Civic Ambassadors
We recruit, convene, and support an intergenerational network of leaders to lead actionable changes in their communities through inclusive, participatory civic action.
Civic Ambassadors
We recruit, convene, and support an intergenerational network of leaders to lead actionable changes in their communities through inclusive, participatory civic action.
Our Approach
Civic Ambassadors is an intergenerational network of everyday people trained and supported by Everyday Democracy to strengthen their communities through inclusive, participatory civic action. Civic Ambassadors work alongside neighbors, community organizations, and local government as nonpartisan agents of change, building civic trust, engagement, and shared responsibility.
Our approach combines skill building, hands-on community projects, and ongoing coaching. Over six months, Civic Ambassadors receive training in community leadership, civic participation, organizing, and action planning — all grounded in an equity lens. They then design and carry out real-world projects in their communities, supported by structured reflection, peer learning, and coaching from Everyday Democracy.
Through this model, Civic Ambassadors deepen their civic skills, strengthen community connections, and translate shared concerns into meaningful action.
Our Approach
Civic Ambassadors is an intergenerational network of everyday people trained and supported by Everyday Democracy to strengthen their communities through inclusive, participatory civic action. Civic Ambassadors work alongside neighbors, community organizations, and local government as nonpartisan agents of change, building civic trust, engagement, and shared responsibility.
Our approach combines skill building, hands-on community projects, and ongoing coaching. Over six months, Civic Ambassadors receive training in community leadership, civic participation, organizing, and action planning — all grounded in an equity lens. They then design and carry out real-world projects in their communities, supported by structured reflection, peer learning, and coaching from Everyday Democracy.
Through this model, Civic Ambassadors deepen their civic skills, strengthen community connections, and translate shared concerns into meaningful action.
Civic Ambassadors build civic renewal by:
- Sharing civic health information and ideas through community outreach, organizing, and public engagement
- Planning and hosting inclusive community conversations with partner organizations
- Designing and leading concrete civic projects, including voter registration events, neighborhood cleanups, food and clothing drives, community gardens, and more
Civic Ambassadors build civic renewal by:
- Sharing civic health information and ideas through community outreach, organizing, and public engagement
- Planning and hosting inclusive community conversations with partner organizations
- Designing and leading concrete civic projects, including voter registration events, neighborhood cleanups, food and clothing drives, community gardens, and more
Program Highlights
Strengthening Civic Health in Connecticut with the Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State & Civic Health Advisory Group
From 2017-2023, Everyday Democracy’s Connecticut Civic Ambassadors Initiative strengthened civic participation and community leadership across the state. The program trained and supported an intergenerational network of nonpartisan community leaders equipped to mobilize participation and advance civic health.
Ambassadors led inclusive dialogues, public education efforts, and community-based projects that engaged residents across difference and translated shared concerns into measurable local action. Annual statewide summits convened participants, public officials, and civic leaders to deepen learning, align strategy, and accelerate impact.
Over six years, Civic Ambassadors built durable civic infrastructure in communities across Connecticut—strengthening local leadership pipelines, expanding access to participation, and contributing to a more inclusive, connected, and resilient democracy.
Program Highlights
Strengthening Civic Health in Connecticut with the Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State & Civic Health Advisory Group
From 2017-2023, Everyday Democracy’s Connecticut Civic Ambassadors Initiative strengthened civic participation and community leadership across the state. The program trained and supported an intergenerational network of nonpartisan community leaders equipped to mobilize participation and advance civic health.
Ambassadors led inclusive dialogues, public education efforts, and community-based projects that engaged residents across difference and translated shared concerns into measurable local action. Annual statewide summits convened participants, public officials, and civic leaders to deepen learning, align strategy, and accelerate impact.
Over six years, Civic Ambassadors built durable civic infrastructure in communities across Connecticut—strengthening local leadership pipelines, expanding access to participation, and contributing to a more inclusive, connected, and resilient democracy.
