可持续性 Ambassadors
Embracing NH Through 社区参与 and Giving Back
Are you organizing things like food drives, invasive species clean-ups, or other community events? Or are you interested in helping lead these efforts for colleagues at UNH but need help and inspiration? 的 new UNH 可持续性 Ambassadors program aims to connect faculty and staff across campus who want to be part of a community that cares about people and planet 和 wellbeing of our communities – and have fun while doing it!
的 可持续发展研究所 和 Office of 研究, Economic 订婚 and Outreach are partnering to coordinate the UNH 可持续性 Ambassadors program, a new community of practice and a gateway for networking, 协作, and idea and resource sharing. 的 program is open to all UNH employees: You do not need to be an expert in sustainability! You only need to have a strong interest in making a positive impact - engagement projects of all kinds help build communities that are healthy and resilient.
Interested in getting involved in the program?
Questions about the program? 联系 El.Farrell@hoonnation.com.
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1. Can I use my benefit of 8 hours of paid 社区 Service as part of my Ambassador community service work?
是的! Please make sure your hours are approved by your supervisor.
2. Are students eligible to be a 可持续性 Ambassador?
At this time, the program is only open to UNH faculty and staff. 可持续性 Ambassadors are welcomed to invite students to participate in planned community events. Students who are interested in getting involved in other sustainability-related volunteer, internship or hands-on experiences should contact 玉.Chalkley@hoonnation.com.
Why be an ambassador, and what do they do?
- Be part of a cross-campus community that cares about people and planet 和 wellbeing of our communities.
- Meet new colleagues at our 可持续性 Ambassador networking events, make new connections across campus, 作为一种资源
- Make a difference on campus and/or in local communities by facilitating community engagement projects for colleagues from your unit*
- Provide regular input and feedback on ongoing campus efforts and share challenges and opportunities from your unit/team
- Be invited to events to learn about the latest campus sustainability efforts and exciting new practices, including Lunch and 学习s and 可持续性 Ambassador networking events
- Build valuable peer education, coaching, planning, and facilitation skills
- Provide peer coaching to incoming 可持续性 Ambassadors
- Be recognized as a UNH 可持续性 Ambassador on our website, and on other UNH publications. You are encouraged to add your role as a 可持续性 Ambassador, your 可持续性 at UNH Micro-Credential badge, 还有你的 可持续性 Ambassador Micro-Credential badge to your LinkedIn profile.
- Be invited to a special annual celebration and recognition event with UNH 领导
- Contribute to building a culture of sustainability!
*Did you know all benefitted staff and faculty receive 1 day each year to be used for community service, yet only 2% of employees used this benefit in FY23?
What are examples of engagement projects ambassadors could plan and organize?
food drive in your department for 猫橱柜
一起工作 垃圾2宝藏 to provide necessary volunteer support for spring collections and/or fall move-in sale
一起工作 自然追星 on a landscape/invasive plant clean-up
合作伙伴 合作推广 to engage in community-based service
Facilitate a "可持续性 Lunch & 学习" discussion for your unit (e.g. around a topic, and/or sharing sustainability news, events, and resources with your colleagues, etc.)
Participate in off campus sustainability-related community engagement offered through 保健服务 或其他资源(例如.g. beach clean-ups, trail building, etc.)
