The New Ambassadors Program supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel by connecting volunteers (ambassadors) with local businesses and organizations. Ambassadors learn about BBBS programs and share information within their networks to identify potential donors, volunteers, and partners. There are multiple levels for ambassadors based on their involvement, with benefits like networking opportunities and participation in strategic partnership development. Ambassadors meet monthly to learn about youth programs, connect with others, and develop relationships to support BBBS.

1. The New Ambassadors Program Supporting our Children By Connecting our Community One Person at A Time!

2. The Program Purpose A grass-roots group of volunteers (ambassadors) who are interested in educating the community about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel and the role it plays in helping disadvantaged youth within our community Working within their circle of influence, each ambassador helps the agency identify and build relationships with businesses and resident groups who may be interested in becoming potential volunteers and/or donor partners (either in-kind or financial donations)

3. What’s In It for You? In addition to learning about BBBSP there’s an opportunity to… Build networking relationships with like-minded citizens and business people Strengthen your community Participate in strategic partnership development Connect with BBBSP’s Network Participate in Corporate Visits

4. How Does it Work? Ambassadors learn about youth related developments and agency programs at the monthly meetings At these meetings they connect with other like-minded individuals to network, develop relationships and swap stories Ambassadors share agency information with people in their circle of influence and invite them to attend an information meeting or get involved

5. Ambassador Requirements Minimum - one connection a month Learn about BBBSP, it’s programs and purpose Work on leveraging personal connections to build potential relationships for BBBSP This tiered program is designed to accommodate different individuals time constraints and business interests

6. Entry Level Ambassador Requirements Complete volunteer and confidentiality forms Must attend two consecutive monthly ambassador meetings Must invite and have 4 registered guests attend information meeting per annum Benefits Move to the Junior Level

7. Junior Level Ambassador Requirements Receive & submit clear police check Attend 2 additional ambassador meetings Must have 5 registered guests attend information meeting per annum Work on 3-4 donor relationships per annum Must recruit 1donor/mentor/ambassador in first year and 2 per annum in subsequent years Benefits Access to the Ambassador's Business Portal

8. Intermediate Level Ambassador Requirements Attend all 7 core mentoring program - ambassador meetings Must have 5 registered guests attend information meeting per annum Mentor a junior level ambassador Working on 6 donor relationships per annum Recruit 3 donor/mentor/ambassador per annum Benefits Participate in Corporate Visits

9. Senior Level Ambassador Requirements Attend all 7 core mentoring program - ambassador meetings 4 registered guests attend information meeting per annum Mentor an intermediate level ambassador Working on 8 donor relationships per annum Recruit 5 donor/mentor/ambassadors per annum Benefits Join Advisory Committee

10. Ambassador Meetings Mississauga (3 rd Tuesday of month) Origin Evergreen, 820 Scollard Court Info Mtg 5PM; Ambassador Mtg 5:30PM Brampton (3 rd Thursday of month) Cora’s, 17 Ray Lawson Blvd Info Mtg 6PM; Ambassador Mtg 6:30PM Please RSVP your attendance and register your guests website: www.bbbsp.spruz.com !

11. Meeting Format (Max. 2 hrs) Introductions (5 minutes) Networking & Recap (15 mins) Business Development (1/2 - 1 hour) Education (30-40 mins)

12. Monthly Presentation Schedule September One to One Program October Conversation Club November Teen Mentoring January In School Mentoring February Group Program March Guest Speaker (Mississauga) April Go Girls/Game On May Big Bunch June Guest Group Speaker (Brampton)

13. Agency Communication Emails Update email - Following Ambassador mtgs Reminder email – week prior to mtgs Relationship Development Agency Project Worksheet distributed monthly

14. Ambassador Communication RSVP Website – www.bbbsp.spruz.com Relationship Development Monthly Ambassador Update

15. Business Development Tools Annual Goals Worksheet Big Brothers Big Sisters Website Ambassadors Website Ambassadors Business Portal Corporate Visits Monthly Ambassador Worksheet

16. Let’s Get Started – Relationship Development Identifying Potential Relationship Sources Agency Needs Existing Agency Relationships & Prospects Existing Ambassador Relationships & Prospects Strategic Development Work with fellow ambassadors Connecting with the Community

17. Relationship Development Building strong business relationships is like building a strong friendship! Take time to get to know one another Build trust Learn about the other person Build stages into your development strategy Share information about yourself Don’t rush