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[World] Call for the 12th Eco-generation Ambassador Application

by Eco Generation | 20-01-2014 11:33 Comments 40 Comments

12th Ambassador application


The final announcement will be made on 7th March, 2014

Call for Application
The 12th Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors 


Eco-generation would like to announce the call for application for the 12th Eco-generation Regional Ambassador Program. 

E-gen Regional Ambassador is an elite position awarded to the children and youth qualified to represent Tunza Eco-generation. E-gen Regional Ambassador Program provides exceptional experiences with the opportunities to actively plan, to execute or participate in various environmental awareness programs in each region.

As the representatives of Tunza Eco-generation, E-gen Regional Ambassadors must embody the spirit and values of Tunza Eco-generation. E-gen Regional Ambassadors must take on various roles to promote and raise environmental awareness for each region they are representing.

The Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors would carry the voice of the universe at international level. Since your friends will gain their first impression of Tunza Eco-generation through E-gen Ambassadors, E-gen Ambassadors are also expected to be knowledgeable on current environmental issues and on information about Tunza Eco-generation platform as well.

We look forward to receive many applications from children and youth eager to protect the environment.





Application details 

1. Eligibility
- All Tunza Eco-generation members aged between 13 and 24 who are enthusiastic to spread news about the local environmental issues at the global level.

2. Term
- The 12th E-gen Regional Ambassadors shall be in position for the next 6 months from March 2014 to August 2014.

3. Criteria for the selection
- Application : 70 % & Activity Points : 30 %, Total 100%
- Information on the activity point system <Link>
- The 6 month coverage plan should be detail and contain concrete activity plans.
- Gathering activity point in unfair way may cause disqualification.

* Some examples of unfair activity point gathering
Uploading many short articles which are only a few lines long in a short period of time
Dividing one article into multiple articles just to increase the number of articles
Putting short & half-hearted comments without actually reading articles
Secretly putting comments on old articles

4. Duties
- Ambassadors shall post a Self Introduction on the 'Eco-generation Ambassadors Forum' page in 7 days after accepting the ambassador position.
- Ambassadors shall post more than 2 environmental articles on the Ambassador report page. Minimum 12 articles are required for completion of the ambassador term.
- The article posting should be regularly or it can cause disqualification in extension procedure of ambassador term.
- Ambassadors shall try to leave kind comments after reading others' articles on both Ambassador Report and World Report as often as possible so that Eco-generation members can actively exchange thoughts on each other's regional environmental issues and campaigns.
- Ambassadors shall check their emails as often as possible for responding Tunza Eco-generation's communication in time.

5. Benefits
- Improvement of leadership and essay writing skill
- Broadening networks between environmental leaders all over the world
- Non-financial supports such as business cards and Tunza Eco-generation's Promotional goods including banners, brochures and other school things to support Ambassadors' environmental campaigns
- Certificate to verify successful completion of one's term
- Reference letters except for the college/university admissions available based on the successful completion of the first 3 months 
- Advantages to get involved in the various off-line events of Tunza Eco-generation
- Every month 3 ambassador articles which earned the most comments, facebook likes and tweets will be published on Tunza Eco-generation's Monthly Newsletter as the best article of the month.
- The Best Ambassador(1 person) who showed the most passionate and active environmental activities will be awarded with a certificate and souvenir(Samsung Gadget) at the end of the term.

6. Extension of ambassador term
- Current ambassador who successfully completed the ambassador duties can extend the ambassador term by submitting an application form with a new 6 months coverage plan and the ambassador term will get automatically extended without screening procedure.
- Current Ambassadors who failed to complete ambassador duties shall be regarded as new applicants.
- In case of ambassador term extension, age limit will not be applied.
- Examples of improper behaviors which may cause disqualification of term extension
   ∙ Irregular article posting
   ∙ Violation on the copyright law
   ∙ Insincere communication such as not responding Eco-generation's notice e-mail and 
not putting comments on other ambassadors' posts
   ∙ Cancelation of events after receiving Eco-generation's promotional goods

7. How to apply
- Please submit your plan on how and what what to cover for 6 months when you become an ambassador to your country.
- Application form must include correct mobile phone number, e-mail address, twitter(optional) and facebook(mandatory) account.
- Please upload your profile picture on the personal information page. <Link>
- If any of mandatory items is missing, the application will not be accepted.
- If you have reference files (pdf and MS office format only), please attach them using reference button on the bottom of the application form. 
- Basically, 1(one) Ambassador shall be selected for each region and country. However, if applicants have distinctive environmental experiences or 6 months coverage plans, multiple ambassadors can be selected for one region or country.

