Become an Ambassador

Ambassadors are volunteers who donate their time and energy to our Meetup program.

The sole purpose of the Ambassador is to offer simple outdoor gatherings in their community!

Ambassadors are advocates for Outdoor Mindset, spearheading local group activities and identifying possible outreach opportunities in their area.

Check out the full Ambassador role description here.

A meetup is an in-person gathering organized by an Outdoor Mindset Ambassador to connect people through shared outdoor experiences. These events promote mental and physical well-being by encouraging movement in nature, meaningful conversation, and a sense of belonging.

We keep things simple by welcoming and providing adults with neurological challenges a space to be seen, heard, and belong in the outdoors. We ask community members to simply show up—often no technical skills are required, no big outdoor objective to be tackled—just the goal of being outside in green spaces, breathing the fresh air together. Think support group with Mother Nature as the facilitator!

Example meetups include:

• Casual recreation path walk or hike

• Potluck in the park

• Nature museum visit

• Holiday party

• Yoga outside

• Bird watching

Meetups are designed to serve the Outdoor Mindset community—adults with neurological challenges, their families, friends, and healthcare providers!

The most common neurological challenges we see are: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Stroke.

Do:

• Plan and host outdoor meetups that are safe, inclusive, and mission-aligned.

• Act as a positive representative of Outdoor Mindset in the community.

• Communicate regularly with the OM team and participants.

• Encourage diversity and accessibility in events (e.g., beginner-friendly activities).

Don’t:

• Organize high-risk activities (e.g., extreme sports) without prior OM team approval.

• Handle financial transactions or collect fees for meetups unless explicitly authorized.

• Represent Outdoor Mindset in media or partnerships without OM team guidance.

• Ambassadors are expected to host a minimum of one in-person meetup every other month (every 8 weeks).

• Additional meetups are encouraged based on community interest and Ambassador capacity!

• Events should be scheduled with consideration for seasonal weather and participant availability.

This year, we are specifically looking for Ambassadors in Colorado!

We are specifically looking for Ambassadors in the following locations:

• Denver Metro

• Colorado Springs

• Summit + Eagle County

• Grand Junction

• Durango

Ambassadors come from all different backgrounds. We are especially looking for people with:

• Passion for outdoor activities and creating an inclusive space for people with neurological challenges.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to create welcoming environments.

• Reliable access to communication tools (e.g., email, internet).

• Commitment to Outdoor Mindset’s mission and values.

• Someone who can commit to volunteering for two years.

Note, to be an Ambassador, you do not need to have a neurological diagnosis.

The Outdoor Mindset team is ready to support Ambassadors by providing:

• Access to an Ambassador Toolkit, including event planning guides, safety protocols, and promotional templates.

• Branded materials (e.g., digital banners, flyers) for event promotion.

• Access to OM’s online platforms for event listings and community outreach.

• Virtual training session covering event planning basics and safety guidelines.

• Access to basic outdoor safety and first aid resources (e.g., online modules or recommended courses).

• A dedicated team contact for event planning guidance and issue resolution.

• Bi-monthly check-ins with the Ambassador team.