Student Sustainable Ambassadors Program
The Student Sustainable Ambassador Program is a volunteer opportunity for University of Toronto students to actively contribute to U of T’s sustainability mission.
Through an experiential and leadership role with the St. George campus Sustainability Office, student sustainable ambassadors promote sustainability and engage with the university community through education and events.
Student sustainable ambassadors also help create social media content and appear on our online channels.
About the Student Sustainable Ambassadors Program
What do student sustainable ambassadors do?
Student sustainable ambassadors actively contribute to the university’s sustainability mission through a variety of activities, including:
- Attending both sustainability-themed and other events to:
- Raise awareness about sustainability and U of T’s commitments
- Encourage involvement in sustainability initiatives and projects
- Provide guidance at waste sorting stations
- Creating educational content
- Build awareness campaigns on various sustainability topics
- Assist with the development of content for social media
What is the time commitment for the program?
Student sustainable ambassadors will volunteer for approximately two hours per week from September through April.
Additionally, student sustainable ambassadors are required to participate in a mandatory half-day of training on sustainability and the university’s mission to enable sustainable change.
This is an unpaid, volunteer position.
Who can be a student sustainable ambassador?
The Student Sustainable Ambassador Program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students on the St. George campus.
Students from all programs and departments are welcome to apply.
We hire ambassadors every September for the fall and winter semesters, and every May for the summer semester.
Ideal candidates are:
- Passionate about sustainability
- Reliable and accountable
- Enjoy teamwork and thrive in a team environment
- Strong communicators
- Have some experience:
- Planning live and/or online events
- Engaging in outreach activities
Why become a student sustainable ambassador?
The Student Sustainable Ambassador Program is an opportunity to contribute to improving sustainability on campus and deepen your knowledge and experience in sustainability.
As a student sustainable ambassador, you will:
- Connect with and meet a variety of students, faculty, staff, and other community members
- Share knowledge and raise awareness about sustainability on campus—a critical element of meeting our sustainability goals as a University community
- Learn about the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, waste management, and other sustainability topics, giving you the tools to be more effective sustainable change agents
- Receive recognition on your co-curricular record
Request a Student Sustainable Ambassador for your event
Are you holding an event that requires support from the Sustainability Office? Our Student Sustainable Ambassadors are here to help! Request an ambassador for your upcoming event.