8. Deadline
- Deadline for application is February 23, 2014.

9. Result Announcement
- Announcement will be made by February 28, 2014, via Tunza Eco-generation website.

We inform you that the announcement is delayed until early March. Sorry for the inconvenience.

FAQ

1. What kind of duties an Eco-generation Regional Ambassador takes?
- Posting more than 2 articles about local environmental issues each month, totaled 12 articles for the 6 months
- leaving kind comments on others' articles
- Being a good model as the representative of Tunza Eco-generation
- Raising awareness of the environment and promoting Tunza Eco-generation in each region.

2. Are there other qualifications for Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors?
- A member of Tunza Eco-generation(https://tunza.eco-generation.org)
- Environmentally friendly mind
- Integrity, fair practices
- Active participation in Tunza Eco-generation programs
- Internet-friendly environment
- Good at using SNS 
- aged between 13 ~ 24
 
3. Is there anything an Eco-generation Regional Ambassador should be cautious regarding posting articles?
- Ambassador articles largely copied from other sources will not be allowed.
- Violation on the copyright law will be dealt seriously.
- Inappropriate articles which are violating the copyright law, provocative and insulting can be deleted without any notice.
- Irregular article uploading may cause disadvantage in ambassador term extension.
- Articles not related to environmental issues will not be counted as the ambassador article.
- Articles which contain simply links of other environmental news will not be counted as the ambassador article.
- An article should contain more than 4 paragraphs or it won't be regarded as an ambassador article.

4. I failed to upload files to the Application form. What's the reason?
- Please be noted that name of the files MUST NOT include any special characters or spaces.
- The maximum size for profile picture is 1 MB, for reference file is 10 MB.
- Only PDF and MS office word format can be uploaded to the application form.
 
5. How can an Ambassador get a Reference Letter?
- TUNZA Eco-generation doesn't provide any form of letters for college or university admission.
- A reference letter can be issued only for ambassadors who has completed the first 3 months successfully. (Minimum 6 articles regularly uploaded)
- Format and details for any recommendation letter should be provided by the applicant.

6. How can an Ambassador get extra promotional goods for a campaign?
- Request form will be distributed to all ambassadors via E-mail. Any ambassador who wants promotional goods must fill out all cells on the request form as detail as possible and submit the request form to Eco-generation team.
- Any promotional goods can be provided only to ambassadors uploading articles on schedule.
- Considering differences in local postal services and adjustment process between an Ambassador and Eco-generation team, a request form must be submitted at least 3 weeks before the event.
- There are countries which up to 2kg of promotional goods can be sent.
 
7. What should I do if I can't upload 2 articles during a month?
- There can be ambassadors who cannot keep the posting schedule for a while due to exams or other important events. Ambassadors who are in such situations can send an excuse e-mail explaining the situation and catch up plan. If Eco-generation team agrees on the situation and catch up plan, the ambassador can delay the posting schedule during the term specified on the excuse e-mail.
- If absent period is too long (more than 2 months in a row), there can be significant disadvantage in ambassador term extension.



If you have any inquiry not answered in the above application details and FAQ, please e-mail us at ecogeneration@samsung.com 


¡ØNote
The personal information in the application form must be correct. Eco-generation is not responsible for any problem caused by incorrect personal information. If the selected ambassador does not respond to Eco-generation's notice e-mail in 5 business days, the selection will be automatically canceled and the opportunity will be given to the next applicant.
Only one entry per applicant is allowed. Multiple applications will not be accepted.
Paper and E-mail applications will not be accepted.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Late applications will not be considered.





The final announcement will be made on 7th March, 2014


¡Ø Note
The details including ambassador term extension and evaluation criteria has been changed. Please carefully read the information.

