Sustainability Ambassadors gather around a bike locker
Make a difference, volunteer as a Sustainability Ambassador this year
Now accepting applications from August 25 – September 12
The Sustainability Ambassador Program is a volunteer leadership program for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in promoting a culture of sustainability at the University of Manitoba through growth, education and action.
As Sustainability Ambassadors, students will lead and inspire the campus community to learn more about sustainability and explore how sustainability practices can change lives in a positive way. The goal of the program is to enhance student engagement and participation by offering opportunities for students to gain knowledge and skills while supporting the network of sustainability on campus.
How does the Sustainability Ambassador program work?
Applicants to the program will work together to make project plans for the year based on the set theme. The theme for the 2025-26 Sustainability Ambassador program is sustainable transportation. Ambassadors will have an opportunity to work with their teammates to plan engaging and fun events and activities that raise awareness of transit, carpooling, cycling and walking options, while benefitting from career-focused workshops with their peers.
Sustainability Ambassadors will be provided with mandatory skill development workshops and ambassadors will be expected to volunteer 0.5-1 hour per week for the Fall and Winter terms (approximately 20 hours total for the academic year). Students will not have responsibilities during exam periods.
Exemplary Sustainability Ambassadors will receive written letters of support or recommendations for internships and jobs, when requested. Other benefits to joining the program include
- Flexible scheduling
- Career and skill development training and opportunities
- Peer-to-peer networking and UM community outreach
- Engaged learning opportunities
- Experience Record notation upon completion of the program
- Safe, inclusive, dynamic and passionate team to support your work
If you are interested in becoming a Sustainability Ambassador, please visit the Sustainability Ambassador Program website for more details. Applications will be accepted from August 25 – September 12 via the Application Portal.