Launched in September 2016, the Global Social Service Workforce Alliance's Ambassador Program aims to provide individuals working in or with the social service workforce opportunities to develop leadership skills, inform strategy and influence policy at the local, national and regional level in support of social service workforce strengthening efforts. Through this voluntary program, Ambassadors will also play a leading role in growing awareness and interest in the work of the Global Social Service Workforce Alliance to plan, develop and support the social service workforce. More details are provided in the Ambassador Roles and Responsibilities document. Selection as an Ambassador is meant to be a rewarding experience that will further develop knowledge and relationships throughout the social service sector.
Applications for the next two-year term, beginning in September 2018, are now being accepted through January 8. Prior applicants must re-apply if they wish to be considered.
GSSWA will accept both peer nominations and self-nominations. Nominees must be a member of the Alliance prior to submission of the nomination, and at least one reference must also be a member of the Alliance.
Please review the full roles and responsibilities and call for nominations documents for the full criteria and application process.
The 2018-2020 cohort will be the second group in the program. Composition of up to 10 Ambassadors will reflect a range of geographic regions as well as stakeholder groups such as academic, training and research institutions, civil society groups, foundations, government representatives; non-governmental organizations (including other networks), practitioners, private corporations and professional associations. Preference may be given to regions and groups currently under-represented within the Alliance’s membership.