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Wherever you are in the world

Be our voice at home

OCN ambassadors raise money, spread the word and bring fresh ideas to a small charity doing big things in Huanchaco. It's a hands-on role you can shape around your skills and your time.

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What is an ambassador?

A champion for our work, wherever you live

As an ambassador you represent OCN in your own community. We give you the resources; you bring the energy, the ideas and the connections.
  1. Reach new peopleYou help us reach communities, campuses and workplaces we could never reach alone, including future volunteers.
  2. Fund the workNew fundraising ideas and word of mouth bring the steady income that keeps our projects sustainable.
  3. Shape the charityYour fresh, creative ideas feed straight back into how we run and improve OCN.

Choose your pathway

Fundraiser, spokesperson, or both

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Pathway 1

Fundraiser

Plan and run initiatives that raise money for our projects.

  • Plan and run your own fundraising events and challenges
  • Identify potential supporters, from individuals to companies and foundations
  • Build relationships that turn one-off gifts into lasting support
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Pathway 2

Spokesperson

Represent our mission and values wherever you are.

  • Give talks at schools, universities, clubs and workplaces
  • Share our story with local media and on social channels
  • Promote our appeals and speak up for the communities we serve

What you get

You won't be doing it alone

  • Ready-made resources

    Materials we've prepared for the programme, so you never start from a blank page.

  • A role that fits you

    Shape the role around your skills, interests and the time you have.

  • Support from our team

    Guidance from the people who run OCN in Huanchaco and the UK.

  • One for your CV

    A genuine, hands-on role you can add to your CV.

Need inspiration? Past OCN fundraisers have included:

  • A fun run
  • A football tournament
  • A music night

Apply

Ready to champion OCN?

Tell us a little about yourself and which pathway excites you. We'd love to hear your ideas.

What happens next

  1. 1Send us your application using the form.
  2. 2Our team will be in touch to talk through your ideas and the pathway you've chosen.
  3. 3You'll get our ambassador resources and support to get started.

Questions first? Email info@otracosa.org.

City and country is perfect.

Which pathway interests you?
Have you volunteered with OCN before? (optional)

Why OCN, what you'd like to do as an ambassador, and any ideas you already have.

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