From ba8c524bd6e2fc18906e3a957fe72f7e5e8987db Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ivan Ogasawara Date: Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:07:57 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] feat: add ambassadors program --- mkdocs.yml | 1 + pages/partnership/ambassadors/index.md | 1060 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ pages/partnership/index.md | 12 + theme/ambassadors.html | 87 ++ theme/css/ambassadors.css | 284 +++++++ 5 files changed, 1444 insertions(+) create mode 100644 pages/partnership/ambassadors/index.md create mode 100644 theme/ambassadors.html create mode 100644 theme/css/ambassadors.css diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml index d5df38e5..41db92b8 100644 --- a/mkdocs.yml +++ b/mkdocs.yml @@ -70,6 +70,7 @@ nav: - "Template: Candidates Project Proposal": "opportunities/gsoc/templates/contributor-proposal.md" - Partnership: - Overview: "partnership/index.md" + - Ambassadors Program: "partnership/ambassadors/index.md" - Partners: "partnership/partners/index.md" - Community Partners: "partnership/community/index.md" - Open Proposals: diff --git a/pages/partnership/ambassadors/index.md b/pages/partnership/ambassadors/index.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..c37f2dc4 --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/partnership/ambassadors/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,1060 @@ +--- +title: Open Science Labs Ambassadors Program +description: > + Build connections, create opportunities, and help people grow through a global + network of active Open Science Labs contributors. +date: 2026-09-12 +authors: ["OSL Team"] +template: ambassadors.html +section_label: Partnership · Ambassadors +page_theme: ambassadors +hero_words: ["Listen", "Connect", "Grow"] +# Add the GitHub issue-template URL here when applications open. +application_url: "" +--- + +**Build connections. Create opportunities. Help people grow.** + +The Open Science Labs Ambassadors Program is a global network of active OSL +contributors who help connect Open Science Labs with universities, research +groups, students, open-source communities, companies, nonprofit organizations, +funders, and other communities around the world. + +But becoming an OSL Ambassador is about much more than promoting Open Science +Labs. + +It is about **people**. + +It is about listening to communities, understanding their needs, creating +opportunities, sharing knowledge, building relationships, and helping people +grow. + +We want to build a worldwide network of people who believe that science, +technology, open source, education, mentorship, and collaboration can be +powerful tools for positive social impact. + +## Why the Ambassadors Program exists + +Open Science Labs was not created only for its founders, maintainers, or current +contributors. + +We are building OSL for everyone. + +We want OSL to be a place where people from different countries, backgrounds, +disciplines, and stages of their careers can find opportunities to learn, +contribute, collaborate, develop themselves, and make a difference. + +We believe that communities become stronger when people help each other grow. + +A contribution to an open-source project can become someone's first professional +experience. + +A mentor can help a student discover a career they did not know was possible. + +A research project can give someone the opportunity to develop new scientific +and technical skills. + +A workshop can introduce an entire community to knowledge and tools they +previously could not access. + +A conversation with a professor can lead to research software being released as +open source. + +An introduction between two people can lead to a collaboration, a job, a +research project, a friendship, or an opportunity that changes someone's life. + +This human impact is an essential part of the Open Science Labs mission. + +The Ambassadors Program exists to help us expand that impact. + +## Grow together + +Our philosophy is simple: + +**We want to grow while helping others grow.** + +An OSL Ambassador should therefore not begin a conversation by asking: + +> What can this university, organization, or person do for OSL? + +Instead, we want Ambassadors to ask: + +**What do they need?** + +**What challenges are they facing?** + +**How could OSL help?** + +**What could we create together?** + +**How could this collaboration help other people?** + +**And how could everyone involved grow through the relationship?** + +Perhaps a professor has research software that has never been published and +would like help turning it into a sustainable open-source project. + +Perhaps a laboratory needs developers or scientists for a research project. + +Perhaps students are looking for meaningful projects where they can gain +experience. + +Perhaps a university would like to organize an activity around open science but +does not know where to begin. + +Perhaps a company is interested in supporting scientific open source. + +Perhaps a nonprofit has a problem that members of the OSL community could help +solve. + +Perhaps an institution could support OSL through a grant, contract, sponsorship, +infrastructure, expertise, introductions, or another form of collaboration. + +Sometimes OSL will be able to help. + +Sometimes the people we meet will be able to help us. + +And often, the most interesting opportunities will be ones that neither side +imagined before starting the conversation. + +## More than representatives + +An OSL Ambassador is not simply someone who shares OSL posts or distributes +promotional materials. + +Ambassadors are **community builders, connectors, listeners, and opportunity +creators**. + +They help build bridges between people, projects, institutions, and communities. + +An Ambassador might: + +- speak with a professor about opening a scientific software project; +- introduce students to OSL projects where they can gain experience; +- organize a workshop or lecture with a university; +- connect a research group with developers or scientists in the OSL network; +- identify a potential partner for an OSL initiative; +- find an organization interested in supporting open science; +- mentor students or new contributors; +- represent OSL at an event; +- help create a new local open-science community; +- discover a grant or funding opportunity; +- introduce two people who should know each other; +- listen to the needs of a community and bring those needs back to OSL. + +There is no single way to be an effective Ambassador. + +Different communities have different needs, and we want Ambassadors to have the +freedom to explore them. + +## Social impact is part of our mission + +Open Science Labs believes that science and technology should create +opportunities for people. + +We want to help make knowledge, experience, collaboration, and professional +development more accessible. + +This means looking beyond projects and asking what happens to the people around +those projects. + +Can a student develop skills that help them begin their career? + +Can an early-career researcher gain experience working in an international +community? + +Can someone from a community with fewer opportunities access mentorship and +meaningful projects? + +Can a researcher receive the support needed to turn an idea into something +useful to others? + +Can someone who has learned something through OSL later become a mentor for +another person? + +Can a project create opportunities for dozens—or hundreds—of people beyond its +original contributors? + +These questions matter to us. + +Our goal is not only to build software, organize events, or grow an +organization. + +Our goal is to help build an ecosystem in which **people help other people +develop their potential**. + +## A network with a purpose + +Imagine an OSL Ambassador at a university in Brazil learning that a professor +needs help developing open research software. + +An Ambassador in India might know contributors with exactly the necessary +expertise. + +Someone in Canada might know an organization interested in supporting that kind +of work. + +Another OSL contributor might be able to mentor students who want to +participate. + +Someone else could organize a workshop so that knowledge created by the project +reaches even more people. + +No individual needs to solve every problem. + +The strength comes from the network. + +Each Ambassador contributes their relationships, experience, knowledge, culture, +and perspective. + +Over time, we hope the Ambassadors Program becomes much more than a collection +of representatives. + +We want to create a **global network of people helping other people create +knowledge, develop themselves, find opportunities, and make a positive +difference in their communities.