One of the cornerstones of its leadership development programs is its ambassador training. Seattle University Best Buddies will be holding its first ambassador training this fall.
Best Buddies Ambassadors is a program that provides training for participants with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in areas of speech writing, public speaking, and self-advocacy. Ambassadors develop the skills to professionally share their life stories, promote Best Buddies programs, network, and most importantly, advocate.
Ambassador training will be held September 22. The deadline to sign up is September 17.
- About Best Buddies
- Interesting in getting a Best Buddy? Submit your name by Sept. 16
What we are seeking:
- Volunteers in the community who are interested in learning public speaking and advocacy skills by becoming ambassadors
- Volunteers who are willing to support ambassadors write their speeches by serving as speech coaches. We will provide resources to speech coaches to support and empower ambassadors; they train ambassadors to develop engaging, progressive speeches that speak to the heart of the Best Buddies mission.
- Date: September 22, 2018, 10 am-12 pm
- Location: Seattle University Campus, exact building TBA
- Cost: Free but donations welcome!
- Light snacks and refreshments will be provided
- You do not have to be affiliated with Best Buddies to partake in the ambassador training! All are welcome!
- Deadline to sign up: September 17
If you are interested or have any questions please contact Best Buddies Seattle University at seattleubb@gmail.com.
Through ambassador training, Best Buddies is aiming to create a network of self-advocates and allies that can work to make Seattle a truly inclusive city.
