Program Calendar

Time Commitment

The Ambassadors of Hope program seeks to provide an integrated spiritual formation and service experience. The curriculum blends network-wide gatherings with local formation and service opportunities to create dynamic, diverse learning experiences. As building community is a key element of the AOH experience, participants are expected to participate in all required programs.

  • Ambassadors are required to attend all four (4) Network Formation gatherings as well as participate in Local Formation and Local Service & Leadership experiences. In addition, each Ambassador will be invited to engage in one (1) Network Service & Leadership opportunity, according to their interest and availability. (See Program Description for more information.)
  • Companions are required to attend two (2) Network Formation gatherings and to actively participate in Local Formation and Local Service & Leadership experiences. Companions can expect to dedicate a minimum of 5 hours per month to working with their Ambassador on the local level. (See Program Description for more information.)

Below are the important AOH dates and locations. Prospective participants should carefully review the dates and travel requirements to ensure that they are able to participate in the program.

First Year: April 2019 - March 2020

(Required) Network Formation:

Network Leadership Conference (Chicago)* April 26-28, 2019

Ambassador-Companion Orientation (Chicago)* April 28-30, 2019

Ambassadors Retreat #1 (New Orleans) November 18-20, 2019


*Companions attend only those programs marked with an (*) asterisk.

(Optional) Network Service Opportunities:

Co-lead Network Facilitator Retreat (Chicago) May 29-31, 2019

Company of Grace (Chicago) November, 2019

Assist ISP staff in opening a new ISP program As needed


Note: Ambassadors will be invited to participate in one (1) Network Service Opportunity over the course of the 2-year AOH program.

Second Year: April 2020 - April 2021

(Required) Network Formation:

Ambassadors Retreat #2 (New Orleans) November 16-18, 2020

Network Leadership Conference (Chicago)* April 2021


*Companions attend only those programs marked with an (*) asterisk.


(Optional) Network Service Opportunities:

Co-lead Network Facilitator Retreat (Chicago) June 2020

Company of Grace (Chicago) November 2020

Assist ISP staff in opening a new ISP program As needed


Note: Ambassadors will be invited to participate in one (1) Network Service Opportunity over the course of the 2-year program.

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