Join our Ambassadors of Hope
LifeGift Ambassadors of Hope (AOH) volunteers are the heart and soul of our community outreach program. Our Ambassadors share their donation or transplantation story to inspire hope in our communities.
Our Ambassadors engage with:
- Hospitals
- Health organizations
- Multicultural and faith-based organizations
- Academic organizations
- Civic and community-based groups
- News media
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our impact
Connecting with our Communities
LifeGift Ambassadors of Hope are volunteer advocates for organ, eye and tissue donation. Our
volunteers are made up of donor families, transplant recipients, living donors and others who have been inspired by donation or transplantation.
Benefits of volunteering with LifeGift:
- Experience the healing power of sharing your story.
- Contribute to meaningful work to help save lives.
- Access to volunteer opportunities, events, and education materials.
- Receive specialized training and guidance.
- Meet new people and make community connections.
Learn more about our Ambassadors of Hope volunteer program.
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Join our Ambassadors of Hope and volunteer with us!
Looking to get hands-on experience with LifeGift and help provide others with a second chance at life? Join us for a volunteer shift! Want to help spread the message of organ, eye and tissue donation and make a difference in your community? Volunteer with us at an upcoming event!
Interested in becoming an Ambassador?
It’s simple to join the team! Sign-up to be an Ambassador of Hope (AOH) volunteer through the online form below. You’ll then attend a new volunteer orientation and complete a background check.
Click on your city below to see where and when we need volunteers.
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean to be an Ambassador?
A LifeGift Ambassador of Hope (AOH) is a donor family member, transplant recipient, living donor, recipient family member, person waiting for a transplant or a concerned citizen. AOH volunteers educate and inspire the community by sharing information about donation and how to register as a donor on the Donate Life Texas donor registry. An AOH volunteer spreads hope by sharing their personal story and compassionately providing community education.
What are the time commitments for being an Ambassador?
Ambassadors of Hope are required to take part in at least one activity per year educating the community about organ, eye and tissue donation and donor registration. Participation varies based on event and individual preference. LifeGift offers a wide variety of weekly, monthly, or annual volunteer events that can be fulfilled as a team or independently.
What training is provided?
LifeGift requires participation in a one-hour Ambassador of Hope orientation before the first day of volunteering. Upon completion of the orientation, new volunteers are paired with a seasoned volunteer to help guide them through event set up and volunteer protocols.
The LifeGift Ambassador of Hope program offers monthly workshops for Ambassadors on how to write about their personal journey with transplantation and share with the community. LifeGift also offers a monthly workshop on how to recognize and have conversations about the many cultural and religious taboos and misconceptions about organ donation and donor registration in the community. The Ambassador of Hope program offers several opportunities for volunteers to take part in community education panels with LifeGift partners to familiarize themselves with new ideas and innovations in the field of organ donation.
Still have questions? We’re happy to help!
- In the Houston area, contact Leslie Meigs–Torres at 713-725-6779 or lmeigs@lifegift.org
- In the Fort Worth area, contact Paul Cobb at 817-348-5002 or pcobb@lifegift.org
- In the Amarillo and Lubbock areas, contact Barbara VerWey at 806-341-2783 or bverwey@lifegift.org