Student Ambassadors

Become a Student Ambassador

Do you want to develop your leadership skills while making a positive impact on Blue Ridge and beyond? Here’s your opportunity to undertake a rewarding role at the college.

Benefits

• scholarship up to $500 per semester
• meet students from other programs
• develop communication and interpersonal skills
• represent the college at various recruitment events
• participate in community service activities
• attend exclusive college activities and events
• networking with community members and potential employers
• positively impact prospective and current students
• engage in several personal growth and development experiences
• great resume builder, highly regarded title
• The skills you learn are guaranteed to be relevant in the working world.

Eligibility

To receive consideration to become a Student Ambassador, you must:

• demonstrate academic achievement (3.0 minimum G.P.A.)
• be a full time student in an active for-college-credit program during the fall and spring semesters
• have at least one academic year remaining at Blue Ridge
• have an enthusiastic and positive attitude
• have a sincere desire to represent Blue Ridge
• be able to work well with others and to be a successful team player
• have the desire to learn strong communication and leadership skills
• have knowledge of Blue Ridge

Commitment

If selected as a Student Ambassador, you will be required to:

• attend a one-day Student Ambassador training session
• participate in all Student Life activities per semester in fall and spring, and be active in the summer
  Summer hours serve as an extension of training.
• Fall and spring semester hours consist of three hours per week of office hours (equaling 48 each semester).
• adhere to dress code policies during office hours, tours, and events
• demonstrate a high standard of professionalism at all times
• maintain flexibility when tasks change unexpectedly
• attend required Student Ambassador weekly meetings
• maintain enrollment in at least six credit hours at Blue Ridge within an active for-college-credit program -during the fall and spring semesters
• maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA while serving as an ambassador

For more information contact the Coordinator of Student Life & Wellness:

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