** + +## What can an OSL Ambassador do? + +Ambassador activities may include: + +### Build relationships + +Connect OSL with: + +- universities; +- research laboratories; +- professors and researchers; +- student organizations; +- scientific communities; +- open-source communities; +- nonprofits; +- companies; +- foundations; +- government organizations; +- funders; +- conferences and events; +- other communities aligned with our mission. + +### Understand community needs + +Talk with people before proposing solutions. + +Learn about the challenges faced by researchers, students, developers, +institutions, and communities. + +Bring those challenges back to OSL so that our wider network can help explore +possible solutions. + +### Create opportunities for students and contributors + +Help people discover: + +- OSL projects; +- mentorship opportunities; +- scientific projects; +- technical challenges; +- open-source contributions; +- workshops; +- community activities; +- collaborations; +- internships or employment opportunities when available; +- other ways to learn through meaningful participation. + +### Help research become open + +Identify scientific software, tools, datasets, educational resources, or +research projects that could benefit from open-source development or broader +community participation. + +Ambassadors can help researchers understand how OSL may support this transition. + +### Organize activities + +Work with local communities and institutions to organize: + +- workshops; +- lectures; +- hackathons; +- project clinics; +- mentoring sessions; +- community meetings; +- open-science discussions; +- contributor onboarding sessions; +- training activities; +- collaborative research activities. + +### Find collaborations + +Explore opportunities where OSL and another organization can work together. + +This might involve research, education, software development, community +building, consulting, outreach, events, mentoring, or other activities. + +### Identify support and funding + +Help discover organizations interested in supporting open science and +open-source scientific projects. + +This may include: + +- grants; +- sponsorships; +- donations; +- institutional partnerships; +- consulting contracts; +- project contracts; +- infrastructure; +- cloud or computing resources; +- travel support; +- event support; +- other forms of assistance. + +Ambassadors may identify and introduce these opportunities, but they cannot make +financial or contractual commitments on behalf of OSL without authorization. + +### Share knowledge + +Create resources that can benefit the entire network. + +For example: + +- presentations; +- guides; +- workshop materials; +- documentation; +- case studies; +- translations; +- tutorials; +- community reports; +- lessons learned from local activities. + +### Help other Ambassadors + +Our goal is not to create isolated representatives. + +Ambassadors should help one another. + +A contact discovered by one Ambassador may become an opportunity for someone on +another continent. + +A successful university workshop can become a template for other Ambassadors. + +A partnership model developed in one community may inspire collaborations +elsewhere. + +## Who are we looking for? + +We are not looking for people with the biggest professional networks. + +We are not looking only for senior researchers. + +We are not looking only for developers. + +And we are not choosing Ambassadors based on prestigious titles, institutions, +or social-media audiences. + +We are looking for people who believe in the purpose behind Open Science Labs. + +People who understand the importance of helping others grow. + +People who share opportunities rather than keeping them to themselves. + +People who enjoy connecting people. + +People who are willing to listen before proposing solutions. + +People who care about students, researchers, developers, scientists, and +communities having opportunities to develop their potential. + +People who understand that collaboration should create value for everyone +involved. + +And people who believe that their own growth and the growth of others do not +need to compete. + +At Open Science Labs, **we grow together**. + +## Who can apply? + +The Ambassadors Program is intended for people who are already part of the Open +Science Labs community. + +Applicants should: + +1. Be an active contributor to at least one OSL project, program, working group, + community initiative, or other recognized activity. + +2. Normally have at least **three months of involvement with OSL** before + applying. + +3. Have made meaningful contributions to OSL. + +4. Understand OSL's mission, projects, values, and community culture. + +5. Demonstrate alignment with OSL's commitment to social impact and helping + other people grow. + +6. Be interested in building relationships and creating opportunities for other + people—not only promoting themselves or their own work. + +7. Be willing to collaborate openly with other OSL contributors and Ambassadors. + +8. Be willing to communicate their activities, opportunities, and challenges + back to OSL. + +9. Follow the Open Science Labs Code of Conduct and Ambassador guidelines. + +10. Be at least 18 years old. + +Meeting the eligibility requirements does not automatically guarantee +acceptance. + +Because Ambassadors publicly represent Open Science Labs, the role requires an +additional level of trust and responsibility. + +## What does “active contributor” mean? + +Contribution to OSL can take many forms. + +You do **not** need to be a software developer to become an Ambassador. + +Meaningful participation may include: + +- software development; +- scientific research; +- documentation; +- project management; +- mentoring; +- reviewing contributions; +- translations; +- design; +- communications; +- community organization; +- event organization; +- teaching; +- outreach; +- writing; +- partnerships; +- fundraising support; +- maintaining community infrastructure; +- coordinating an OSL initiative; +- other recognized contributions to the community. + +Not every contribution happens publicly on GitHub. + +When contributions cannot easily be demonstrated with public links, an OSL +project lead, mentor, maintainer, or initiative coordinator may confirm the +applicant's participation. + +## Contribution + Trust + Purpose + +We think of Ambassador eligibility around three principles. + +### Contribution + +The person should already have an established relationship with Open Science +Labs. + +Ambassadors should understand the community they are representing. + +### Trust + +Ambassadors may interact with professors, universities, companies, funders, +students, researchers, and other organizations while representing OSL. + +We need to be confident that they will represent the community responsibly. + +### Purpose + +Ambassadors should understand **why** Open Science Labs exists. + +They should believe in helping other people develop themselves, expanding access +to opportunities and knowledge, strengthening communities, and using science and +technology to create positive social impact. + +An excellent technical contributor may not necessarily want to take on this +role—and that is perfectly fine. + +The Ambassadors Program is for people who identify with this particular mission. + +## How to apply + +Ambassador applications are submitted through GitHub using the **OSL Ambassador +Application** issue template. + +Applicants will be asked about: + +- who they are; +- how they currently contribute to OSL; +- the OSL projects, programs, or initiatives they participate in; +- examples of their contributions; +- the communities, institutions, disciplines, or geographic regions they are + connected with; +- languages they speak; +- why they would like to become an OSL Ambassador; +- what helping other people grow means to them; +- examples of how they have helped others learn, develop, connect, or find + opportunities; +- needs or challenges they see in their community; +- groups or communities they believe OSL could help; +- what positive impact they would like to create during the next year; +- ideas they would like to explore as an Ambassador; +- the types of Ambassador activities that interest them; +- an OSL contributor, mentor, maintainer, or initiative lead who can confirm + their current participation; +- what information they consent to having displayed publicly. + +Applicants should **not publish private contact information belonging to +references or external contacts in GitHub issues**. + +Where additional verification is needed, it can be handled privately. + +## How applications are evaluated + +We are not evaluating who has the most impressive résumé. + +Applications are primarily considered according to the following areas. + +### Participation + +Does the applicant have an established and positive relationship with OSL? + +### Mission alignment + +Does the applicant understand and support OSL's mission, including its +social-impact dimension? + +### Community mindset + +Does the applicant genuinely want to help other people and communities grow? + +### Initiative + +Can they identify realistic opportunities to create connections or positive +impact? + +### Collaboration + +Are they willing to share information, collaborate with others, and bring +opportunities back to the community? + +### Communication + +Can they communicate respectfully and responsibly with people inside and outside +OSL? + +### Trust + +Can OSL reasonably trust them to represent the community? + +Applicants do not need previous experience as professional speakers, +fundraisers, community managers, or partnership developers. + +The Ambassadors Program should also be a place where people **develop those +abilities through experience, mentorship, and collaboration**. + +## Ambassador term + +Active Ambassador status is granted for **12 months**. + +Ambassadorship is renewable. + +We intentionally use a renewable term because being an Ambassador should +indicate **current participation**, rather than being a permanent credential +awarded once and retained indefinitely. + +Each public Ambassador profile will include: + +**Ambassador since:** [date] + +**Current term:** [date – date] + +**Status:** Active Ambassador + +This makes it clear to external organizations whether someone's Ambassador +status is currently valid. + +## Remaining an Active Ambassador + +We know Ambassadors are volunteers. + +People have studies, jobs, families, research, health, and many other +responsibilities. + +For that reason, the program focuses on **meaningful participation rather than +high activity quotas**. + +To maintain Active Ambassador status, an Ambassador should: + +- remain involved with at least one OSL project, program, initiative, or + community activity; +- complete at least **two meaningful Ambassador activities during each rolling + six-month period**; +- submit a short activity check-in approximately once every three months; +- remain reasonably reachable by OSL; +- continue following the Code of Conduct and Ambassador guidelines. + +We may adjust these requirements