Ambassadors Program Application

Do you want to become an informed and active advocate for the Trust’s mission?

The Community Engagement Program of the Grand Canyon Trust is seeking volunteers to become Ambassadors for our organization. Ambassadors will collaborate with staff and other volunteers to implement creative projects that strengthen our programming, foster new relationships, and amplify our mission. 
Ambassadors will attend a month-long, once weekly, virtual training beginning in January 2027. During training, Ambassadors will learn what makes the Trust unique in our approaches to conservation and environmental justice on the Colorado Plateau. Training will equip volunteers with specific skills in advocacy, community engagement, and non-profit fundraising. 
After training Ambassadors will select between the following two roles: Community Engagement Ambassador and Philanthropy Ambassador. Within these two areas Ambassadors will have slightly different responsibilities, but they will all work towards the goal of expanding, educating, and empowering our community of members, rising leaders, and volunteers.

What does this position entail?

  • Ambassadors must: 

    • attend all four training sessions (11:30am-1:30pm MST: January 22nd, January 29th, February 5th, February 12th). 
    • attend at least four hours of continuing education annually, 
    • commit to serving a minimum of ~12 hours within their Ambassador role throughout the calendar year. 

  • Community Engagement Ambassadors will work with our Community Engagement Team to: forge connections with potential volunteers, rising leaders, and partners and mobilize our community in advocating for environmental justice on the Colorado Plateau.

  • Philanthropy Ambassadors will work with both the Community Engagement Team and the Development Team to expand our membership.

  • Ambassadors roles will be paired with a staff partner who will coach them through the design and implementation of a project that addresses a programmatic need. 

  • Example projects: 
    • Start a book or film club on Trust-related environmental topics to educate community members. 
    • Table at multiple community events to bring in new members, volunteers or rising leaders.
    • Organize an educational talk or workshop with an expert on a Trust-related topic (ex: Colorado River water, fire ecology, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, etc.).
    • Insert your own fabulous idea here!

What might you learn along the way?

  • You will learn about our mission, strategies, and work directly from our staff

  •  You’ll gain skills in community organizing, environmental advocacy, and non-profit development. 

  • You will build a network of fellow passionate environmental conservationists working together for a better future on the Colorado Plateau.

Do you have what it takes?

  • Excitement for the Trust’s mission and work on the Colorado Plateau.

  • A willingness to take action in your local area and reach out to other community members and organizations.

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. The ability to speak confidently about the Trust’s work in front of others. 

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

  • A genuine interest in learning about environmental issues on the Colorado Plateau.

  • All Ambassadors are representatives of the Trust and as such are expected to treat others with respect and kindness. 

Who would my staff contact be? Lena Bain, Volunteer Manager

Membership: We ask that all Ambassadors are members of the Grand Canyon Trust, at the $25 level or above. If this presents a barrier for you, let us know.

Compensation and benefits: No monetary compensation - this is a volunteer position. Benefits include; skill building in environmental advocacy and organizing, access to exclusive educational events, and Trust swag!

Term: Anticipated timeframe: Training in January- February 2027. Volunteering throughout the 2027 calendar year and beyond if desired, generally on the volunteers’ schedule.

Supplies needed: A computer, phone, or other electronic device and access to the internet to attend training online. 


Complete this online application. Our staff will be in touch with you to discuss the role further after receiving your application.

The application deadline is November 30th, 5 p.m. MST. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, contact volunteernow@grandcanyontrust.org

The Grand Canyon Trust is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We work actively to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of identity including but not limited to: Race, ethnicity, gender, parental status, national origin, age, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We actively seek diversity in our candidate pools. Applicants of all identities are encouraged to apply.





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