diff --git a/doc/contributing/advocacy-ambasador-program.md b/doc/contributing/advocacy-ambasador-program.md
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@@ -39,6 +39,15 @@ a discussion issue with the nomination in
 [nodejs/collaborators](https://github.com/nodejs/collaborators/)
 titled `Nomination X to be an Ambassador`, where X is the name of the person
 being nominated.
+If there is no objection within 14 days, the nomination is approved.
+
+## Onboarding
+
+To onboard an ambassador, a member of the TSC will:
+
+* \[] Add the ambassador to the nodejs/ambassadors team.
+* \[] Add the ambassador to the nodejs/ambassadors `README.md`.
+* \[] Add the ambassador to the OpenJS Slack channel.
 
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