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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

Throughout this course, you’ll become an expert in:

  • 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.

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Resources for Digital Ambassadors

Using Social Media

Social media platforms are great tools for keeping up with family and friends, making new friends across the world, creating entertaining and informative content, generating business, and exchanging ideas on subjects that are of interest to you.  These platforms have … Continued
February 19, 2025

Evaluating Information Online

Everyone has heard the funny saying, “If it’s on the Internet, it must be true!”  We all laugh when we hear this, but do we take that into account when we are looking at information online? The Internet delivers us … Continued
February 5, 2025

Using Video Calls to Stay Connected

As our families grow, change, and move and our circle of friends and family extends beyond our local community, staying connected can be challenging. Video calls can offer a personal touch that traditional phone calls and text messages lack. Our … Continued
January 22, 2025
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