GOF Ambassadors
Welcome!
You’re here! You’re a Global Orphan Foundation Ambassador! We’re beyond thrilled that you’re willing to spend your time and energy helping spread the word about orphaned children and how people can help.
Thanks for joining us.
Here at GOF, we are building something that will quite literally transform lives for orphaned and vulnerable children around the world. We work for those children. Our board and staff always say that if we do our job well, we’ll create something that matters as much to them as it does to us, and all of our lives will be better for it.
You’re now a part of that team. We have a rare opportunity. Let’s make the most of it together.
We have included tools and resources below - if you need anything that you can’t find here - don’t hesitate to let us know!
TOOLS & RESOURCES
GOF Ambassador Guide
Where it all began! If you ever want a refresher on:
what we’re doing together
what your role is
how GOF staff is here to support you
the wording we use to talk about our programs
basic program/DRC stats
HERE it is.
A guide to working in Canva:
This video is a guide for GOF Volunteers (Ambassadors, In-person Fundraiser hosts, and Dinner Experience hosts) on working in Canva. We cover:
how to log in
GOF's Brand kit
How to make your personal folder
Where to find the "shared with you" folder
How to copy a template, customize, and download your design
How to download 'view only' images and documents
our approved photo folder
The link to canva is here. Once you log in you will find a resources (graphics) that we have made to help you post on social media. It’s also a great place to make your own!
Username: volunteers@globalorphan.org
Password: GOFrocks
Story Prompts
Not sure how to get comfortable talking on Instagram or Facebook Stories? Here are a few ideas:
Why are you passionate about Global Orphan Foundation?
What is your favorite Global Orphan Foundation program and why?
What has happened recently in a GOF program that makes you smile?
What do you wish people knew about GOF?
Whats the easiest thing you’ve done to support GOF? - How can people help?
GOF VIDEOS
Bolingo Village: Families Building Futures
Our Founder, Michele Jackson, speaking about the importance of families in the village.
How to start a fundraiser
This step-by-step video will walk you through how to set up and share to social media your personalized online fundraising page for Global Orphan Foundation.
Bolingo Village
We are revolutionizing the standard of care for orphaned children in Congo to provide them with all the tools to become tomorrow’s leaders. Our village goes beyond meeting basic needs, offering a variety of educational opportunities, consistent medical care, a loving foster family, and emotional and spiritual care. In short, a robust and abundant childhood with a bright future.
Campamento Mi Momento
Our Camp takes orphan care beyond basic needs & focuses on essential life skills and leadership development. Our five-day camp, initially created in partnership with Peace Corps Nicaragua, invites young women to consider their role in society and begin planning for a vibrant future.
SOCIAL MEDIA TRAININGS
Facebook: How to share posts
In this tutorial you will learn:
How to post text and picture updates
How to share links on Facebook
How to share your location
How to post directly on someone's timeline
Facebook: How to tag GOF
After you watch this tutorial, you will know:
How to Tag a friend in a Status Update
How to Tag people in photos
How to review your Tagging Settings
Facebook: How to use/post stories
Learn how to use the Facebook Story feature. You can post a string of photos or videos that appear for 24 hours to your story so your friends can see! In this video, you'll learn how to post a photo or video, edit using effects, text, and drawing, and send it to your friends or post it to Facebook.
Facebook: How to live stream
Learn how to start your own Facebook live stream with our step-by-step video tutorial.
We’ll show you how to live stream on Facebook, and give you tips to make your streams the best they can be!
Instagram: Introduction
Everything you need to know about Instagram including:
sharing pictures or videos
using hashtags
sharing your photos and videos to other social media networks
Instagram: How to tag GOF
You can now tag friends/companies in Instagram videos, the same way you can in photos! Watch our quick video tutorial to learn how to tag someone in a video post on Instagram.
Instagram: Sharing a post to stories
Learn how to share an existing Instagram post from any account to your own Instagram story. We'll show you how you can share existing pictures or videos from your own feed or someone else's to your story.
Instagram:
Creating & editing stories
Watch this video to learn how to make the best photos and videos to post on your Instagram story.