Be the Voice….

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We’re going to send someone on an adventure around the world for a year… Will
it be you?
 
To be eligible you must submit either a written or video blog sharing your
story and why you should go on the World Race. Be as creative as possible.
 
We want to know what you’re passionate about.

 

What
is your cause? How will you advocate for the oppressed or raise awareness of
global injustices? Whose stories will you share, and how will you do it? Why
should we send you as our advocate? How will you change lives? (Not all topics
must be covered).

 

We’re
looking for skilled storytellers who are both passionate and creative.
 
Written blogs must be 500 words or less, and video blogs must be 120 seconds or
less.
 
Application
Process:

1. Submit
   the link for your blog to [email protected]. Be sure to include your name, hometown, and
   phone number.
2. You
   must apply for the October 2010 World Race
3. You
   must complete the application process for the World Race prior to July 1,
   2010 (including written application, interview and reference check) and be
   signed up for training camp.
4. Submissions
   will be accepted up until midnight EST on July 1, 2010.  Only one
   submission per applicant.
5. Top
   contestants’ stories will be shared on the World Race Facebook page
   (facebook.com/theworldrace), and the finalists will be selected through
   peer voting via Facebook. (You can and should get your friends and family
   to vote for you.)
6. A
   panel of AIM staff will select the winner from among the finalists based
   on strength of message, content and creativity.
7. The
   winner will be notified by email or phone by July 20th. If he/she does not
   respond within 48 business hours, the runner-up will receive the prize.

 Terms and Conditions:

1. Contest
   open to U.S. and Canadian residents. AIM staff members and their
   immediate family members are not eligible.
2. Currently
   accepted or committed October 2010 applicants are also eligible to apply
   for the giveaway.
3. If
   winner already has money in their support account those monies may be
   applied to a trip with Adventures in Missions within 90 days of completion
   of the World Race.
4. Trip
   may not be transferred to any other route. Failure to depart on
   October World Race trip will result in forfeiting all money. Applicant
   is still eligible to raise funds and depart at a later date.
5. There
   are no refunds.
6. All
   submitted blog posts become property of Adventures In Missions for
   redistribution.  Contestants must ensure that submitted blog posts
   remain available through December 31, 2010. 
7. Winner
   must attend training camp July 24, 2010 – August 1, 2010.
8. Prize
   includes the cost of travel, food and lodging from the start to the end of
   the trip (a value of approximately $14,300). Prize does not include personal spending
   money, travel expenses to and from training camp, equipment costs, or any
   other expenses not directly associated with the trip as mentioned above.