40 Comments

  • Burton Dorley says :
    Hey friends let's go green with eco generation. Having the passion for environmental work is much better for everyone .
    Posted 05-03-2014 16:53

Eco Generation

  • Eco Generation says :
    The final announcement will be made on 7th March, 2014
    Posted 05-03-2014 08:43

  • says :
    Hello!
    Where are the results published?
    Posted 04-03-2014 16:15

  • says :
    Ambassador from IRAQ .. thank you for your selection
    Posted 04-03-2014 02:30

  • says :
    uh.. Where is the result?
    Posted 01-03-2014 11:33

  • says :
    Sorry eco-generation for being late on answering, but I changed the browser and I was able to send it. Thanks
    Posted 01-03-2014 06:23

  • says :
    Good luck for all :D
    Posted 25-02-2014 13:30

  • says :
    I already sent my application at 11 PM Indonesia Time 23 February 2014. Thank you :)
    Posted 25-02-2014 00:06

Eco Generation

  • Eco Generation says :
    @Konstantinos, please send your application form by email at ecogeneration@samsung.com. Thanks for joining us!
    Posted 24-02-2014 08:55

  • says :
    I tried to upload my application for ambassador but i received a message (The specified URL cannot be found.) I didn't upload any other file. Please tell me what I can do, because the application dead line ends tomorrow
    Posted 23-02-2014 01:19

  • says :
    I very good initiative. Best of luck to everyone.
    Posted 21-02-2014 19:22

  • says :
    the regional ambassadors office here i come
    Posted 21-02-2014 15:31

  • says :
    Wow , what a great opportunity !
    Posted 18-02-2014 00:54

  • says :
    great chance
    Posted 17-02-2014 13:59

  • says :
    Great! I want join these program :)
    Posted 12-02-2014 21:52

  • says :
    This is a great opportunity!
    Posted 12-02-2014 03:53

  • says :
    great to know (: it would be wonderful to join!
    Posted 10-02-2014 02:11

  • says :
    looking forward to it
    Posted 08-02-2014 14:14

  • says :
    Wow!
    Posted 07-02-2014 23:09

  • says :
    This is wonderful!
    Posted 30-01-2014 21:14

  • says :
    competition is going tough..:) All the best everyone.
    Posted 29-01-2014 20:03

Eco Generation

  • Eco Generation says :
    @Oluwabukola Please check your e-mail box.
    Posted 28-01-2014 09:59

Eco Generation

  • Eco Generation says :
    @Shishir, There's no specific limit on the lowest/highest activity point.
    Posted 28-01-2014 09:59

  • says :
    Is there any lower limit for the points?? I couldnt get it

    Posted 28-01-2014 08:54

  • says :
    Hello. Thnk you Tunza for this great opportunity! Am excited about it. But can u please explain to me further what the 6 month coverage plan is? And preferably with an example so I can understand better. Thank you.
    Posted 28-01-2014 01:47

  • says :
    Looking forward to the results. Kudos to Tunza for such initiatives that empower us, the youth.
    Posted 24-01-2014 22:28

  • says :
    I was looking for the opportunity. Thanks TUNZA.

    Posted 24-01-2014 22:26

  • says :
    Its a great opportunity i guess.
    Posted 24-01-2014 16:26

  • says :
    Good to hear about the 12th Eco-generation Ambassador :) I hope can do the best !
    Posted 23-01-2014 19:40

  • says :
    Great to hear that, well let's do the best for the environment!!!
    Posted 23-01-2014 15:40

  • says :
    Good news for everyone !!!
    Posted 23-01-2014 01:29

  • says :
    A little bit difficult
    Posted 21-01-2014 16:48

  • says :
    Mary Rebello says:

    Great opportunity. Looking forward to new comers and read their articles, bringing home their message.
    Posted 21-01-2014 03:37

  • says :
    can you pls tell me what is The 6 month coverage plan. can u pls show me an example on how to do it.
    Posted 21-01-2014 00:48

  • says :
    Great to see that more people get an opportunity to apply :)
    Posted 21-01-2014 00:43

  • says :
    Great to know it's back! A really appreciable and wonderful opportunity.
    Posted 20-01-2014 20:25

  • says :
    I'm going to extend for another 6 months. Yey.
    Posted 20-01-2014 19:55

  • says :
    Thanks Tunza, for providing another opportunity to serve for environment.
    Posted 20-01-2014 19:12

  • Rohan Kapur says :
    Wow! This is great. Look forward to enter the competition.
    Posted 20-01-2014 19:05

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