as we learn from the first cohorts of +Ambassadors. + +## What counts as an Ambassador activity? + +Examples include: + +- meeting with a professor or research group to discuss their needs; +- establishing a new relationship with a university; +- introducing a potential project to OSL; +- connecting students with OSL projects; +- organizing a workshop, lecture, meeting, or other activity; +- giving a talk about OSL or relevant open-science topics; +- mentoring students or contributors; +- developing a collaboration proposal; +- identifying a possible institutional partner; +- identifying a meaningful funding opportunity; +- introducing an organization to OSL; +- helping a scientific project become open source; +- connecting people who later begin a useful collaboration; +- creating a reusable resource for the Ambassador community; +- representing OSL at a relevant event; +- helping another Ambassador develop an initiative; +- contributing to another activity aligned with the program's goals. + +Simply reposting OSL content on social media would normally **not by itself** +qualify as meaningful Ambassador activity. + +We care about the quality and potential impact of activities—not about +generating activity for the sake of reporting numbers. + +## Ambassador check-ins + +Approximately once every three months, Ambassadors will submit a lightweight +update. + +This is not intended to be a bureaucratic report. + +It helps us understand what is happening throughout the network and, more +importantly, helps OSL support opportunities discovered by Ambassadors. + +A check-in can answer a few simple questions. + +### What did you do? + +Briefly describe conversations, activities, introductions, events, +contributions, or other relevant work. + +### What did you learn? + +Did you discover a need, challenge, idea, or opportunity? + +### What happened next? + +Was there an introduction, follow-up meeting, proposal, project, event, or other +result? + +### Is there any supporting information? + +When available, include links to: + +- events; +- issues; +- pull requests; +- presentations; +- articles; +- meeting notes; +- repositories; +- photos; +- other public materials. + +Not every valuable conversation produces a public URL, and that is completely +acceptable. + +### How can OSL help? + +Perhaps the Ambassador needs: + +- someone with particular expertise; +- an introduction; +- presentation materials; +- help preparing a workshop; +- advice about a partnership; +- project contributors; +- funding information; +- another Ambassador in a different region; +- support from the wider community. + +Ambassador reporting should create opportunities for collaboration—not simply +measure activity. + +## Sensitive opportunities + +Some partnership discussions, institutional conversations, personal situations, +or early-stage opportunities should not be published publicly. + +Ambassadors should use appropriate private OSL communication channels whenever +sharing information publicly could: + +- expose personal information; +- breach confidentiality; +- damage a relationship; +- disclose an opportunity prematurely; +- reveal institutional information that was shared in confidence. + +Transparency is important, but respecting people and relationships is more +important. + +## Taking a break + +Life happens. + +An Ambassador who temporarily cannot participate can request **On Leave** +status. + +Taking leave is not a failure and carries no penalty. + +During this period, the person is not considered an Active Ambassador and will +not be presented publicly as someone currently representing OSL. + +When they are ready to return, their Active status can be restored after +confirming that they still meet the relevant program requirements. + +## Inactive status + +OSL may contact an Ambassador when we have not received activity updates for an +extended period. + +Normally, the first step will simply be to ask how they are doing and whether +they would like to: + +- remain active; +- request leave; +- step down; +- update us about activities that were not previously reported. + +An Ambassador may lose Active status when: + +- they have no qualifying Ambassador activity for six months; +- two consecutive check-ins are missed without communication; +- they are no longer participating in OSL; +- they voluntarily step down; +- OSL repeatedly cannot contact them; +- they no longer meet program requirements; +- serious Code of Conduct or trust concerns arise. + +Removing Active status is not intended as a punishment. + +It helps ensure that universities, partners, researchers, students, and other +organizations can trust that people listed as Active Ambassadors are genuinely +participating in OSL. + +## Renewing Ambassador status + +Near the end of the 12-month term, Active Ambassadors can request renewal. + +They will not need to complete the entire application process again. + +Renewal will normally involve a short review of: + +- continued involvement with OSL; +- Ambassador activities during the previous year; +- current interests; +- lessons learned; +- future plans; +- continued agreement with the Code of Conduct and Ambassador guidelines. + +The renewal process is also an opportunity for Ambassadors to decide whether +they would like to continue, take a break, or finish their active service. + +## Ambassador Alumni + +Someone does not stop being part of the OSL story simply because their active +Ambassador term ends. + +People who served as Ambassadors in good standing may become part of the **OSL +Ambassador Alumni** network. + +Former Ambassadors may be listed separately with information such as: + +- their name; +- the period during which they served; +- their region; +- important activities or contributions; +- links to their public profile, when they wish to remain listed. + +Alumni remain welcome members of the OSL community and may apply to return to +Active Ambassador status in the future. + +However, Ambassador Alumni should not present themselves as currently authorized +OSL Ambassadors. + +## Ambassador Emeritus + +We do not plan to automatically give every former Ambassador an “Emeritus” +title. + +Instead, OSL may in the future use **Ambassador Emeritus** as a special honorary +recognition for individuals who have made exceptional, sustained contributions +to the Ambassador community or the broader OSL mission. + +Emeritus recognition would acknowledge past impact and would not necessarily +mean that someone currently represents OSL. + +## Public Ambassador directory + +Active Ambassadors will be listed on the Open Science Labs website so that +community members and external organizations can verify their current status. + +With each Ambassador's consent, profiles may include: + +- name; +- photograph; +- country or region; +- languages; +- current OSL projects or initiatives; +- scientific or technical interests; +- community interests; +- institutional or professional affiliation; +- short biography; +- areas where they can help; +- Ambassador activities; +- GitHub profile; +- LinkedIn or another professional profile; +- preferred public contact method; +- Ambassador start date; +- current status; +- current term or valid-through date. + +Ambassadors decide which optional personal information is published. + +An institutional affiliation shown on an Ambassador profile is provided for +context. + +It does **not** imply that the institution officially endorses Open Science Labs +or that the Ambassador represents that institution unless such a relationship +has separately been established. + +## Representing Open Science Labs + +Ambassadors are trusted representatives of our community. + +However, Ambassadorship does not give someone authority to make legal, +financial, contractual, employment, or institutional commitments on behalf of +Open Science Labs. + +Ambassadors are encouraged to: + +- introduce people to OSL; +- explain our mission; +- present publicly available information about OSL; +- explore possible collaborations; +- organize approved community activities; +- meet with researchers, organizations, and communities; +- identify opportunities; +- connect people with OSL contributors; +- bring proposals and partnership ideas back to the community. + +Formal agreements involving areas such as: + +- contracts; +- funding; +- sponsorship; +- grants; +- institutional partnerships; +- employment; +- financial commitments; +- official endorsements; +- use of OSL assets; +- representation of OSL in formal agreements + +must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate OSL leadership. + +Ambassadors do not need to negotiate these arrangements themselves. + +Their role can simply be to **open the door and help the right people meet each +other**. + +## Code of Conduct + +OSL Ambassadors are expected to follow the +[Open Science Labs Code of Conduct](/about/coc/) whenever participating in OSL +activities or representing the community elsewhere. + +This includes: + +- online communities; +- universities; +- conferences; +- workshops; +- meetings; +- social media; +- professional communication; +- events; +- other contexts in which someone identifies themselves as an OSL Ambassador. + +Ambassadors should treat people with respect, protect the trust placed in them, +and help create welcoming environments. + +Serious or repeated violations may result in suspension or removal from the +program according to OSL's community governance and Code of Conduct procedures. + +## What does OSL provide to Ambassadors? + +Ambassadors should not be expected to build these relationships alone. + +As the program develops, Open Science Labs aims to provide: + +- onboarding about OSL's mission, projects, initiatives, and community; +- a dedicated space for Ambassadors to communicate; +- opportunities to meet other Ambassadors around the world; +- reusable OSL presentations and outreach materials; +- information about OSL projects and opportunities; +- support