Ambassador Role Description
Purpose of the role:Ambassadors are Send a Cow’s personal face throughout the UK.They represent Send a Cow in their community and region, and are often the first contact that individuals and groups have with the charity. Ambassadors talk confidently about Send a Cow’s work and pursue opportunities to increase our profile and inspire support. Ambassadors make a significant contribution to growing our supporter base and raising funds.
Main activities:
- Giving talks to groups such as schools, churches, Rotary clubs, women’s groups and other community groups.
- Generate opportunities to raise awareness of Send a Cow and motivate support and involvement. This may be through attending events, speaking to the local media, building contacts in your community and holding fundraising events
- Promote and encourage involvement in Send a Cow fundraising initiatives
Qualities and skills:
- Passionate about Send a Cow’s work with families living in rural Africa
- Good communicator, enthusiastic and confident.Some experience of public speaking is beneficial but not essential.
- Competent basicIT skills are desirable to allow full use of available resources.
- Email and internet access is essential
- Ability to drive is desirable.
Training:New Ambassadors are askedto attend an orientation and training day. You will be equipped with resources for giving talks, explaining options for financial giving and other support information. All Ambassadors are encouraged to attend the annual Workshop Weekend in May/June to update their knowledge and skills.There is the opportunity for Ambassadors to visit our projects in Africa on a self-funded Study Tour.
Support:A volunteer Regional Co-ordinator is your primary point of contact. Regional Co-ordinators support Ambassadors in their region, handle some of the administrative co-ordination, and co-ordinate regional gatherings. You have the option to be ‘buddied’ with a more experienced Ambassador, and can observe some talks before giving your own if you wish.Twice yearly regional gatherings are held, which we hope you will attend.
Support is also given by staff in the Ambassador Network Team, based at Send a Cow’s Newton St Loe office.
Time commitment:We realise that different people have varying commitments and responsibilities in their lives, so are able to offer different levels of time.You might want to give two or twenty talks in a year!
Location:Your focus is your local area, but there will be opportunities to give talks and attend events further afield should you wish – for example within 50 miles of your home. We will cover your travelling expenses.