StudentAmbassadors/Recognition

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We recognize you!

Firefox Student Ambassadors are making moves and changing the world day by day. We are so thankful for your efforts and we want to recognize you for your hard work. Below you will find ways on how you can be recognized. From social featuring to badges to certificates to swag - if you work really hard, you'll can get them all.

FSA and Club of the Month | Maker Party | Program Levels |

FSA and Club of the Month

Each month we will feature one Firefox Student Ambassador and one Firefox Club on our blog and social media channels. If you or your club is doing something amazing and believe you should be recognize - apply below!

Apply here to become FSA or Firefox Club of the Month.

Maker Party

A Firefox Student Ambassador is there to promote an open Web and also teach the web! By hosting a Maker Party, or an event using Webmaker tools, you are helping people become more tech savvy and informed. We want to thank you for doing good and reward you with a special FSA Maker Party Badge here.

Before applying, make sure you have written a blog post or created an event reporter.

Program Levels

Beginner

When you first join, you are instructed to complete a Beginner's Guide sent to you in your confirmation e-mail. After finishing all the steps you will then be able to retrieve your very first FSA Open Badge!

We're launching a 3-tiered recognition system. To reach each tier, an Ambassador must complete certain steps. These are by no means restrictions, please feel free to go above and beyond!

Application form opens: May 4th Application form closes: May 22nd

Announcement made: early June!

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Trainee

WHO: A trainee is a student who has taken the basic steps of becoming a Firefox Student Ambassador. He/she is well connected with our online community and stays updated with monthly updates. A trainee is mainly active as an FSA on the Web, supporting our mission through social shares and online marketing.

To become a Trainee, you should have:

• Received the Beginner’s Guide Badge
  • You will be asked to share the link to the badge
• Created one of the following:
  • A webpage or video (can be thimble/popcorn) about Firefox or Mozilla
  • A blog post about your experience as a Firefox Student Ambassador
  • An app submitted into the marketplace with tag #FirefoxStudents
  • You will be asked to share the link to your creation
• Watched 1 Office Hour or RSVPed to the latest one
  • You will be asked which one!
• Registered to Firefox Friends
• Participated in Campaign Challenge
  • Submit the url to your Say Hello Challenge or Fx10 Sign photos

Junior

WHO: A junior is a student who has taken additional steps to spreading the Mozilla Mission! Not only are they active online, they are just as passionate on the ground at their university and in their community. Whether it's hosting events or influencing students in-person to keep the Web open, this Ambassador is making sure his/her voice is heard!

To become a Junior, you should have:

• Received the Trainee Badge
  • You will be asked to submit your link to the badge
• Hosted 1 or attended 2 FSA events
  • Events can be offline (Mozilla Introduction Session, FSA Meetups, FxOS Workshops, etc.) or online (Online Hackathons, etc.)
  • You will be asked to submit proof of attendance to these events. This can easily be done by submitting a link to your blogpost documenting the event or a photo of you there.
• Created a Mozillians Profile!
  • Submit the link to your profile, make sure it's filled out!
• Explain how you've made an impact at your university or in your community.
  • For example, have you volunteered somewhere with your Firefox Club? Have you reached out to other student organizations to #TeachtheWeb? Talk about something you did as a Firefox Student Ambassador that helped out students at your university or people in your community.

Senior

WHO: A senior is truly an exceptional student leader. He/she fully embodied the mission to keep the Web open, with whatever resource they have and opportunity they get. He/she hosted/attended several events and have begun helping out in other contribution pathways. A senior is always looking for ways to guide new Ambassadors and welcome new students into the Mozilla community. This here is a Mozillian who is fearless and bold!

Because a senior is the highest level, we do not have defined steps for you to follow. Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Here are just general requirements to becoming senior and what we look for:

• Received the Junior Badge
• A Club Lead for 6 months or an FSA for 1 year
• Have connected with and are active in contributing with their local community.
• Involved in one or more contribution pathways.
  • Such as MDN, SUMO, Localization, Privacy, and more!
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership and the ability to think outside the box
• Have a passion for aiding other students and those in their community