preparing talks and workshops; +- support planning community activities; +- help understanding potential partnerships; +- introductions to relevant OSL contributors; +- introductions between Ambassadors; +- support evaluating opportunities; +- opportunities to present ideas to the wider OSL community; +- mentorship; +- leadership experience; +- recognition of Ambassador contributions; +- an official Ambassador profile; +- an official time-limited Ambassador credential; +- references or confirmation of verified contributions when appropriate. + +When resources are available, OSL may also be able to support specific +Ambassador activities. + +However, becoming an Ambassador does not automatically guarantee funding. + +## A learning opportunity + +We do not expect Ambassadors to arrive knowing how to do everything. + +Someone may join the program without experience talking to universities. + +Someone may never have organized a workshop. + +Someone may want to learn how partnerships work. + +Someone may be giving their first public presentation. + +Someone may want to develop leadership or communication skills. + +That is part of the program too. + +OSL exists to help people grow, and Ambassadors themselves should also have +opportunities to develop. + +More experienced Ambassadors and community members can help others learn. + +Over time, someone who joined OSL looking for mentorship may become the person +mentoring the next generation. + +That cycle is exactly what we want to create. + +## Volunteer participation + +Participation in the Open Science Labs Ambassadors Program is voluntary and does +not constitute employment by Open Science Labs. + +Being an Ambassador does not guarantee: + +- employment; +- internships; +- contracts; +- travel funding; +- conference funding; +- grants; +- scholarships; +- sponsorship; +- financial compensation. + +When relevant opportunities become available, however, we want Ambassadors and +other community members to be able to discover and benefit from them. + +## What does success look like? + +Success is not simply having hundreds of Ambassadors. + +It is not measured by how many social-media posts are published. + +It is not measured only by how many organizations appear in a database. + +We want to see meaningful outcomes. + +A student found a project where they could develop themselves. + +A professor received help opening their research software. + +A community gained access to knowledge it did not previously have. + +A contributor became a mentor. + +An Ambassador developed leadership skills. + +A research group found collaborators. + +Two communities started working together. + +A project received the support it needed to continue. + +Someone found an opportunity because another person cared enough to connect +them. + +A relationship created something valuable that did not exist before. + +These are the kinds of outcomes we want the Ambassadors Program to create. + +## We grow when people grow + +Our goal is not to create a network simply so that Open Science Labs becomes +bigger. + +Our goal is to create a network that makes it possible for **more people to +learn, contribute, collaborate, develop themselves, and create positive +impact**. + +When those people grow, our community grows with them. + +When they help someone else, the network becomes stronger. + +And when people across countries, disciplines, institutions, and backgrounds +begin helping each other, the possibilities become much greater than anything a +single organization could accomplish alone. + +**We don't build a network so OSL can grow.** + +**We build a network so people can grow—and OSL grows with them.** + +## Become an OSL Ambassador + +If you are already contributing to Open Science Labs, believe in our mission, +and would like to help create opportunities for other people and communities, we +would love to hear from you. + +You do not need to know exactly what you will accomplish yet. + +Start with your community. + +Who could benefit from OSL? + +What challenges do people around you face? + +What knowledge could be shared? + +What relationships could be created? + +What could we build together? + +And whose life could be different because someone created an opportunity for +them? + +Not yet eligible? + +Join the [Open Science Labs community](/discord/), contribute to one of our +projects or initiatives, learn with us, and help others along the way. + +Your journey toward becoming an OSL Ambassador can start there. + +## Grow locally. Connect globally. Create opportunities. Help people grow. diff --git a/pages/partnership/index.md b/pages/partnership/index.md index fa63965e..7a8cc5de 100644 --- a/pages/partnership/index.md +++ b/pages/partnership/index.md @@ -51,6 +51,18 @@ other community-led opportunities. Visit the [Community Partners](/partnership/community/) page to discover current opportunities or suggest an initiative for OSL to publicize. +## Ambassadors Program + +The OSL Ambassadors Program is a global network of active contributors who build +relationships, listen to community needs, connect people with useful +opportunities, and help open science create positive social impact. + +Ambassadors work with universities, research groups, students, open-source +communities, companies, nonprofits, funders, and other aligned communities. 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Create opportunities. Help people grow.** The Open Science Labs Ambassadors Program is a global network of active OSL -contributors who help connect Open Science Labs with universities, research -groups, students, open-source communities, companies, nonprofit organizations, -funders, and other communities around the world. +contributors who connect our community with universities, research groups, +students, open-source communities, companies, nonprofits, funders, and other +mission-aligned organizations. -But becoming an OSL Ambassador is about much more than promoting Open Science -Labs. - -It is about **people**. - -It is about listening to communities, understanding their needs, creating -opportunities, sharing knowledge, building relationships, and helping people -grow. - -We want to build a worldwide network of people who believe that science, -technology, open source, education, mentorship, and collaboration can be -powerful tools for positive social impact. - -## Why the Ambassadors Program exists - -Open Science Labs was not created only for its founders, maintainers, or current -contributors. - -We are building OSL for everyone. - -We want OSL to be a place where people from different countries, backgrounds, -disciplines, and stages of their careers can find opportunities to learn, -contribute, collaborate, develop themselves, and make a difference. - -We believe that communities become stronger when people help each other grow. - -A contribution to an open-source project can become someone's first professional -experience. - -A mentor can help a student discover a career they did not know was possible. - -A research project can give someone the opportunity to develop new scientific -and technical skills. - -A workshop can introduce an entire community to knowledge and tools they -previously could not access. - -A conversation with a professor can lead to research software being released as +Ambassadors are not simply promoters. They are **listeners, community builders, +connectors, and opportunity creators** who help people learn, collaborate, and +develop their potential through science, technology, education, mentorship, and open source. -An introduction between two people can lead to a collaboration, a job, a -research project, a friendship, or an opportunity that changes someone's life. - -This human impact is an essential part of the Open Science Labs mission. - -The Ambassadors Program exists to help us expand that impact. - -## Grow together - -Our philosophy is simple: - -**We want to grow while helping others grow.** - -An OSL Ambassador should therefore not begin a conversation by asking: - -> What can this university, organization, or person do for OSL? - -Instead, we want Ambassadors to ask: - -**What do they need?** - -**What challenges are they facing?** - -**How could OSL help?** - -**What could we create together?** - -**How could this collaboration help other people?** - -**And how could everyone involved grow through the relationship?** - -Perhaps a professor has research software that has never been published and -would like help turning it into a sustainable open-source project. - -Perhaps a laboratory needs developers or scientists for a research project. - -Perhaps students are looking for meaningful projects where they can gain -experience. - -Perhaps a university would like to organize an activity around open science but -does not know where to begin. - -Perhaps a company is interested in supporting scientific open source. - -Perhaps a nonprofit has a problem that members of the OSL community could help -solve. - -Perhaps an institution could support OSL through a grant, contract, sponsorship, -infrastructure, expertise, introductions, or another form of collaboration. - -Sometimes OSL will be able to help. - -Sometimes the people we meet will be able to help us. - -And often, the most interesting opportunities will be ones that neither side -imagined before starting the conversation. - -## More than representatives - -An OSL Ambassador is not simply someone who shares OSL posts or distributes -promotional materials. - -Ambassadors are **community builders, connectors, listeners, and opportunity -creators**. - -They help build bridges between people, projects, institutions, and communities. - -An Ambassador might: - -- speak with a professor about opening a scientific software project; -- introduce students to OSL projects where they can gain experience; -- organize a workshop or lecture with a university; -- connect a research group with developers or scientists in the OSL