Our vibrant community life, spanning across 420 cities worldwide, is only possible thanks to our dedicated Ambassadors and Consuls. Hosting over 500 events and 4,500 activities every month, they are true community leaders, with a passion for bringing people together. Whether it be connecting over a cocktail at an official event, sharing stories while dining on a delicious brunch, hiking up a mountain to enjoy the view, or discussing a best-selling novel, our events and activities are wide-ranging.
Our Ambassadors and Consuls know first-hand that being an expat can be a challenging and, at times, lonely experience. They strive to provide members with plenty of opportunities to come together and connect over their common interests and hobbies, making lifelong friends and sharing many laughs.
But these get-togethers don’t organize themselves, and there is a lot of planning and preparation that goes on behind the scenes. Our Ambassadors and Consuls spend their free time organizing unique events and activities, searching for exciting venues and locations, and taking care of all the nitty-gritty details. While you are enjoying the view, the venue, and the good company, our Ambassadors and Consuls are busily juggling many tasks, making sure that everybody has a great time and that each of their guests leave with a big smile on their face.
We strive to ensure that our Ambassadors and Consuls feel supported in their roles as the backbone of our offline life and leaders in their local communities. It is important to us that they experience a collaborative and nurturing environment, and that we provide recognition for the wonderful contribution they make to the lives of expats worldwide.
In April 2018, we conducted our first Happiness Survey, collecting feedback from our Ambassadors and Consuls around the world. With almost 1,000 respondents, the survey was a huge success. We received valuable insights into the Ambassador and Consul roles, with respondents providing input on six separate categories:
The answers to the questions in these six categories produced a combined Happiness Index of 75%. This means that 75% of our Consuls and Ambassadors are generally happy in their roles, taking all aspects of their experience with InterNations into account. We will be conducting this survey on an annual basis and are keen to achieve improved results next year.
We would like to use this opportunity to thank everybody who took the time to take part, and to share some of the findings from the survey with you, broken down by the six categories.
We were glad to see that our Ambassadors and Consuls feel supported overall and are happy in their role at InterNations. However, we will also use the feedback and comments to make some improvements in the future.
Thank you once again to all of our wonderful Ambassadors and Consuls across the globe! Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and we greatly appreciate the time and dedication you put into your roles.
We are always looking for more people to get involved and invite everybody who is interested to become a leader in their community!
Lisa Stelling works in the Community Management Team here at InterNations. After growing up in faraway Australia, Lisa has come to Munich to be with her German boyfriend and immerse herself in the land of Dirndls, Lederhosen, and Bier!
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