PLAIN’s ambassadors:
- promote plain language and PLAIN in their region and language
- add a local perspective to international discussions at PLAIN
- are a contact for people interested in joining PLAIN
How does an ambassador help PLAIN?
An ambassador can do these tasks:
- Create content for social media in their language
- Promote PLAIN’s events and webinars in their region
- Organize online or local plain language events (such as webinars and round tables)
- Attend plain language events and write summaries for PLAIN members
- Adapt international plain language initiatives and PLAIN’s resources for their country
- Engage with plain language networks and experts in their region
- Share plain language news from their region in PLAIN’s communications
- Nominate local leaders in plain language for PLAIN’s awards
An ambassador must:
- be or become a member of PLAIN
- spend 5–10 hours per month on the tasks
- be interested in a long-term commitment (1 year or more)
An ambassador must not:
- use the ambassador role primarily for personal marketing
- define plain language in a way that goes against the definition of the International Plain Language Federation (IPLF)
- represent PLAIN in any legal capacity (e.g., sign contracts)
- be a media spokesperson for PLAIN
What are the benefits of being an ambassador?
Ambassadors enjoy:
- an opportunity to connect with other plain language practitioners and experts
- an exchange of ideas with PLAIN’s board members about regional initiatives
- non-financial support from PLAIN for their regional initiatives
- the PLAIN Ambassador logo for their personal marketing
Are you interested?
Get in touch at: ambassador@plainlanguagenetwork.com
PLAIN Ambassador for Brazil: Tereza Costa
Tereza Costa is a biologist working at a public health institution in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She has experience as an editor and writes science and biology textbooks for children and teenagers.
PLAIN Ambassador for Ecuador: Mónica Yepez
Mónica designs plain language courses for mediation centers, companies, and professionals.
PLAIN Ambassador for Spain: Antonio Martín
Antonio is a passionate and entertaining teacher, and an enthusiastic communicator of language.
