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The Digital Ambassador program, spearheaded by University of Missouri Extension and UM System Office of Engagement, trains community members across the state of Missouri to act as digital experts in their areas. Volunteers learn more about digital applications and serve as experts for their families and fellow community members.

Become a Digital Ambassador in 3 easy steps:

Register for our next training session

Complete a 14-hour in person or online training course

Work with local partners to provide outreach, education, and assistance

  • Managing a home network
  • Cloud-based applications
  • Determining community needs
  • Spotting misinformation
  • Cybersecurity
  • And more!

Why become a Digital Ambassador?

Community members of all ages can become a Digital Ambassador. High school students may be interested for individual community service or with a student organization. Adult community members may benefit by using their current expertise to help their neighbors, create projects for civic groups, or gain skills to help their own online experience.

The bottom line: Digital Ambassadors are the forefront of creating a more connected
Missouri.

Resources for Digital Ambassadors

Streaming Music Services – Choosing the Best One for You

In our last blog, we discussed how to choose the best streaming service for you. High Speed Internet is also changing the way you listen to and purchase music. While you can still purchase music via vinyl and CDs, you … Continued
April 30, 2025

Lifelong Learning in the Digital Age

When we think about online education, we often think back to COVID and the only learning available to our youth was online through our local schools, or the ads for all the online Universities we see. However, there are a … Continued
April 2, 2025

Online Games – The Benefits and How to Stay Safe

One of the most popular uses of the internet is online gaming. Smart phones, gaming consoles, computers, tablets, and virtual reality devices all allow us to participate in online games alone or with others. While gaming may seem like a … Continued
March 19, 2025
Explore your possibilities Become a Digital Ambassador to help improve peoples lives.