If you are an adult adoptee who feels called to lead, connect, and advocate, becoming an AMS Ambassador may be the right fit.

As an AMS Ambassador, you help drive the organization’s growth and impact. Ambassadors are changemakers who take initiative and design their own creative strategies to amplify AMS’s mission. This may include hosting local gatherings, sharing stories online, leading fundraising efforts, or building partnerships in your community.

Ambassadors collaborate closely with AMS staff and fellow Ambassadors to build momentum, strengthen relationships, and bring fresh energy to our growing network.

Benefits of Being an Ambassador

• Complimentary Adoptee Lounge Access
  One free Adoptee Lounge session each month during your ambassadorship.

• AMS Merch
  Exclusive AMS merchandise to support your outreach and proudly represent the organization.

• Community-Building
  Connection with a small, committed group of adoptees passionate about advocacy and mutual support.

• Professional Development
  Training and ongoing support from the AMS CFO focused on fundraising, social media, and marketing strategies.

We are seeking adoptees who lead with heart, initiative, and a genuine desire to serve their community.

Eligibility Criteria

• You are an adoptee, age 25 or older.

• You have engaged with AMS services, including at least four Adoptee Lounges and/or two 1:1 mentor sessions.

• You can commit 5–10 hours per month, including monthly check-ins with AMS staff and participation in a 30-minute monthly Ambassador meeting.

• You have strong communication skills and are comfortable representing AMS in-person, at events, or online, with experience discussing adoption in public or community settings.

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If you are an adoptee interested in supporting the training and development of AMS mentors, becoming a Volunteer Mentee is a meaningful way to contribute to the community.

Volunteer mentees participate in coach-led mentoring practice sessions that help mentors strengthen their skills through real, relationship-based conversations. These sessions are grounded in simulation-based learning and guided by AMS trainers to ensure a supportive, accountable learning environment.

Benefits of Being a Volunteer Mentee

• Supportive Mentoring Experience
  Engage in real mentoring conversations in a low-pressure, facilitated setting designed for learning and growth.

• Community Impact
  Play a direct role in shaping AMS mentoring programs by helping mentors learn how to show up with care, humility, and skill.

• Flexibility
  Choose whether to participate as a 1:1 mentee or as a participant in The Adoptee Lounge.

• Guided Environment
  AMS trainers lead each session, offering real-time feedback and support so you are never responsible for teaching or correcting mentors on your own.

• Adoptee Lounge Voucher
  Receive a voucher for one free Adoptee Lounge session as a thank-you for your time, presence, and care.

We are seeking adoptees who are open, reflective, and willing to support mentor learning through authentic participation.

Eligibility Criteria

• You are an adoptee, age 13 or older.

• You are willing to participate in real mentoring conversations within a facilitated learning environment.

• You understand that mentoring is relational work and that accountability and repair are part of the learning process.

• No prior mentoring or coaching experience is required.

This role is ideal for adoptees who want to give back to their community while helping ensure AMS mentors are prepared to offer thoughtful, identity-affirming support.

A strong and trusting partnership between the Board of Directors and the Executive Director is essential to AMS’s success. As a Board Member, you help steward the organization’s mission, provide strategic guidance, and ensure responsible governance.

Responsibilities include:

• Fulfilling a 3-year term

• Representing and advocating for AMS’s mission and impact

• Attending at least 75% of board meetings, committee meetings, and key events

• Reviewing and approving the annual budget and major expenditures

• Supporting fundraising efforts and contributing an annual financial donation

• Participating in strategic and policy decisions

• Managing conflicts of interest appropriately

• Working collaboratively and in good faith with fellow board members and staff

Serving on the AMS Board is an opportunity to help guide a mission-driven organization dedicated to connection, belonging, and adoptee-centered leadership.

View our current Board of Directors here. If interested, please email us directly at info@adopteementorship.org.

Do you want to support adoptee-centered work and are interested in contributing behind the scenes or on short-term projects? We welcome individuals who enjoy problem-solving, collaboration, and offering practical support to mission-driven work. Opportunities vary based on current organizational priorities and your interests. Examples of duties include:

• Administrative and operational tasks

• Event support and coordination

• Communications, marketing, or social media

• Research, writing, or data organization

• Design, technology, or systems support

• Special projects aligned with your skills and availability

Time Commitment

• Flexible and project-based

• Short-term and ongoing opportunities available, depending on need and capacity

Why Volunteer with AMS

• Support a mission grounded in connection, belonging, and lived experience

• Contribute in ways that align with your strengths and interests

• Be part of a values-driven organization committed to thoughtful, community-centered work

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