What is the student ambassador scheme?

The Student Ambassador Scheme recruits current University of Huddersfield students to support a wide range of events and activities organised by the Schools and Colleges Liaison team (SCLS). Student Ambassadors act as role models and motivators to encourage other young people to consider higher education. Ambassadors can share their own unique experiences including challenges and barriers they may have faced and overcome as well as successes and achievements.

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What do our Ambassadors do?

Ambassadors are used to support a wide range of events including: Open Days, HE Experience Days, University Visit Days and visits to schools and colleges.

Ambassadors:

• act as guides on campus tours
• take part in student panels
• greet visitors on Open Days
• support groups during university visit days

How to apply

Are you enrolling this year or are already a current student? Do you enjoy working with young people? Are you friendly and enthusiastic about your experiences at University? If you answer yes to these questions why don't you apply for the Student Ambassador Scheme.

We recruit on an annual basis in September/ October. The 2011 recruitment dates are:

Applications open: Monday 5th September 2011

Closing date for applications: Friday 30th September 2011

Selection event: Wednesday 12th October 2011

Training dates: Tuesday 1st November or Thursday 3rd November 2011

Student Ambassador Job Specification

Student Ambassador Person Specification

Student Ambassador Application Form

Please note: Our student ambassadors are carefully selected through interview, trained in child protection issues and CRB checked. You will be asked to complete an enhanced CRB form before you can begin the scheme.

Why get involved?

Experience as an ambassador is an excellent way of enhancing your CV. All graduate employers look for evidence of extra-curricular activities and experience. You will also be paid for this work at the rate of £7.98 per hour (current as at April 2011).

Further information

For more information about the Student Ambassador Scheme, please e-mail the Student Ambassador Scheme Co-ordinator.