and is NOT a job opportunity. The program is a platform to develop your leadership skills and cooperate with other literacy advocates around the globe to help raise awareness about illiteracy in the world.
The 5-month program will be delivered ONLINE. You are not required to travel or attend any on-site events. You will need access to a computer and a good internet connection.
Every year, the WLF Ambassador Program supports one of the organization’s literacy projects. All funds and advocacy efforts will go towards a nominated project selected by the ambassadors.
LANGUAGE & TONE
The official and only language used in the WLF Ambassador Program is English. No foul, inappropriate, or abusive language is permitted.
BULLYING
There will be zero tolerance for any form of bullying. Always be respectful to others. It is fine to voice a complaint or to disagree with another post, but please do so in a constructive and polite manner. Profanities, personal attacks, defamation, or use of obscenities about any person, group, organization, or belief are not acceptable and will be removed.
POLITICAL/RELIGIOUS DISCUSSIONS
No political or religious opinions, posts, or promotions in any of the platforms where the WLF Ambassador Program takes place.
ADVERTISING/SERVICES & BUY/SELL/TRADE
This program is not a space to sell or advertise any product, service, or event.
INFORMATION RELEVANCY
All content must be related to literacy and education and from a reliable source. Before sharing a video, picture, article, or any content, analyze if such material will be in the interest of the majority of the members of the group and will add value to the program.
WEB LINKS
Our learning platform and Facebook group may include links to other websites operated by third parties who are not directly associated with us. We are not in any way responsible for the content of any externally linked website or webpage. You use or follow the external links at your own risk and we are not responsible for any damages or losses incurred or suffered by you arising out of or in connection with your use of the link.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
You will NEVER be required to share your personal or financial information with any other participants. Please report any suspicious messages to ambassador@worldliteracyfoundation.org
The World Literacy Foundation collects a variety of information that you provide directly to us when you register to the Ambassador Program in order to provide our services, features, and resources available to you or for record-keeping purposes.
We recognize the importance of your privacy and we are committed to protecting it. Under no circumstances, the personal information provided by you will be sold, traded, given, or rented to a third party.
Your name, country, and picture could be published on our website and social media accounts to promote the Ambassador Program.
THIRD-PARTY EVENTS
- The Fundraiser or third-party event organizer is not a direct representative of the World Literacy Foundation and does not receive any payment for fundraising for World Literacy Foundation.
- Third-party events must be in line with our mission and be approved by the World Literacy Foundation in advance.
- Third-party events that involve children or young people are not allowed by the World Literacy Foundation.
- Third-party events are external to the World Literacy Foundation. The Fundraiser takes sole responsibility and liability for the planning, promotion, and execution of the events. The World Literacy Foundation is unable to provide public liability insurance cover to third-party fundraising events.
- Fundraising activities must be conducted in the name of the Fundraiser and not in the name of the World Literacy Foundation. You can use wording such as:
- Proudly supporting the World Literacy Foundation
- Funds raised will donate to the World Literacy Foundation
- To protect our donors’ privacy, the World Literacy Foundation will not provide donor or sponsor lists for third-party fundraising events.
- All promotional materials must clearly state the percentage of proceeds that will benefit the World Literacy Foundation and/or its affiliated programs.
- The use of the World Literacy Foundation logo must be reviewed and approved by the World Literacy Foundation. If your request is approved, the logo must appear in full and not be altered in any way. The use of logos and marks are solely for the purpose of fundraising for the World Literacy Foundation and are not to be used for commercial purposes or any other purposes.
- The World Literacy Foundation name and/or logo will not be displayed in a manner that suggests that the organization endorses, approves of, is sponsored by, or recommends any product or service, or is affiliated with any organization or entity without the express prior written approval.
- The World Literacy Foundation name and/or logo will not appear on any material, media, website, or advertising which:
- Advertises or promotes the use of drugs or alcohol
- Is obscene, violent, intolerant, tasteless, denigrating, or sexually-oriented
- Disparages the World Literacy Foundation’s services, programs, or mission.
- Any communication or artwork that uses the World Literacy Foundation’s name and/or logo must be approved by the World Literacy Foundation before being published. We reserve the right to approve and disapprove any and all fundraising and publicity materials produced that feature our name and/or logo.
- To fulfill our own accounting requirements, we request that you send the event proceeds within 60 days after the conclusion of the event/fundraiser.
