An ambassador never sets out alone. They are carried forward by the trust of an entire community.
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A departure is never decided in haste.
Sending an OSE ambassador is not simply a matter of allowing a young person to spend several months abroad. It means entrusting them with a mission, accepting that they will grow away from their familiar surroundings, and mobilising an entire community around their project.
This decision engages the young person, their family, their club, the sending OSE Country and the host OSE Country.
Above all, it rests on mutual trust.
Before saying "yes", everyone must be able to answer one essential question: Are we truly ready to live this adventure together?
An OSE ambassador cannot be reduced to their sporting level. They must have grasped the meaning of their mission and be willing to represent their club, their country and OSE's values throughout their stay. They set out to progress, discover, share and grow.
The family must understand that this adventure is a significant step in their child's personal development. They agree to place their trust in them while remaining present whenever this may be needed.
The club is not simply losing a member for a while. It is entrusting one of its own to an international community. Throughout the stay, the ambassador continues to represent their club.
A departure exists only because a place to arrive already exists. Before any decision is made, the sending OSE Country ensures that the partner country is able to offer the young person the best possible conditions for success. The way this welcome is built is set out in Adventure Booklet No. 2: Welcoming an Ambassador.
Once everyone is ready, the decision becomes a collective one. No single person bears sole responsibility for it. Everyone commits to supporting the ambassador until their return.
An ambassador never sets out alone. They are carried forward by the trust of an entire community.