network; -- identify a potential partner for an OSL initiative; -- find an organization interested in supporting open science; -- mentor students or new contributors; -- represent OSL at an event; -- help create a new local open-science community; -- discover a grant or funding opportunity; -- introduce two people who should know each other; -- listen to the needs of a community and bring those needs back to OSL. - -There is no single way to be an effective Ambassador. - -Different communities have different needs, and we want Ambassadors to have the -freedom to explore them. - -## Social impact is part of our mission - -Open Science Labs believes that science and technology should create -opportunities for people. - -We want to help make knowledge, experience, collaboration, and professional -development more accessible. - -This means looking beyond projects and asking what happens to the people around -those projects. - -Can a student develop skills that help them begin their career? - -Can an early-career researcher gain experience working in an international -community? - -Can someone from a community with fewer opportunities access mentorship and -meaningful projects? - -Can a researcher receive the support needed to turn an idea into something -useful to others? - -Can someone who has learned something through OSL later become a mentor for -another person? - -Can a project create opportunities for dozens—or hundreds—of people beyond its -original contributors? - -These questions matter to us. - -Our goal is not only to build software, organize events, or grow an -organization. - -Our goal is to help build an ecosystem in which **people help other people -develop their potential**. - -## A network with a purpose - -Imagine an OSL Ambassador at a university in Brazil learning that a professor -needs help developing open research software. - -An Ambassador in India might know contributors with exactly the necessary -expertise. - -Someone in Canada might know an organization interested in supporting that kind -of work. - -Another OSL contributor might be able to mentor students who want to -participate. - -Someone else could organize a workshop so that knowledge created by the project -reaches even more people. +## Why the Ambassadors Program exists -No individual needs to solve every problem. +OSL is for people from different countries, disciplines, backgrounds, and career +stages. We want more people to find meaningful ways to learn, contribute, build +experience, and create positive social impact. -The strength comes from the network. +Our approach is simple: **we grow while helping others grow**. Ambassadors start +by asking what a community needs, what challenges it faces, and what OSL and +that community could create together—not only what the community can do for OSL. -Each Ambassador contributes their relationships, experience, knowledge, culture, -and perspective. +That approach can turn: -Over time, we hope the Ambassadors Program becomes much more than a collection -of representatives. +- a research tool into a sustainable open-source project; +- a student contribution into valuable professional experience; +- a workshop into access to new knowledge and skills; +- an introduction into a project, partnership, mentorship, or job opportunity; +- a local need into an international collaboration. -We want to create a **global network of people helping other people create -knowledge, develop themselves, find opportunities, and make a positive -difference in their communities.** +No Ambassador needs to solve every problem. The strength of the program comes +from a network that shares relationships, knowledge, experience, and +opportunities across regions and disciplines. ## What can an OSL Ambassador do? -Ambassador activities may include: - -### Build relationships - -Connect OSL with: - -- universities; -- research laboratories; -- professors and researchers; -- student organizations; -- scientific communities; -- open-source communities; -- nonprofits; -- companies; -- foundations; -- government organizations; -- funders; -- conferences and events; -- other communities aligned with our mission. - -### Understand community needs - -Talk with people before proposing solutions. - -Learn about the challenges faced by researchers, students, developers, -institutions, and communities. - -Bring those challenges back to OSL so that our wider network can help explore -possible solutions. - -### Create opportunities for students and contributors - -Help people discover: - -- OSL projects; -- mentorship opportunities; -- scientific projects; -- technical challenges; -- open-source contributions; -- workshops; -- community activities; -- collaborations; -- internships or employment opportunities when available; -- other ways to learn through meaningful participation. - -### Help research become open - -Identify scientific software, tools, datasets, educational resources, or -research projects that could benefit from open-source development or broader -community participation. - -Ambassadors can help researchers understand how OSL may support this transition. - -### Organize activities - -Work with local communities and institutions to organize: - -- workshops; -- lectures; -- hackathons; -- project clinics; -- mentoring sessions; -- community meetings; -- open-science discussions; -- contributor onboarding sessions; -- training activities; -- collaborative research activities. - -### Find collaborations - -Explore opportunities where OSL and another organization can work together. - -This might involve research, education, software development, community -building, consulting, outreach, events, mentoring, or other activities. - -### Identify support and funding - -Help discover organizations interested in supporting open science and -open-source scientific projects. - -This may include: - -- grants; -- sponsorships; -- donations; -- institutional partnerships; -- consulting contracts; -- project contracts; -- infrastructure; -- cloud or computing resources; -- travel support; -- event support; -- other forms of assistance. - -Ambassadors may identify and introduce these opportunities, but they cannot make -financial or contractual commitments on behalf of OSL without authorization. - -### Share knowledge - -Create resources that can benefit the entire network. - -For example: - -- presentations; -- guides; -- workshop materials; -- documentation; -- case studies; -- translations; -- tutorials; -- community reports; -- lessons learned from local activities. - -### Help other Ambassadors - -Our goal is not to create isolated representatives. - -Ambassadors should help one another. - -A contact discovered by one Ambassador may become an opportunity for someone on -another continent. - -A successful university workshop can become a template for other Ambassadors. - -A partnership model developed in one community may inspire collaborations -elsewhere. - -## Who are we looking for? - -We are not looking for people with the biggest professional networks. - -We are not looking only for senior researchers. - -We are not looking only for developers. - -And we are not choosing Ambassadors based on prestigious titles, institutions, -or social-media audiences. - -We are looking for people who believe in the purpose behind Open Science Labs. - -People who understand the importance of helping others grow. - -People who share opportunities rather than keeping them to themselves. - -People who enjoy connecting people. - -People who are willing to listen before proposing solutions. - -People who care about students, researchers, developers, scientists, and -communities having opportunities to develop their potential. - -People who understand that collaboration should create value for everyone -involved. - -And people who believe that their own growth and the growth of others do not -need to compete. - -At Open Science Labs, **we grow together**. +Ambassadors choose activities that fit their community and experience. They may: + +- build relationships with universities, laboratories, researchers, student + groups, open-source communities, nonprofits, companies, foundations, funders, + public organizations, conferences, and other aligned groups; +- listen to researchers, students, developers, and communities, then bring their + needs and ideas back to OSL; +- connect people with OSL projects, contributors, mentors, learning activities, + research collaborations, or professional opportunities when available; +- help researchers explore how software, datasets, educational resources, or + other work could become open and community-supported; +- organize workshops, lectures, hackathons, project clinics, mentoring sessions, + contributor onboarding, or open-science discussions; +- introduce potential collaborators and help shape proposals involving research, + education, software, consulting, outreach, or community building; +- identify grants, sponsorships, infrastructure, expertise, event support, or + other resources that may help open-science work; +- represent OSL at relevant events and help form local open-science communities; +- create reusable guides, presentations, translations, tutorials, case studies, + workshop materials, or community reports; +- help other Ambassadors develop initiatives and make useful connections. + +Meaningful Ambassador work creates a relationship, opportunity, resource, or +outcome. Simply reposting OSL content on social media does not normally count as +an Ambassador activity by itself. ## Who can apply? -The Ambassadors Program is intended for people who are already part of the Open -Science Labs community. - -Applicants should: - -1. Be an active contributor to at least one OSL project, program, working group, - community initiative, or other recognized activity. - -2. Normally have at least **three months of involvement with OSL** before - applying. - -3. Have made meaningful contributions to OSL. - -4. Understand OSL's