LEARN MORE
If you’re interested in learning more about the Peers Network program, you can reach out to your unit’s Ambassador, join your Ambassador as a guest for a gathering , or contact our office directly.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
While any employee may apply to become an Ambassador, the nature of the program and associated responsibilities align particularly well with job functions of staff/A&P employees. That being said, we’re happy to have anyone apply!
Active participation by Ambassadors in Peers Network trainings and gatherings will be critical to ensuring success for sustainability efforts at Auburn, along with helping to weave together a strong network of changemakers. As a result, we require all Ambassadors to attend the 3 foundational trainings during the first year in the program, along with attending at least 4 gatherings during each academic year.
Therefore, we recommend assessing your availability for the 3 trainings, and at least some of the gatherings prior to applying. If you find your schedule already conflicts with training dates, please go ahead and still complete an application, making sure to note in the appropriate space what conflicts you may have. The 2019-20 and 2020-21 dates have been listed below for your convenience.
Given participation in the program will involve a commitment of time and effort, official designation as a Peers Network Ambassador will require the support of the Ambassador’s direct supervisor. As such, it’s suggested applicants discuss participation with their supervisors prior to applying to ensure adequate support. If additional information or direct support should be needed at this phase, please reach out to our office.
Foundational training sessions will be held on the following dates and likely be held during morning work:
- Thursday, September 19, 2019
- Wednesday, November 13, 2019
- Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Gatherings will take place either over the official university lunch hour or during the last hour of the workday.
2019-20 gatherings will be held:
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- Wednesday, August 21 – 4:30pm-6:30pm (Sustainability Picnic)
- Tuesday, October 8
- November, TBD – 7pm-9pm (Sustainability Film Series)
- Wednesday, December 11
- Thursday, February 6 – 6pm (Sustainability Speaker Series)
- Tuesday, March 3
- Wednesday, April 22
2020-21 gatherings will be held:
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- Welcome Week – 4:30pm-6:30pm (Sustainability Picnic)
- Tuesday, September 15
- Thursday, October 15
- November, TBD – 7pm-9pm (Sustainability Film Series)
- Tuesday, January 12
- February, TBD – (Sustainability Speaker Series)
- Thursday, March 25
- Wednesday, April 21 – 3:30pm-4:45pm (Spirit of Sustainability Awards)
HOW TO APPLY
You can apply to be a Peers Ambassador between May 1st and August 15th. Prior to applying, the applicant should discuss participation with their supervisor to ensure departmental support. If you would like for us to reach out to you when the application period opens, please complete our Peers Network Interest Form. If you have computer-based accessibility needs, we kindly request you please reach out to our office to begin the application process.
NEXT STEPS
After being accepted into the program, applicants will need to complete the following tasks to become an official Ambassador.
- Meet with your supervisor and Office of the Sustainability staff to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
- Fill out the Ambassador Profile Form.
- Sign up for the Auburn Sustainability Digest.
- Add the foundational training sessions to your calendar.
