The Democracy Forward Campus Ambassador Program is a professional development and community engagement opportunity for students who care deeply about protecting
democracy.

Campus Ambassadors bring Democracy Forward’s successful Campus Coffees for Change and Dinners for Democracy programs to their campus. This is an opportunity to share Democracy Forward resources, build community, and bolster hope in the face of the harmful and unlawful actions of the Trump-Vance administration.

Actions to Take

• Gather small groups of friends or classmates for coffee, tea, a bite to eat, or happy hour at least four times per academic year (approximately September to June). These gatherings can take place anywhere – dining halls, local coffee shops, at home, or a favorite park. 
• Use Democracy Forward’s conversation starters to facilitate discussion during each event. 
• Commit to taking at least one concrete action to advance democracy and encourage fellow students to do the same. Democracy Forward provides suggestions for how to get involved here. 
• Create social media content that highlights your gatherings and/or the actions taken to advance democracy, and be sure to tag @democracyforward in your post(s).
• Submit event photos and/or videos by email for potential use in the Democracy Forward newsletter, website, or social media channels.
  (campus@democracyforward.org)Share feedback from your events. We want to hear about the pro-democracy actions your group chose, highlights from your discussions, and feedback on the overall program.

Benefits to You 

• Hone marketable skills, such as grassroots organizing, event planning, public speaking, and group discussion facilitation.
• Access to a private Democracy Forward Campus Ambassadors LinkedIn group to connect with Ambassadors at other campuses.
• Access to invitation-only, online events (e.g. virtual resume and cover letter feedback sessions with Democracy Forward staff, virtual office hours, and more.)
• Opportunities to earn resume-enhancing credentials, such as Campus Ambassador awards.
• Students who commit to becoming Campus Ambassadors by December 1, 2025, will

be entered into a lottery to attend Democracy Forward’s Together for Democracy

conference in January 2026 in Washington, DC (all expenses paid).

To Be Eligible

Interested students must be enrolled in a postsecondary institution (e.g. trade school, community college, or university) in the United States.

Questions? Contact us at campus@democracyforward.org

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