mission, projects, values, and community culture. - -5. Demonstrate alignment with OSL's commitment to social impact and helping - other people grow. - -6. Be interested in building relationships and creating opportunities for other - people—not only promoting themselves or their own work. - -7. Be willing to collaborate openly with other OSL contributors and Ambassadors. - -8. Be willing to communicate their activities, opportunities, and challenges - back to OSL. - -9. Follow the Open Science Labs Code of Conduct and Ambassador guidelines. - -10. Be at least 18 years old. - -Meeting the eligibility requirements does not automatically guarantee -acceptance. - -Because Ambassadors publicly represent Open Science Labs, the role requires an -additional level of trust and responsibility. - -## What does “active contributor” mean? - -Contribution to OSL can take many forms. - -You do **not** need to be a software developer to become an Ambassador. - -Meaningful participation may include: - -- software development; -- scientific research; -- documentation; -- project management; -- mentoring; -- reviewing contributions; -- translations; -- design; -- communications; -- community organization; -- event organization; -- teaching; -- outreach; -- writing; -- partnerships; -- fundraising support; -- maintaining community infrastructure; -- coordinating an OSL initiative; -- other recognized contributions to the community. - -Not every contribution happens publicly on GitHub. - -When contributions cannot easily be demonstrated with public links, an OSL -project lead, mentor, maintainer, or initiative coordinator may confirm the -applicant's participation. - -## Contribution + Trust + Purpose - -We think of Ambassador eligibility around three principles. - -### Contribution - -The person should already have an established relationship with Open Science -Labs. - -Ambassadors should understand the community they are representing. - -### Trust - -Ambassadors may interact with professors, universities, companies, funders, -students, researchers, and other organizations while representing OSL. - -We need to be confident that they will represent the community responsibly. - -### Purpose - -Ambassadors should understand **why** Open Science Labs exists. - -They should believe in helping other people develop themselves, expanding access -to opportunities and knowledge, strengthening communities, and using science and -technology to create positive social impact. - -An excellent technical contributor may not necessarily want to take on this -role—and that is perfectly fine. - -The Ambassadors Program is for people who identify with this particular mission. +The program is intended for people who already have an established relationship +with OSL. Applicants should: + +1. be an active contributor to at least one OSL project, program, working group, + community initiative, or other recognized activity; +2. normally have at least **three months of involvement with OSL** and have made + meaningful contributions; +3. understand OSL's mission, projects, values, and community culture; +4. care about helping other people and communities grow, rather than using the + role only for self-promotion; +5. be willing to listen, build relationships, share opportunities, and + collaborate openly with contributors and other Ambassadors; +6. communicate activities, opportunities, and challenges back to OSL; +7. follow the OSL Code of Conduct and Ambassador guidelines; and +8. be at least 18 years old. + +Contributions are not limited to software. Research, documentation, project +management, mentoring, review, translation, design, communications, teaching, +events, outreach, writing, partnerships, fundraising support, and community +infrastructure can all demonstrate meaningful participation. When work is not +publicly visible, an OSL lead, maintainer, mentor, or initiative coordinator may +confirm it. + +Eligibility is considered through three principles: + +- **Contribution:** the applicant knows OSL through meaningful participation. +- **Trust:** OSL can reasonably expect the applicant to represent the community + responsibly. +- **Purpose:** the applicant shares our commitment to opportunity, learning, + social impact, and mutual growth. + +Meeting the requirements does not guarantee acceptance because public +representation requires additional trust and responsibility. ## How to apply -Ambassador applications are submitted through GitHub using the **OSL Ambassador -Application** issue template. - -Applicants will be asked about: - -- who they are; -- how they currently contribute to OSL; -- the OSL projects, programs, or initiatives they participate in; -- examples of their contributions; -- the communities, institutions, disciplines, or geographic regions they are - connected with; -- languages they speak; -- why they would like to become an OSL Ambassador; -- what helping other people grow means to them; -- examples of how they have helped others learn, develop, connect, or find - opportunities; -- needs or challenges they see in their community; -- groups or communities they believe OSL could help; -- what positive impact they would like to create during the next year; -- ideas they would like to explore as an Ambassador; -- the types of Ambassador activities that interest them; -- an OSL contributor, mentor, maintainer, or initiative lead who can confirm - their current participation; -- what information they consent to having displayed publicly. - -Applicants should **not publish private contact information belonging to -references or external contacts in GitHub issues**. +Applications are submitted through GitHub using the **OSL Ambassador +Application** issue template. The application link will be published on this +page when it is available. -Where additional verification is needed, it can be handled privately. +Applicants will describe: -## How applications are evaluated +- their current OSL involvement and examples of contributions; +- the communities, institutions, disciplines, regions, and languages they know; +- why they want to become an Ambassador and what helping people grow means to + them; +- relevant experience helping people learn, connect, or find opportunities; +- needs they see in their community and ideas they want to explore; +- the impact and activities they would like to pursue during the next year; +- an OSL contributor who can confirm their participation; and +- which profile information they consent to make public. -We are not evaluating who has the most impressive résumé. +Do not publish private contact information belonging to references or external +contacts in a GitHub issue. Any necessary private verification will use an +appropriate private channel. -Applications are primarily considered according to the following areas. - -### Participation - -Does the applicant have an established and positive relationship with OSL? - -### Mission alignment - -Does the applicant understand and support OSL's mission, including its -social-impact dimension? - -### Community mindset - -Does the applicant genuinely want to help other people and communities grow? - -### Initiative - -Can they identify realistic opportunities to create connections or positive -impact? - -### Collaboration - -Are they willing to share information, collaborate with others, and bring -opportunities back to the community? - -### Communication - -Can they communicate respectfully and responsibly with people inside and outside -OSL? - -### Trust - -Can OSL reasonably trust them to represent the community? - -Applicants do not need previous experience as professional speakers, -fundraisers, community managers, or partnership developers. - -The Ambassadors Program should also be a place where people **develop those -abilities through experience, mentorship, and collaboration**. +Applications are evaluated for established participation, mission alignment, +community mindset, initiative, collaboration, respectful communication, and +trust. Prestigious titles, large networks, or professional experience in public +speaking, fundraising, or partnerships are not required. The program is also a +place to develop those skills. ## Ambassador term -Active Ambassador status is granted for **12 months**. - -Ambassadorship is renewable. - -We intentionally use a renewable term because being an Ambassador should -indicate **current participation**, rather than being a permanent credential -awarded once and retained indefinitely. - -Each public Ambassador profile will include: +Active Ambassador status lasts **12 months** and may be renewed. A renewable +term shows that the person is currently participating rather than holding a +permanent credential. -**Ambassador since:** [date] +To remain active, an Ambassador should: -**Current term:** [date – date] - -**Status:** Active Ambassador - -This makes it clear to external organizations whether someone's Ambassador -status is currently valid. - -## Remaining an Active Ambassador - -We know Ambassadors are volunteers. - -People have studies, jobs, families, research, health, and many other -responsibilities. - -For that reason, the program focuses on **meaningful participation rather than -high activity quotas**. - -To maintain Active Ambassador status, an Ambassador should: - -- remain involved with at least one OSL project, program, initiative, or - community activity; +- stay involved in at least one OSL project, program, initiative, or community + activity; - complete at least **two meaningful Ambassador activities during each rolling six-month period**; -- submit a short activity check-in approximately once every three months; -- remain reasonably reachable by OSL; +- submit a brief check-in about every three months; +- remain reasonably reachable; and - continue following the Code of Conduct and Ambassador guidelines. -We may adjust these requirements as we learn from the first cohorts of -Ambassadors. - -## What counts as an Ambassador