Become a Student Ambassador!
The Student Ambassador program is a leadership and volunteer opportunity for outstanding students who are selected to represent and serve Sauk Valley Community College, prospective students, their families, and our surrounding communities.
What does a Student Ambassador do?
- Serve as hosts/tour guides during special events on campus.
- Meet & greet prospective students, families, alumni, and special guests.
- Conduct campus tours for prospective students, their families, other outside agencies, and other guests.
- Attend promotional and recruiting events with the Student Recruiting and Impact Coordinators.
Top Reasons to Become a Student Ambassador:
- Get Involved: Build strong connections with SVCC to develop lifelong skills. The Student Ambassador position is a great resume builder for college and employment applications!
- Be a Leader: Guide visitors around campus and share your own experiences.
- Meet new people: Connect with fellow Student Ambassadors, community members, on-campus peers, and future SVCC students.
- Earn Volunteer Hours: Earn volunteer hours right on-campus! This is a great opportunity for Impact and Sauk Scholar students.
Qualifications to Apply:
- Must be a current student.
- Maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA at SVCC.
- Possess dependability, leadership skills, and an outgoing personality.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Neat in appearance and have pride in SVCC.
- Enjoy helping people and answering questions about student life at SVCC.
- Transportation of your own to local off-campus events, when needed.
What's the Application Process?
- Students should complete the online application below. Opportunities are limited, so applying early is encouraged! The Student Recruitment and Impact Office will review applications, reach out to students via email, and invite exceptional candidates to interview.
- Once a student is accepted into the program, they must complete a mandatory Student Ambassador training session (volunteer time is awarded for completing this training).
- Service opportunities will come from the Student Recruitment and Impact Office. Each service opportunity will be announced via email, and students will sign up for events that fit their schedules.
Get Started!
- Complete the online application no later than October 1, 2026.
For questions or more information, contact:
Sarah Partington
Student Recruiting & Impact Coordinator
Room 1F15
sarah.h.partington@svcc.edu
815-835-6266