Want to be an OSIRIS-REx ambassador?
What is an OSIRIS-REx ambassador?
An OSIRIS-REx ambassador is an individual trained
to represent NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission to the public.
The OSIRIS-REx Ambassadors Program is a volunteer
program, which engages mission representatives with
the public in informal venues such as science museums, community events, and mission activities. The
purpose of the program is to provide trained, knowledgeable, and skilled volunteers for community engagement activities. Ambassadors communicate the
excitement of the OSIRIS-REx mission. They provide
information about NASA, University of Arizona Lunar
and Planetary Laboratory, which leads the mission,
Goddard Space Flight Center, Lockheed Martin, and
instrument partners.
The program provides volunteer opportunities for:
• Community members to participate in the mission,
• Students to enhance their knowledge and skills,
• OSIRIS-REx scientists, engineers, managers, and
technicians to share their mission stories.
What does OSIRIS-REx provide for ambassadors?
The program not only helps the OSIRIS-REx mission
engage students and the public with the mission and
solar system exploration, but provides ambassadors
with training in public engagement and mission content, access to breaking news about the mission,
and interaction with team members and activities.
Ambassadors can work in public venues or helping
behind the scenes.
This ambassador program is modeled on and
teams with other volunteer programs, including
NASA’s Solar System Ambassadors, and local efforts
for even more opportunities.
How can you become an OSIRIS-REx ambassador?
The program has online and local sessions
throughout the year. Contact OSIRIS-REx at
[email protected] to sign up
and get started as an ambassador.
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