activity? - -Examples include: - -- meeting with a professor or research group to discuss their needs; -- establishing a new relationship with a university; -- introducing a potential project to OSL; -- connecting students with OSL projects; -- organizing a workshop, lecture, meeting, or other activity; -- giving a talk about OSL or relevant open-science topics; -- mentoring students or contributors; -- developing a collaboration proposal; -- identifying a possible institutional partner; -- identifying a meaningful funding opportunity; -- introducing an organization to OSL; -- helping a scientific project become open source; -- connecting people who later begin a useful collaboration; -- creating a reusable resource for the Ambassador community; -- representing OSL at a relevant event; -- helping another Ambassador develop an initiative; -- contributing to another activity aligned with the program's goals. - -Simply reposting OSL content on social media would normally **not by itself** -qualify as meaningful Ambassador activity. - -We care about the quality and potential impact of activities—not about -generating activity for the sake of reporting numbers. - -## Ambassador check-ins - -Approximately once every three months, Ambassadors will submit a lightweight -update. - -This is not intended to be a bureaucratic report. - -It helps us understand what is happening throughout the network and, more -importantly, helps OSL support opportunities discovered by Ambassadors. - -A check-in can answer a few simple questions. - -### What did you do? - -Briefly describe conversations, activities, introductions, events, -contributions, or other relevant work. - -### What did you learn? - -Did you discover a need, challenge, idea, or opportunity? - -### What happened next? - -Was there an introduction, follow-up meeting, proposal, project, event, or other -result? - -### Is there any supporting information? - -When available, include links to: - -- events; -- issues; -- pull requests; -- presentations; -- articles; -- meeting notes; -- repositories; -- photos; -- other public materials. - -Not every valuable conversation produces a public URL, and that is completely -acceptable. - -### How can OSL help? - -Perhaps the Ambassador needs: - -- someone with particular expertise; -- an introduction; -- presentation materials; -- help preparing a workshop; -- advice about a partnership; -- project contributors; -- funding information; -- another Ambassador in a different region; -- support from the wider community. - -Ambassador reporting should create opportunities for collaboration—not simply -measure activity. - -## Sensitive opportunities - -Some partnership discussions, institutional conversations, personal situations, -or early-stage opportunities should not be published publicly. - -Ambassadors should use appropriate private OSL communication channels whenever -sharing information publicly could: - -- expose personal information; -- breach confidentiality; -- damage a relationship; -- disclose an opportunity prematurely; -- reveal institutional information that was shared in confidence. - -Transparency is important, but respecting people and relationships is more -important. - -## Taking a break - -Life happens. - -An Ambassador who temporarily cannot participate can request **On Leave** -status. - -Taking leave is not a failure and carries no penalty. - -During this period, the person is not considered an Active Ambassador and will -not be presented publicly as someone currently representing OSL. - -When they are ready to return, their Active status can be restored after -confirming that they still meet the relevant program requirements. - -## Inactive status - -OSL may contact an Ambassador when we have not received activity updates for an -extended period. - -Normally, the first step will simply be to ask how they are doing and whether -they would like to: - -- remain active; -- request leave; -- step down; -- update us about activities that were not previously reported. - -An Ambassador may lose Active status when: - -- they have no qualifying Ambassador activity for six months; -- two consecutive check-ins are missed without communication; -- they are no longer participating in OSL; -- they voluntarily step down; -- OSL repeatedly cannot contact them; -- they no longer meet program requirements; -- serious Code of Conduct or trust concerns arise. - -Removing Active status is not intended as a punishment. - -It helps ensure that universities, partners, researchers, students, and other -organizations can trust that people listed as Active Ambassadors are genuinely -participating in OSL. - -## Renewing Ambassador status - -Near the end of the 12-month term, Active Ambassadors can request renewal. - -They will not need to complete the entire application process again. - -Renewal will normally involve a short review of: - -- continued involvement with OSL; -- Ambassador activities during the previous year; -- current interests; -- lessons learned; -- future plans; -- continued agreement with the Code of Conduct and Ambassador guidelines. +A check-in is a lightweight way to share what the Ambassador did, what they +learned, what happened next, and how OSL can help. Public links to events, +issues, presentations, repositories, photos, or other evidence are useful when +available, but not every valuable conversation produces a public URL. -The renewal process is also an opportunity for Ambassadors to decide whether -they would like to continue, take a break, or finish their active service. +Examples of qualifying activities include meeting a research group, creating a +new university relationship, connecting students with projects, mentoring, +organizing an event, giving a talk, developing a collaboration proposal, helping +research become open source, identifying a partner or funding opportunity, +creating a reusable resource, or helping another Ambassador's initiative. -## Ambassador Alumni +### Leave, inactive status, and renewal -Someone does not stop being part of the OSL story simply because their active -Ambassador term ends. +Ambassadors are volunteers with responsibilities outside OSL. Anyone who needs a +break can request **On Leave** status without penalty and may return after +confirming that they still meet the program requirements. -People who served as Ambassadors in good standing may become part of the **OSL -Ambassador Alumni** network. +OSL will normally contact an Ambassador before changing their status. Active +status may end after six months without a qualifying activity, two missed +check-ins without communication, departure from OSL participation, loss of +contact, a voluntary decision to step down, failure to meet program +requirements, or serious conduct or trust concerns. -Former Ambassadors may be listed separately with information such as: +Near the end of a term, renewal uses a short review of continued participation, +activities, lessons, interests, future plans, and agreement with program rules. +Former Ambassadors who served in good standing may join the **OSL Ambassador +Alumni** network and later apply to return. OSL may reserve **Ambassador +Emeritus** as an honorary recognition for exceptional, sustained impact; it does +not necessarily authorize current representation. -- their name; -- the period during which they served; -- their region; -- important activities or contributions; -- links to their public profile, when they wish to remain listed. +### Public directory -Alumni remain welcome members of the OSL community and may apply to return to -Active Ambassador status in the future. +Active Ambassadors will be listed on the OSL website so others can verify their +status. With each person's consent, a profile may include their name, photo, +region, languages, interests, OSL work, biography, public links and contact +method, activities, start date, current term, and status. -However, Ambassador Alumni should not present themselves as currently authorized -OSL Ambassadors. - -## Ambassador Emeritus - -We do not plan to automatically give every former Ambassador an “Emeritus” -title. - -Instead, OSL may in the future use **Ambassador Emeritus** as a special honorary -recognition for individuals who have made exceptional, sustained contributions -to the Ambassador community or the broader OSL mission. - -Emeritus recognition would acknowledge past impact and would not necessarily -mean that someone currently represents OSL. - -## Public Ambassador directory - -Active Ambassadors will be listed on the Open Science Labs website so that -community members and external organizations can verify their current status. - -With each Ambassador's consent, profiles may include: - -- name; -- photograph; -- country or region; -- languages; -- current OSL projects or initiatives; -- scientific or technical interests; -- community interests; -- institutional or professional affiliation; -- short biography; -- areas where they can help; -- Ambassador activities; -- GitHub profile; -- LinkedIn or another professional profile; -- preferred public contact method; -- Ambassador start date; -- current status; -- current term or valid-through date. - -Ambassadors decide which optional personal information is published. - -An institutional affiliation shown on an Ambassador profile is provided for -context. - -It does **not** imply that the institution officially endorses Open Science Labs -or that the Ambassador represents that institution unless such a relationship -has separately been established. +Ambassadors choose which optional personal information is published. An +institutional affiliation provides context; it does not imply that the +institution endorses OSL or that the Ambassador represents it unless a separate +relationship establishes that authority. ## Representing Open Science Labs -Ambassadors are trusted representatives of our community. - -However, Ambassadorship does not give someone authority to make