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My Book Wish Ambassador Program

The My Book Wish Ambassador Program is a leadership and service opportunity for students, educators, and community members who are passionate about promoting literacy and educational access. Ambassadors serve as local representatives of My Book Wish, advancing educational equity efforts in their own neighborhoods while being part of a larger state- and nation-wide movement. The program consists of two tracks: the Grassroots Ambassador Track and the Pilot Ambassador Track.

Grassroots Ambassador Track

The Grassroots Ambassador Track is designed for those who want to support an already existing chapter! Grassroots Ambassadors can support ongoing initiatives, run book drives, fundraise, host events, or design novel initiatives to expand the State Chapter’s operations. Grassroots Ambassadors work closely with their respective State Chapter leadership.

Grassroots Ambassadors receive the following benefits:

Priority consideration for future Chapter leadership positions if in good standing
Resources, network, and infrastructure of My Book Wish to facilitate your advocacy and service efforts
Recognition on our website and social media upon completion of project
- Certificate of volunteer hours
Ownership and autonomy balanced with guidance from State Chapter leadership

Pilot Ambassador Track

The Pilot Ambassador Track is designed for those who want to pilot-test a chapter in a new state or region! Pilot Ambassadors will need to design initiatives in new communities from scratch, ensure the long-term sustainability of the chapter, and work closely with the National Board to ensure fulfillment of the organizational mission.

Pilot Ambassadors receive the following benefits:

Recognized as Board leader(s) if new Chapter successfully established
Resources, network, and infrastructure for cross-state collaborations if/when the new State Chapter is formally established
Recognition on our website and social media upon completion of pilot project and/or establishment of new State Chapter
- Certificate of volunteer hours
Ownership and autonomy balanced with guidance from National Board leadership

Become a Grassroots Ambassador

The following State Chapters are currently open to accepting applications for Grassroots Ambassadors: Illinois, Michigan, Maryland, Pennsylvania.

In order to apply, you will need to email your corresponding State Chapter (click above, or find email addresses below) with the below information and the subject line:

“(First & Last Name) – Grassroots Ambassador Application”

Resume/CV
1-2 page Personal Statement
- Why are you interested in becoming a Grassroots Ambassador?
- What kinds of projects or outreach would you like to help with?
- What relevant experiences, skills, or resources can you bring to your State chapter? (i.e. drive/donation planning, graphic/web design, fundraising, grant writing, community network, or an idea of your own)
Basic information – Name, Age, School/Employer/Organization, City/State
Availability and Commitment – Are you available to commit to a 3-6 month term of service? How many hours per week can you commit to My Book Wish?

Become a Pilot Ambassador

If you reside anywhere outside of the current My Book Wish presence, and you are interested in starting a new chapter, you will need to e m ail the My Book Wish National Board with the below information and the subject line:

“(First & Last Name) – Pilot Ambassador Application for (State Name)”

If you are applying as part of a team, please have one team member submit a single application on behalf of the group.

Resume/CV
1-2 page Personal Statement
- Why are you interested in becoming a Pilot Ambassador?
- My Book Wish seeks to address community-defined needs in a sustainable fashion. Describe the expressed needs you are seeing in your communities and how you would intend to make your prospective Chapter sustainable?
- The responsibilities of starting a new chapter are extensive: drive/donation planning, graphic/web design, fundraising, grant writing, community networking, etc. How do you plan to juggle these responsibilities yourself (if applying alone) or divide these amongst your team (if applying as a group?)
Basic information – Name, Age, School/Employer/Organization, City/State (for all team members, if applicable)
Availability and Commitment – Are you available to commit to a 3-6 month term of service? How many hours per week can you commit to My Book Wish? (for all team members, if applicable)