I became an Ambassador by volunteering to help new Active Rain members learn the ropes, encourage them, and teach them how to navigate the site.  I also held a meet-up or two in my area.  

We aren't as active here as we once were, but we're still here to help if and when we have time to.  

I'm not sure of the secret sauce to be honest.  

You basically just write Bob a huge check and agree to support anything and everything ActiveRain leadership does.  

Actually - Jared & Alan's answers are far more accurate.   

In the begining of the banner coming to the site there were requirements to apply including having posts ranked at # 1 and making a committment to write a "how to" post monthly to help out other members.  I also promised to reach out to new members.  In fact that one time they asked for volunteers and we were sent lists and reached out to who Kerrie asked us to reach out too.  Not sure they still do that, but I stopped getting the list.  I also look for blogs that are questions about how to and what not.  We get no special treatment, no special powers, no paycheck, it's strictly a volunteer thing. And not everyone takes the things that I know they originally promised to do seriously as some just left and some are still here and don't post often.  But I take commitment very seriously.  If you are interested in the program I'd suggest reaching out to bob@activerain.com 

     Kerrie called me one afternoon; she said that she and Bob had discussed my being an Ambassador; would I accept?    

    I told Kerrie that I was honored; I accepted the invitation.

It's by invitation, and recognition of service to the community-at-large.

If you're interested in volunteering your time as an Ambassador, let Bob Stewart know.

I just got a call from Kerrie and said yes.

Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl - we are just like you! I think now-a-days,  they induct the Ambassadors - and there was a blog post on what is really required for that. It has nothing to do with seniority or number of points.

Kerrie was the vehicle I became an Ambassador.

If we are voting anyone in, I nominate the Zuhls for Mr. & Mrs Ambassador

Particiapate a lot and the Ambassador Finder will find you!  

it looks like Bob Stewart clearly answered your question....

You submit your name to Bob Stewart and jump in with both feet

I believe Ambassadors volunteer to be one.

Volunteer to help and you can get a shiny badge :)

Many ambassadors offered a response.  I'm sure others have wondered about this question.   

The question is: why do you want to become one? 

:) 

But I do think, Wayne, you'd be a great one! Go for it! 

Wayne and Jean,

I have hear various version of this title, and it looks like Tammy Lankford, has the answer. A

Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl Amanda and Jared Christiansen  have a great response for you.

THANK YOU AMBASSADORS! Couple of times I "got stuck" they bailed me. Or drove the getaway car. 

It's a voluntary position. From my limited understanding, you volunteer, and if approved by the powers that be, you become an ambassador. Buzz Bob Stewart. 

I'm glad you asked because I was curious about the differentiation as well. Thank you to all of the ambassadors that do help AND to those members that are not ambassadors but help as well!

Obviously, there are several ways through the years that people have become Ambassadors, but from what I have seen it is usually someone who is helpful to others in some way. When I first started at Active Rain, I started the Newbie Group and Real Estate Rookie. At the time there was a need for them. I made it a point to comment on new bloggers and try to point them in the correct direction.   One could spend all day here in the Rain helping others, hence the need for many Ambassadors. It has nothing to do with points, imo, but attitude. 

It has been told to me that the Ambassador program is now under review...I think it needs revamping.

Thank you to all the Ambassadors who volunteer their time, energy, experience and expertise for the benefit of all of us!

Kudos to all who have served as Ambassadors.  See Tammy Lankford, comment.

being a contributing member willing to answer questions and participate and be helpful to others - Many are called but few are chosen! 

Bob Stewart is the person to consult about this and offer your services.

Good question!  I have no idea.

You have to be voted in by the existing ones and AR leadership, I think I heard an ambassador tell me that on the phone once when I asked her.

 Yes, I like to know also....

Looking forward to the continued improvements. I'd like to see Ambassadors offered again and more formalized.

Certainly not in my case Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl  as you can see by my point score. LOL!  I recently asked a quesiton about the Ambassadorship that seems to have a little life left in it.

For myself I think it might have had something to do with my experience in the Manufactured Housing industry. I'm not sure how many other AR members have our particular backgound  or niche. But that's my guess.

I was an Ambassador before I joined AR.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZji_wvssQI

When I add more value. I hope I get selected.

The concept was simple when I started. It took less than 4 months for me to become an Ambassador. I have been helping other bloggers ever since. I have now returned to make a difference.

I was glad to see Bob Stewart answer this question. I was wondering about it myself!

Back in the day, I remember you had to have a certain amount of featured posts, and a few other criteria.  Again, if memory serves.  Apparently, they're revamping the program.

It's a "value added"-type person, either by request of AR or by volunteering.

Call and talk to Bob

Very good and insightful answers from many Ambassadors here. Thank you Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl for your question, and all the Ambassadors to respond.

Presidential appointment.

Hmm, holds true for Active Rain also.

Ambassadors have responded that it is by invitation from AR Staff, but be careful what you ask for, you might just get it ;:-)

parked and reading

I volunteered but never heard back. I am not ambassador material I guess.  

I do not know. I am not an Ambassador.

Ask an Ambassador.

Looks like you got your answers Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl! 

I also thought the status could be from points and time spent on Active Rain.  Good question!

You need to get invited by ActiveRain management.