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Become an SOS
Global E-Ambassador
Sign up Today
Application Deadline:
March 11, 2021
Be part of something special
This summer, be part of a one-of-a-kind community uniting
50 youth from across Canada and throughout Guatemala.
Through online workshops, 1 on 1 discussions, personal Online Exchanges
reflection, and community fundraising we'll be building our
Engage in fun, interactive virtual
capacity as young leaders to foster sustainable
activities that will facilitate your learning
development, locally and globally.
and development as an ambassador for
local and global development
All activities are supported
by translators to enable a
unique opportunity for multi-
lingual conversations
Fundraising 1 to 1 Connections
Reach out to your broader community Get paired with a youth participant
to fundraise for projects improving from Guatemala to build meaningful
education in our partner communities cross-cultural connections through
in Guatemala. peer-to-peer exchange.
Already over 50 What you'll learn
youth across Canada
Explore three key themes - each brought to life
and 50 more in
through high-energy, interactive activities.
Guatemala have
already participated
in SOS' online cross- Personal Development
cultural exchanges. Take stock of your personal
skills, strengths, motivations
and chart a vision for your
future as a youth leader.
Community Development
Build the skills to engage
communities, lead teams,
and make change.
As a member of the Indigenous
community in Canada, working with the
students in Guatemala was really Global Citizenship
important for me... access to education
in isolated communities is an issue that a Broaden your worldview by
lot of Indigenous peoples are familiar exchanging experiences and
with, so I was able to see a lot of my perspectives with peers from
people reflected in the kids from
Guatemala. The kids were so smart and around the globe, while
eager to learn thinking critically about the big
issues that unite us all
Shaun MacLeod, Durham College
MARCH 11TH
Time Commitment
Application
Each participant will be
Deadline
expected to commit 3-5
hours per week between
May - August 2021
Who Can APRIL 1ST
Participate? Participation
❏ Any current SOS volunteers or
Selection &
those who want to volunteer with Onboarding
their Chapters in the future
❏ Interested in cross-cultural
exchange, learning, and mentorship
❏ Availability to participate in
weekly meetings during the summer MAY 15th
❏ Commitment to participate in Program Begins
training and fundraising activities
Applications will be reviewed by a
committee of SOS Staff, Alumni, and
Board of Director Members will make
selections based on the applications
received, considering AUGUST 31ST
Program Ends
SOS' Global Ambassadors
will help share the stories of Every dollar
the Guatemalan youth fundraised makes a
mentors they are working
with to help fundraise within big difference
their community.
$20 supports the participation of
100% of funds raised will go one student for one month
towards the continuation and in SOS' Guate Groundswell
expansion of a scholarship program
and technology program for
Guatemalan participants,
supporting sustainable
development through
education and youth
empowerment.
SOS will be there to help you
fundraise through both
individually-led and group
activities.
Every participant will be
expected to commit to a
fundraising goal of
$500.00
Supporting Sustainable Community Development Since 2008 Through the online exchange you will be working with youth leaders from three communities (Ojo de Agua, San Felipe Chenla, and Las Arrugas). In each of these communities, SOS has been working for over five years with local partners to support sustainable development through education. The online exchanges are complemented by other programming and partnership to help ensure results are long-lasting, meaningful, and aligned with local priorities.
Join us for virtual Information
Sessions taking place in
February & March 2021. Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. When will online exchanges take place?
to learn more and register! A: Activities will be offered at multiple times to
enable both weekday and weekend participation
to accommodate participants' availability
Q. How much will I need to fundraise? How will
we do it?
A: Each participant will be asked to set a minimum
fundraising goal of $500. Past experience
demonstrates that individuals investing the
appropriate time and effort towards fundraising
will be able to reach this goal with the guidance
provided by SOS. If for any reason, this is not
feasible despite volunteers’ best efforts,
participation will be evaluated on a case by case
basis.
Q. What type of training will I receive?
A: All participants will go through training
Contact Us activities through a self-paced orientation to make
you feel more prepared for the live exchanges. It
will include short reflection based activities
summerexchange@studentsofferingsupport.org focused on diversity issues, virtual cultural
exchange practices, and peer to peer coaching
techniques.
StudentsOfferingSupport
Q. Can I get credit on my Co-Curricular Record
A: Every campus has their own requirements, but
SOS HQ is happy to help you get the experience
Students Offering Support verified with your school’s CCR
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