Page 1 Introducing Oxfam youth ambassadors
Page 2 Oxfam is looking for… Groups of creative and passionate young global citizens who’d like to be active with Oxfam
Page 3 How do you get started? Organise a group in school or college. Ask a teacher or similar adult to support you. Register your group with Oxfam You’re now Oxfam Youth Ambassadors – time to get going!
Page 4 Start learning and campaigning… How Oxfam Works Water Week Syria Behind the Brands Climate Change & Food Send my Friend to School
Page 5 Three skills for your oxfam youth ambassadors badge Lead others Participate actively Have a voice
Page 6 Lead others Lead a group activity Chair meetings Research and feedback to the group Be the link person with Oxfam Liaise with adults Plan fundraising Be responsible for time management Take meeting minutes Be the project manager
Page 7 Participate actively Get creative with art, fashion music or drama Manage a stall or display Steward an event Collect a petition Contribute regularly to meetings Play a clear role in a project Take part in a hand-in or meeting Present your part of a lesson Take part in fundraising
Page 8 Have a voice Tweet your MP Publish a blog Write to your MP Write a press release Make a film Make a mural or display Design flyers or posters Present an assembly Write for the school newsletter Make a speech
What are groups doing?
Page 10 How many children around the world don’t go to school? Spreading the word
Page 11 How many children around the world don’t go to school? starting a campaign
Page 12 Influencing mps
Page 13 Taking it to the top
Page 14 Involving the community
Page 15 Getting creative
Page 16 Using the media
Page 17 Raising the roof
Page 18 Now it’s Over to you!