World W.I.S.E. Ambassadors Program

Looking for International Experience?

Imagine being able to put on your resume that you liaised with exchange students, researched international issues, had a hand at ESL teaching, designed and distributed resource centre materials, oriented new international students to Canada, attended skill building workshops in communications and self-development, visited key NGO and international centres around Winnipeg, was involved in volunteer recruitment and management, assisted with promotions, event planning and logistics, gained public speaking skills, and wrote articles all while networking with different groups on campus… not bad!

World W.I.S.E. is looking to build a team of volunteers that will help make connections on campus, and help World W.I.S.E. in internationalizing our university.

How Does it Work?

Students will be expected to...

Commit to 50 hours of volunteer work throughout the year (minimum)

Be available for an interview (Dates TBA)

Attend the World W.I.S.E. Ambassadors Orientation (Date TBA)

Promote World W.I.S.E. events and programs

help plan major events such as World Oppotunities Week and International Development Week

Participants Receive...

Co-Curricular Record notation on their U of M transcript

Letter of Reference

The International Citation transcript designtation (new for 2013)

Skill building and professional workshops
…plus loads of great work experience!

How Do I Apply?

Application Process

Submit completed application form

Participate in an Interview

Attend the World W.I.S.E. Orientation

Application Deadline: August 2012