NASW recognizes the value student members play in the future success of the Social Work profession. Student Ambassadors will generate recognition of their Social Work program, network with other social work students and professionals, and provide relevant NASW information to fellow students such as Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD), facts about licensing, and ways to get involved to promote the profession. Benefits:
-Develop leadership skills by acting as a liaison between NASW-MA and your school of social work.
-Free NASW-MA Licensing Test Prep Course, valued at $155.
-Jumpstart your social work career by networking and connecting with social work students and professionals across the state.
-Free admission to NASW events for the school year.
-Be recognized in NASW-MA Social Work Voice newsletter, website, and social media.
-Boost your resume.
Program Description
-1-2 NASW-MA Student Members will be selected from each school of Social Work in Massachusetts.
-Students must either be in their final year or advanced standing.
-Term: September 2019 to May 2020.
-Time Commitment: 4 hours each month plus 2 NASW volunteer opportunities.
Student Ambassador role includes but is not limited to:
-Being the voice of NASW by distributing and promoting NASW member benefits, news, and events.
Volunteering at two major NASW events (i.e. LEAD, Awards Gala, Professional Development Programs, etc.)
-Updating Student Ambassador Coordinator each month on school activities and student feedback.
-Participating in the Facebook group to access documents, offer feedback, and connect with other Student Ambassadors.
-Recruiting Student Ambassadors for the following year and assisting with NASW Graduation Cords program.
Application Deadline is August 31st, 2019 FILL OUT AN APPLICATION. Link: https://www.naswma.org/page/607.
To learn more, please contact Noël Schutz, Membership Manager nschutz.naswma@socialworkers.org, 617-227-9877 x167