Sustainability Ambassador Program

A peer-to-peer network of students working to find solutions to campus sustainability issues. The Sustainability Ambassador Program is the perfect place to build skills and knowledge in the field of sustainability and climate action.

What is the Sustainability Ambassador Program?

Four sustainability ambassadors stand in front of a variety of plants.

Overview

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.

Why Should I Become a Sustainability Ambassador?

Perks of the program

The Office of Sustainability will give you the tools and resources needed to make your year’s engagement campaign successful. We commit to providing the following for each Sustainability Ambassador:

  • Career and skill development training and opportunities
  • Peer-to-peer networking and UM community outreach
  • Engaged learning opportunities
  • Safe, inclusive, dynamic and passionate team to support your work
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Experience Record notation upon completion of the program
  • Exemplary Sustainability Ambassadors will receive written letters of support or recommendations for internships and jobs, upon request 
     

Important Information

How the Sustainability Ambassador Program works

Each year, a theme is selected and project teams are formed based on student interests and the current UM goals and priorities. The theme for the 2026-27 Sustainability Ambassador program is Waste Reduction. Ambassadors will have an opportunity to work with their teammates to plan engaging and fun events, activities and communications that raise awareness of how to sort and reduce waste on campus while also planning and benefitting from career-focused workshops with their peers.  
 

What's expected of you

  • 0.5 to 1 hour per week for the Fall and Winter semesters (approximately 20 hours total for the academic year)
  • Students will not have responsibilities during exam periods 

How do I apply?

  • Apply to the program between August 31 and September 25, 2026
  • Accepted applicants will be notified and invited to an introductory training session
  • Sustainability Ambassadors will be provided with up to 5 hours of mandatory career and skill development workshops
  • Ambassadors will work together to make project plans for the year based on the current theme
  • At the end of the academic year, Sustainability Ambassadors will be provided with an Experience Record notation for their participation in the program

Apply today

Questions?

Office of Sustainability

sustainability@umanitoba.ca