Help shape the social work profession for students in Michigan by becoming a Student Ambassador!

The Student Ambassador Program is an NASW-Michigan initiative that identifies student leaders from each social work program in Michigan who will serve as a link between their respective program and the National Association of Social Workers. It is our hope that through this initiative, a stronger working relationship will be created between the universities and the NASW-Michigan Chapter.

NASW-Michigan aims to have at least one Student Ambassador representing each school of social work in Michigan

Program Details

• Term: September through May
• Time commitment: 2-4 hours each month

What Does a Student Ambassador Do?

Student Ambassador role includes but is not limited to:

• Serving as a primary liaison of information between your school of social work and NASW-Michigan
• Being the voice of NASW, by distributing and promoting NASW member benefits, news, resources, advocacy efforts, and events
• Distributing NASW graduation cords to members who attend your SSW
• Participating in monthly virtual meetings with ambassadors from other schools
• Providing monthly updates on school activities and student feedback from your program
• Volunteering at a minimum of one NASW event throughout your term
• Working with your cohort or committee to plan and host one activity/project/event for social work students per semester
• Joining and participating in the Michigan Social Work Students Facebook Group and MyNASW Student Community to serve as a resource to social work students and connect with other Student Ambassadors
• Assisting in recruiting Student Ambassadors for the following year

Program Requirements

To be eligible to be a Student Ambassador, applicants must:

• Reside in Michigan
• Be currently enrolled in an accredited (or candidacy) BSW or MSW program
• Represent their school for both Fall and Spring semesters
• Be active NASW members by program start date
  • If you are not currently a member but plan to join, please indicate this on your application
  • Limited membership scholarship opportunities are available
• Agree to follow the NASW Code of Ethics and to the following guiding principles:
  • Individuals are experts of their own experience
  • Disagree with the idea and respect the individual
  • The impact of what you say is more important than your intent
  • Safety Over Comfort
  • Use “I” Statements
  • No Oppression Competition
  • Everyone is a teacher and a learner
  • Accountability with respect and support

Program Benefits

• Develop leadership skills by acting as a liaison between NASW-Michigan and your school of social work
• Help shape the social work profession for students in Michigan
• Jumpstart your social work career by networking and connecting with social work students and professionals across the state (and nation!)
• Enjoy complimentary registration to major Chapter events and programming
• Be recognized in Chapter newsletter, website, and social media
• Have your work published in the NASW-Michigan Newsletter, distributed to 6,000 Michigan social workers
• Obtain a Certificate of Service from the NASW-Michigan Chapter
• Ambassador status can be used on resume