Newcomer Welcome Ambassador
Help international and ESL students transition to your school
Why It Matters
Extremely impactful. Empathy, cultural mediation, and language skills are highly sought by top humanities and social science programs.
How to Start
Partner with the ESL department or guidance to be a 'buddy' for new students from other countries, giving them tours and sitting with them at lunch.
Commitment
- Low commitment: a few hours a month, easy to fit around school.
- Best starting grade: G9
- Any time.
Programs It Supports
- International Relations
- Social Work
- Languages
- Education
Majors it supports
- International Relations – high 70s to high 80s
- Social Work (BSW) – high 70s to high 80s
- Education (BEd) – high 70s to high 80s
Similar extracurriculars
- Cultural Club or Heritage Association – Celebrate and share your cultural background
- French Language Proficiency (DELF Exam) – Achieve certified bilingual proficiency in French
- Indigenous Language or Culture Program – Engage with Indigenous language revitalisation
- Sign Language (ASL) Club – Learn and practice American Sign Language together