- The World Literacy Foundation is not financially liable for the promotion, planning, or execution of third-party events. Therefore, the World Literacy Foundation will not pay expenses incurred by the Fundraiser in facilitating events and activities.
- All funds raised must be transferred to the World Literacy Foundation within 28 days of the end date of the Third-Party Fundraising Event.
ADMINISTRATION
The World Literacy Foundation is the only one authorized to administrate the learning platform and Facebook group. The organization will make the final decisions concerning all content, posts and comments shared in this global community. It means we may reject or take down your content at any time if we consider it not appropriate for our community.
FAQ’s
I’m interested in the WLF Ambassador Program, how can I apply?
You need to make a 30-second video introducing yourself and telling us why you want to become a WLF Ambassador. The link to submit your video will be available from March 22 to April 2, 2021. You will receive the outcome of your application by April 26, 2021.
How are ambassadors selected?
Interested people can submit a 30-second video telling why they want to become a WLF Ambassador. We evaluate that each person meets the criteria:
- Be 16-year-old or older
- Have a deep passion for literacy, human rights, and social causes
- Be a native English speaker or having an advanced level in English
- Have access to a computer and internet connection
- Have the availability to contribute 30 hours of service across the 5 months to complete the program
- Leadership and public speaking skills preferred but not essential
I submitted my video, what else do I need to do to complete my application?
If you have already submitted your video, that’s great! There’s no further action you need to take at that stage. If you are selected you will receive an invitation to finalize your registration as WLF Ambassador.
I’m under 16, can I apply?
If you are under 16, you cannot apply by yourself. You need to have your parents or tutor involved in the registration process.
I missed the EOI deadline, can I apply after April 2, 2021?
If you did not submit your video (EOI) between Mach 22 to April 2, you missed the opportunity to receive the invitation to apply for the program. However, this is a program that we run every year, so you are encouraged to participate in 2022.
If selected, am I going to get paid for my role as WLF Ambassador?
No, the WLF Ambassador is a volunteer role NOT a paid position in the organization. This is NOT a job opportunity. The program is an opportunity to access a platform to develop your leadership skills and cooperate with other literacy advocates around the globe to help eradicate illiteracy.
Do I have a personal trainer during the program?
No, due to a large number of participants, all learning materials are provided through our e-learning site. The modules are designed so that ambassadors can self-study at their own pace. The program coordinator can only assist you in answering very specific questions that are not included in the e-learning platform content.
Do I have to travel to any of the locations where the World Literacy Foundation works? Do I need to attend any on-site events?
The 5-month program will be delivered ONLINE. You are not required to travel or attend any on-site events. You will need access to a computer and a good internet connection.
What is the program structure?
The program consists of five self-paced training modules delivered through our e-learning platform. We allow two weeks for each module. Throughout the program, Ambassadors are required to work on fundraising or advocacy project in their own community. By the end of the course, you are required to complete a final report to assess your progress.
Is it mandatory to organize an event or activity?
Yes, to complete the ambassador program, you are required to organize a fundraising OR an advocacy activity within your community. It means the fundraising component is NOT mandatory, you can complete your report with the information about your advocacy activity.
Can you provide me with a computer and/or internet?
No, unfortunately, we are not in the position to provide ambassadors with these resources.
Is it mandatory to raise funds for the World Literacy Foundation?
No, ambassadors can choose whether to focus on fundraising or an advocacy project. There is no requirement to raise a certain amount of money. Many of our past ambassadors have chosen to focus on raising awareness and advocating for literacy instead. We are grateful for all results, big and small!
Where the fundraising money from the Ambassador Program goes?
All funds raised during the Ambassador Program 2021 will go towards one of our literacy projects. Participants can vote to select the nominated fund, the options include Africa, Australia, Colombia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. For further information about our projects and work, click here.
Can the World Literacy Foundation sponsor my own project or initiative?
No, the Ambassador Program is designed to inspire individuals to take action to reduce illiteracy rates worldwide. However, we do not sponsor or give grants to other programs, we work with limited resources and all of them are invested in our current projects.
Will I get a certificate from the World Literacy Foundation?
To receive the certificate of completion, ambassadors need to finish the whole program and organize a fundraising activity to support one of our literacy projects. Participants that conduct an advocacy activity will receive only an ambassador badge by the end of the program.
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