Ambassadors
VicSRC Ambassadors is a leadership program for Victorian students from years 6-10 interested in leading change in their schools and communities.
The program brings together students to build advocacy skills, take action on issues occurring in schools and amplify student voice.
The Ambassadors program is funded by the Victorian Department of Education and Training and is free for students.
Opportunities to represent VicSRC and Victorian students at education events and consultations
Four smaller, in-person workshops throughout the year in either a "regular" or "intensive" program
Opportunity to pitch a student voice project proposal to a panel of VicSRC staff and students for the opportunity to be an Ambassador Intern
What to expect
What is the focus of the program?
The VicSRC Ambassadors Program supports students to build the skills, confidence and networks to create change in their schools and communities.
Throughout the program, students will focus on:
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Making change accessible through real world examples of how change happens, who to work with, and where to start.
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Building skills that support leadership, collaboration and communication beyond the classroom.
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Working with students from other schools to explore shared challenges and opportunities.
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Leading change through student-led ideas and action.
Program Structure
The Ambassadors Program is delivered to ensure students get meaningful support and connection throughout the program.
Each program runs across four workshops, delivered in one of two formats:
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Regular Delivery: Four 2-hour workshops delivered weekly across four weeks
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Intensive Delivery: Four workshops delivered across three consecutive days (typically during school holidays)
Student Project Proposals
Across the workshops, students develop a short project proposal focused on improving student voice in their school or community.
Students will:
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Build practical project planning skills
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Receive supported time to develop their ideas
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Present their proposal in the final workshop
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Selected students may be invited to continue their project through the Ambassador Internship.
Ambassador Internship
The Ambassador Internship supports individual students or small groups (up to three students) to bring their project to life with support from VicSRC staff.
Interns gain:
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Mentoring and guiance
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Opportunities to work with staff across the organisation
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Practice experience in project delivery and leadership
Dates and upcoming program opportunities are released throughout the year.
Not only is it an eye opening experience, it has allowed me to gain new skills and learn more about how our education system works
— Sema
Having an outlet where we can bounce solutions off each other and work towards a collaborative plan to solve concerns felt so empowering
— Jessica
Being on the Ambassadors has helped me build my confidence and has genuinely changed my life
— Naufal
I highly suggest VicSRC Ambassadors to any students who want to have their voice heard and want to improve their student voice actions. I'm glad I was a part of this program, and I'm going to miss it and everyone involved.
— Maisie
