Campus Ambassadors

WCAN

ambassadors

Supporting black girls and young women from school to career

WCAN Ambassadors play a practical role in expanding access, awareness and opportunity for Black girls and young women across the UK.

Our ambassadors help ensure that WCAN programmes, events and opportunities reach the students and young women who benefit most, whether that’s in schools, colleges or universities.

This is not a symbolic role. It’s structured, time-bound and impact-led.

BECOME A SCHOOLS AMBASSADOR

BECOME A CAMPUS AMBASSADOR

Who is this for?

WCAN Ambassador roles are open to:

University students
Recent graduates
School or sixth-form students
Teachers or trainee teachers
Individuals passionate about widening access for Black girls and young women

CAMPUS AMBASSADORS

WHAT DO CAMPUS AMBASSADORS DO?

Campus Ambassadors support WCAN activity within their university by:

Sharing WCAN opportunities, events and programmes with students
Promoting key campaigns such as WCAN40 Rising Stars and early-career initiatives
Acting as a point of contact between WCAN and relevant student groups or services
Feeding back insight on student needs and engagement on campuss

This role is designed to be manageable alongside studies.

TIME COMMITMENT

1-2 hours a week, fixed term for one academic year

WHAT DO YOU GAIN?

Formal recognition as a WCAN Campus Ambassador
Leadership and community engagement experience
Priority access to WCAN events and opportunities
A role you can confidently reference on CVs and LinkedIn

SCHOOL AMBASSADORS

WHAT DO SCHOOL AMBASSADORS DO?

Schools Ambassadors help connect WCAN with secondary schools, sixth forms and colleges by:

Sharing WCAN opportunities with students, parents or staff where appropriate
Supporting awareness of pathways into careers, apprenticeships and higher education
Acting as a local WCAN contact within a school or college setting
Helping WCAN understand the needs of Black girls earlier in the pipeline

This role is intentionally light-touch.