Program Overview
Sustainability Ambassadors are a group of dedicated volunteers, peer educators, communicators, and peer leaders who help further Wake Forest’s culture of sustainability and Pro Humanitate ethos. Ambassadors are committed to working together and amongst their peers to raise the profile of sustainability initiatives on campus, develop engaging events, and provide tactical support for existing projects. No two experiences will be identical, as Sustainability Ambassadors are encouraged to chart their own path within the program, choosing from opportunities such as outreach events, social media efforts, speaking to peer organizations, tabling, volunteering on campus and in the community, sustainable event planning, campaign development, and more.
Who Can Become a Sustainability Ambassador?
The Sustainability Ambassadors program is open to all members of the Wake Forest community: undergraduate students, graduate and professional students, staff, and faculty. No prior knowledge or experience is required; all that is needed is an interest in sustainability, a willingness to learn, and a desire to make a positive impact on campus.
The program operates as two distinct groups: Students and Staff/Faculty.
Interested in becoming a Sustainability Ambassador?
Contact sustainability@wfu.edu with any questions.
Features of the Sustainability Ambassadors Groups
Student Group
- A kickoff session to learn the basics of sustainability at Wake Forest and what it means to “Keep the Forest Green”
- Monthly gatherings to brainstorm, plan, and create
- Frequent volunteer opportunities around peer education, waste reduction and diversion, and other evolving needs
- One-on-one support as needed from Office of Sustainability staff and interns
- Access to a biweekly e-newsletter with upcoming events and opportunities
- Optional trainings and behind-the-scenes tours of sustainability in action
- Opportunities to serve in leadership roles
- Free Office of Sustainability t-shirt (made with organic cotton and recycled PET) and website recognition after participating in three Ambassador opportunities or initiatives
Staff/Faculty Group
- Quarterly meetings to brainstorm, plan, and create
- One-on-one support as needed from Office of Sustainability staff
- Office consultations to help identify new opportunities within the respective units
- A variety of volunteer opportunities on campus and in the community
- Access to a biweekly e-newsletter with upcoming events and opportunities
- Optional trainings and behind-the-scenes tours of sustainability in action
- Free Office of Sustainability t-shirt (made with organic cotton and recycled PET) and website recognition after participating in three Ambassador opportunities or initiatives