Ambassador Program
WLF AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Terms and Conditions
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 3-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 or Religious Discussions
No political or religious opinions, posts, or promotions in any of the platforms where the WLF Ambassador Program takes place.
Advertising/ Services and 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
REGISTRATION
I’m interested in the WLF Ambassador Program, how can I apply?
Applications for 2023 are now open. Follow our social media channels or subscribe to our newsletter below to stay updated.
Read the Who Can Apply section above for information about criteria.
I’m under 16, can I apply?
If you are under 16, you cannot apply by yourself. You will need to have your parents or tutor involved in the registration process.
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 this stage. If you are selected, you will receive an invitation to finalize your registration as a WLF Ambassador.
• I missed the deadline, can I apply after the applications have close?
If you did not fill in the form and submitted the video during the application phase, you have missed the opportunity to apply for this year’s program.
However, this program runs yearly, so we encourage you to apply next year.
Follow us on our social media channels or subscribe to our newsletter below to stay updated on when applications open next year.
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.
TRAINING AND MENTORING
Do I have personal training 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.
However, you can attend monthly webinars to meet special guests who can share their experiences about the topics discussed in the modules.
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 on-sit events?
The 3-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/smartphone, 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. We will offer webinars with special guests to enrich the modules’ information. Throughout the program, Ambassadors are required to work on fundraising or advocacy projects 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. This means that the fundraising component is NOT mandatory, and you may still complete your report using the information from 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.
FUNDRAISING
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 does the fundraising money from the Ambassador Program go?
All funds raised during the Ambassador Program 2022 will go towards one of our literacy projects in Africa, Australia, Colombia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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. We do not sponsor or give grants to other programs, as 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 an ambassador badge at the end of the program.
You will also receive a Letter of completion after the final report is submitted.
WLF has grown to align with the needs of an evolving education sector. The World Literacy Foundation has worked towards forging partnerships with other leading educational and related not-for-profit organisations, and has built long-lasting relationships within communities around the world. WLF Ambassador Fundraising -t World Literacy Foundation significantly dedicates its time and resources to conducting research, and uses resulting information to help advocate in local communities as well as on a global scale.
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The World Literacy Foundation volunteers and partner communities have worked in Azerbaijan, Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Colombia, Mozambique, Uganda, and other developing countries to provide access to quality education and learning resources to disadvantaged communities. With bases on five of the seven continents, the tailors each operation to the country’s specific literacy needs.
In the African sect based in Uganda, where many people live in poverty and have no electricity the World Literacy Foundation has donated solar powered tablets. Paired with the Sun Books initiative the World Literacy Foundation is not just donating recourses but also training to teachers at the primary school level.
Where the foundation was started in Australia, the goal is geared towards closing the gap of literacy between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children. For indigenous people illiteracy rates are a more prominent problem. To improve skills such as reading and number skills, the World Literacy Foundation has developed a program called the Indigenous Learning App. This app contains multilingual e-books and multiple literacy games in not just English but also the local dialect in Australia.[6]
In the African sect with headquarters in Uganda, where many people live in poverty and have no electricity the World Literacy Foundation has donated solar powered tablets. Paired with the Sun Books initiative the World Literacy Foundation is not just donating recourses but also training to teachers at the primary school level on how to use these resources effectively. The solar powered tablets come preloaded with digital learning content and multilingual e-books. In Uganda only roughly 27% of people have access to electricity and the cost of one book can be a whole month’s salary.
These sunbooks.org are useful in the sense that they do not need to be electrically charged and are universal tools, coming loaded with multiple uses.[7] Several years ago, the World Literacy Foundation founded their South America sect in Manizales, Colombia. Latin America is in dire need of educational reform, over 35 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate.
Here it is only expected that children attend school for 6 years compared to the traditional 12 most other countries require. To help improve these statistics the World Literacy Foundation runs two classes a week for over 60 children and other community members. During beneficial classes the World Literacy Foundation supports learners of all ages with tutoring and reading services.[7] In the United Kingdom illiteracy costs the UK’s economy roughly $50 billion USD a year.
It is here the World Literacy Foundation has run 26 fundraising projects, book distribution drives and provides numerous services. To help combat illiteracy the World literacy Foundation provides services such as parent mentoring, tutoring services, delivering literacy recourses, and distributes multilingual children/baby books. In the UK the World Literacy Foundation also has made a pack to new mothers to whom English would not be their first language to improve literacy and help them improve their standard of life.[7] Even in the United States of America there is a literacy crisis.
This gap can be measured by 30 million words, and this stretches from learners who live in poverty to those who are afforded the best education money can buy. Although it is not just the socioeconomics that divide America’s literate, literacy rates also greatly range between racial groups. To support American learners the World Literacy Foundation has encouraged 150 schools to participate in International literacy Day.
In February 2019 a project called Michigan Reads debuted; this is an initiative to provide tutoring and literacy resources to children from all backgrounds in Michigan. In America there are also over 60 Youth Ambassadors who promote literacy in their schools and communities.[7] Global projects The World Literacy Foundation hosts several global projects a year. The most popular being the International Day of Literacy.