Becoming a Mental Health Ambassador  

Each term, Mental Health Initiatives recruits paid and volunteer Mental Health Ambassadors (MHA). We are looking for students interested in promoting mental health and well-being in themselves and others. We typically have 2-4 paid work positions (3-5 hours/week) and about 10 or more volunteers (hours vary). Interested? Read more about the role and consider applying for the Summer 2024.

Mental Health Ambassador Role Description 

Promotes and represents the Mental Health Ambassador Program by raising awareness of student mental health resources, services, support and opportunities at Langara College. Mental Health Ambassadors (MHA) must have a passion for mental health and well-being. Mental Health Ambsassadors are peer educators that work closely with Student Services. The program is designed to engage the Langara College community on mental health and to reduce the stigma associated with seeking help. 

 Duties: 

  • Communicates with a group of students to determine needs
  • Supports to research, plan, coordinate and deliver well-being initiatives and events that support wellness or our current Langara students, some public speaking required
  • Helps to promote a culture of well-being on campus
  • Acts as a bridge for students and support resources on and off campus
  • Leads volunteers and helping to organize volunteer initiatives
  • Completes administrative duties such as data input and e-mailing
  • Completes training hours designed by supervisor
  • Provides feedback and ideas to supervisor to improve well-being initiatives at Langara 

Requirements 

  • For paid positions, students must be registered with SWAP.
  • Volunteers must be current Langara College students enrolled/ registered for the term they are volunteering in
  • Demonstrate ability to communicate courteously and effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with staff, faculty, administrators, students and the public
  • Ability to be empathic, inclusive and respectful
  • Proven ability to work as a team member
  • Complete all required training
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Comfortable and interested in gaining experience with leadership and public speaking

Summer 2024 Semester

The Mental Health Ambassador (MHA) program will not be accepting new volunteer applications for the Summer 2024 semester, only returning MHA. If you are a returning MHA volunteer that would like to continue as a volunteer for Summer 2024 semester, please e-mail the Mental Health Programs Coordinator. If you are interested in becoming a new MHA volunteer for Fall 2024 semester please check back here in August/ September 2024 on how to apply.

Questions? email mha-coordinator@langara.ca