You have the power to be a voice of hope and a source of strength in your school and community. By becoming an ambassador for The I’m Glad You Stayed Project, you can help connect people with life-saving information and create a culture where it’s okay to talk about mental health.
What Does an Ambassador Do?
Our I’m Glad You Stayed Project Ambassador responsibilities are:
- Guide anyone struggling to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
- Call 911 if someone approaches you who is in immediate crisis.
- Share our IGYSP suicide prevention and awareness resources with your peers and community.
- Complete Q.P.R. (Question. Persuade. Refer.) training and certification from us, either in person or on ZOOM within the first month; when available.
- Approach your local clubs, sports teams, organizations, or school counselors to ask if they would like our complimentary IGYSP wristbands, pamphlets, bag tags and any other of our available resources. (Refer them to our website to order.)
- When approved, set up an I’m Glad You Stayed Project resource table at local events. (Please contact us for approval.)
- If available, help us work any events. (We will send a request to you if we need help in your area.)
- Project a positive and supportive social media and in person presence when representing the I’m Glad You Stayed Project.
Why Become an Ambassador?
Joining our ambassador program is a rewarding experience that offers personal growth while making a real difference.
“Being an ambassador has meant the world to me. It has given me so many opportunities to support people around me that are struggling. Along with that, being an ambassador has also taught be that it’s okay for me to struggle as well. Not everyday is perfect and that’s okay, give yourself grace and tomorrow will be better.
Maddison L, Iowa High School Ambassador
I have been able to reach so many people through IGYPS. Whether that’s through outreach tables, events or even starting a fundraiser, this project has given me countless opportunities to speak out and support those around me.”
“Being an IGYSP Ambassador has allowed me to give my community, friends, and family the greatest gift of all: hope – hope that athletes are more than their sport, hope that men are allowed to talk openly about mental health, and hope for everyone that better days are ahead.”
“Through the IGYSP, I have reached people in multiple communities using the Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training to help educate others on how to open the conversation around mental health and suicide. More broadly, the IGYSP has given me the opportunity to tell my story and encourage others to tell theirs to break the stigma around mental health through the IGYSP’s public events and online media.”
Jaxon S, Iowa/Florida Ambassador
Frequently Asked Questions
ANYONE!! We’re looking for passionate individuals who are eager to make a difference in their communities. We encourage anyone with a passion for mental health to apply!
The ambassador role is flexible! We ask for a commitment of a 1.5 hour one time QPR Suicide Prevention Training, and for locals to help at events when they are available. We always encourage our ambassadors to post on social media, talk to a school counselor to get our resources in their school, or helping create fundraising opportunities.
Yes. Every ambassador is required to complete free QPR Suicide Prevention Training. This training will give you the skills and confidence to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to help.
We’re happy to answer any other questions you have! Please contact us, and Dottie or Abbey will get back to you as soon as possible!