Member Ambassador Committee
Purpose:
This committee will recruit, onboard, assign, and evaluate the Ambassador program.
Expectations and Responsibilities:
- Quarterly video roundtables to exchange ideas.
- Regular video training of new Ambassadors.
- Plan in-person gatherings for volunteers in the program.
- Follow up on assignments to ensure connections are made.
- Conduct annual surveys of Ambassadors and Mentees to continually improve the program.
- Assist staff with exploring, defining, and creating a database to manage assignments and commitments.
- Train ambassadors and assist ALA-designated staff with pairing experienced members with new members. In addition, ALA staff will be responsible for introducing, connecting, and maintaining the ambassador program.
Qualifications and General Responsibilities:
- Engaged in ALA and understands the value of ALA.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Positive attitude.
- Professional and collaborative.
- Deliver twice-yearly reports noting trends and recommendations.
Construct: Size: 4–7 diverse and passionate volunteers. 2–4 volunteers will be appointed each year.
Call for Volunteers: Summer
Selection: Fall
Term: 2-year staggered term
ALA Headquarters Liaison: ALA's Membership Team