legal, -financial, contractual, employment, or institutional commitments on behalf of -Open Science Labs. - -Ambassadors are encouraged to: - -- introduce people to OSL; -- explain our mission; -- present publicly available information about OSL; -- explore possible collaborations; -- organize approved community activities; -- meet with researchers, organizations, and communities; -- identify opportunities; -- connect people with OSL contributors; -- bring proposals and partnership ideas back to the community. - -Formal agreements involving areas such as: - -- contracts; -- funding; -- sponsorship; -- grants; -- institutional partnerships; -- employment; -- financial commitments; -- official endorsements; -- use of OSL assets; -- representation of OSL in formal agreements - -must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate OSL leadership. - -Ambassadors do not need to negotiate these arrangements themselves. - -Their role can simply be to **open the door and help the right people meet each -other**. - -## Code of Conduct - -OSL Ambassadors are expected to follow the -[Open Science Labs Code of Conduct](/about/coc/) whenever participating in OSL -activities or representing the community elsewhere. - -This includes: - -- online communities; -- universities; -- conferences; -- workshops; -- meetings; -- social media; -- professional communication; -- events; -- other contexts in which someone identifies themselves as an OSL Ambassador. - -Ambassadors should treat people with respect, protect the trust placed in them, -and help create welcoming environments. - -Serious or repeated violations may result in suspension or removal from the -program according to OSL's community governance and Code of Conduct procedures. +Ambassadors may introduce people to OSL, explain our mission, share public +information, explore possible collaborations, organize approved community +activities, meet with organizations, and bring proposals or opportunities back +to the community. + +Ambassadorship does **not** authorize someone to make legal, financial, +contractual, employment, or institutional commitments for OSL. Contracts, +funding, sponsorships, grants, formal partnerships, employment, official +endorsements, use of OSL assets, and similar commitments require approval from +the appropriate OSL leadership. An Ambassador's role may simply be to open the +door and connect the right people. + +Sensitive partnership discussions, personal information, confidential material, +and early-stage opportunities should be shared only through appropriate private +OSL channels. Transparency matters, but protecting people, trust, and +relationships matters more. + +Ambassadors must follow the [Open Science Labs Code of Conduct](/about/coc/) in +OSL activities and whenever they identify themselves as OSL Ambassadors, +including at events, institutions, meetings, online communities, and on social +media. Serious or repeated violations may lead to suspension or removal under +OSL's community procedures. ## What does OSL provide to Ambassadors? -Ambassadors should not be expected to build these relationships alone. - -As the program develops, Open Science Labs aims to provide: - -- onboarding about OSL's mission, projects, initiatives, and community; -- a dedicated space for Ambassadors to communicate; -- opportunities to meet other Ambassadors around the world; -- reusable OSL presentations and outreach materials; -- information about OSL projects and opportunities; -- support preparing talks and workshops; -- support planning community activities; -- help understanding potential partnerships; -- introductions to relevant OSL contributors; -- introductions between Ambassadors; -- support evaluating opportunities; -- opportunities to present ideas to the wider OSL community; -- mentorship; -- leadership experience; -- recognition of Ambassador contributions; -- an official Ambassador profile; -- an official time-limited Ambassador credential; -- references or confirmation of verified contributions when appropriate. - -When resources are available, OSL may also be able to support specific -Ambassador activities. - -However, becoming an Ambassador does not automatically guarantee funding. - -## A learning opportunity - -We do not expect Ambassadors to arrive knowing how to do everything. - -Someone may join the program without experience talking to universities. - -Someone may never have organized a workshop. - -Someone may want to learn how partnerships work. - -Someone may be giving their first public presentation. - -Someone may want to develop leadership or communication skills. - -That is part of the program too. +OSL aims to help Ambassadors build relationships rather than expecting them to +work alone. As the program develops, support may include: -OSL exists to help people grow, and Ambassadors themselves should also have -opportunities to develop. +- onboarding about OSL's mission, projects, and opportunities; +- a dedicated space to communicate with Ambassadors around the world; +- reusable presentations, outreach resources, and workshop materials; +- help planning activities, preparing talks, and evaluating opportunities; +- introductions to relevant contributors, specialists, and Ambassadors; +- mentorship and opportunities to develop communication and leadership skills; +- opportunities to present ideas and lessons to the wider community; +- recognition, an official profile, and a time-limited credential; and +- confirmation of verified contributions when appropriate. -More experienced Ambassadors and community members can help others learn. - -Over time, someone who joined OSL looking for mentorship may become the person -mentoring the next generation. - -That cycle is exactly what we want to create. +Specific activities may receive additional support when resources are available, +but Ambassador status does not guarantee funding. ## Volunteer participation -Participation in the Open Science Labs Ambassadors Program is voluntary and does -not constitute employment by Open Science Labs. - -Being an Ambassador does not guarantee: - -- employment; -- internships; -- contracts; -- travel funding; -- conference funding; -- grants; -- scholarships; -- sponsorship; -- financial compensation. - -When relevant opportunities become available, however, we want Ambassadors and -other community members to be able to discover and benefit from them. - -## What does success look like? - -Success is not simply having hundreds of Ambassadors. - -It is not measured by how many social-media posts are published. - -It is not measured only by how many organizations appear in a database. - -We want to see meaningful outcomes. - -A student found a project where they could develop themselves. - -A professor received help opening their research software. - -A community gained access to knowledge it did not previously have. - -A contributor became a mentor. - -An Ambassador developed leadership skills. - -A research group found collaborators. - -Two communities started working together. - -A project received the support it needed to continue. - -Someone found an opportunity because another person cared enough to connect -them. +The Ambassadors Program is voluntary and does not constitute employment by OSL. +It does not guarantee employment, internships, contracts, travel or conference +funding, grants, scholarships, sponsorship, or financial compensation. -A relationship created something valuable that did not exist before. +## What success looks like -These are the kinds of outcomes we want the Ambassadors Program to create. +Success is measured by meaningful outcomes, not by the number of Ambassadors or +social-media posts: a student finds a project, a researcher opens useful +software, a community gains knowledge, a contributor becomes a mentor, an +Ambassador develops leadership skills, or a new collaboration receives the +support it needs. -## We grow when people grow - -Our goal is not to create a network simply so that Open Science Labs becomes -bigger. - -Our goal is to create a network that makes it possible for **more people to -learn, contribute, collaborate, develop themselves, and create positive -impact**. - -When those people grow, our community grows with them. - -When they help someone else, the network becomes stronger. - -And when people across countries, disciplines, institutions, and backgrounds -begin helping each other, the possibilities become much greater than anything a -single organization could accomplish alone. - -**We don't build a network so OSL can grow.** - -**We build a network so people can grow—and OSL grows with them.** +**We build the network so people can grow—and OSL grows with them.** ## Become an OSL Ambassador -If you are already contributing to Open Science Labs, believe in our mission, -and would like to help create opportunities for other people and communities, we -would love to hear from you. - -You do not need to know exactly what you will accomplish yet. - -Start with your community. - -Who could benefit from OSL? - -What challenges do people around you face? - -What knowledge could be shared? - -What relationships could be created? - -What could we build together? - -And whose life could be different because someone created an opportunity for -them? - -Not yet eligible? - -Join the [Open Science Labs community](/discord/), contribute to one of our -projects or initiatives, learn with us, and help others along the way. - -Your journey toward becoming an OSL Ambassador can start there. +If you already contribute to OSL, share our mission, and want to create +opportunities for other people and communities, review the eligibility criteria +and apply when the GitHub application link becomes available. -## Grow locally. Connect globally. Create opportunities. Help people grow. +Not yet eligible? Join the [Open Science Labs community](/discord/), contribute +to a project or initiative, learn with us, and help others along the way.