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Signature Learning Ambassadors

A collaborative team of volunteers, sharing their stories and helping UCalgary students explore new opportunities

Ambassadors are current students who are passionate about helping others customize their UCalgary journeys with signature learning experiences like study abroad, undergraduate research, work-integrated learning and more.

Join our next cohort of Ambassadors

It's more than just a volunteer role.

At the Office of Signature Learning Experiences, Ambassadors manage our front desk and provide peer advising throughout the week, where they guide students on available programs, application and eligibility processes, and funding opportunities. They support with promotional events and practice storytelling as a way of sharing their own unique experiences with the UCalgary community. Along the way, they participate in a training program to develop key intercultural competencies and professional skills.

Being an Ambassador is a great way to practice your leadership, public speaking, community building, and personal management. It also connects you with like-minded students, helps you build social and professional networks at UCalgary, and gives valuable experience for your future studies or career!

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Some of our past Ambassadors, posing for a photo at the International Pre-Departure Orientation

Key info

Application dates

The application closed on July 22, and all applicants have now been contacted with the results. Thank you for your interest; we received many more applications than expected and look forward to working with such a passionate team this year!

Ambassadors

Positions: 25-30 (volunteer)
Time commitment: 2-3 hours/week

Read the Ambassador role description

Ambassador Team Leads

Positions: 2 (volunteer, with honorarium)
Time commitment: approx. 10 hours/week

Read the Team Lead role description

Required monthly training

Mon August 17, 1-4 pm (in person)
Wed October 7, 4-6 pm (in person)
Mon November 2, 3-6 pm (Zoom)
Mon December 7, TBD (in person)
January to April dates will be shared later

For more info, see the role descriptions. Please save these dates in your calendar; you will be expected to attend. If you have an academic conflict, let us know ASAP.