International Student Services

& Intercultural Education 200 W. Kawili Street

Hilo, HI 96720

Phone: (808) 974-7313 Fax: (808) 974-7691

Email: iss@hawaii.edu Website: hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/

International/

What is a Global Ambassador?

Global Ambassadors visit local schools

and organizations on a volunteer basis

and talk about their cultures and

countries. The program helps educate

people about the rest of the world and

helps eradicate myths and stereotypes

about other cultures and countries.

GLOBAL AMBASSADORS PROGRAM UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I AT HILO

Global Ambassadors Program

University of Hawai’i at Hilo

BECOMING A GLOBAL AMBASSADOR Who can be a Global Ambassador? Any international student enrolled at UH Hilo or

Hawai’i CC is eligible to join.

How do I become a Global Ambassador? Complete the application and submit it to the

International Student Services & Intercultural

Education (ISS & IE) office. You will then be

contacted about training and upcoming events.

Applications are available outside the ISS & IE

office (Room 206 on the 2nd floor of the Student

Services Building) or online at

hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/international/

Are there membership fees? No, membership is free.

What activities will participate in? Global Ambassadors have visited many schools

in the Hilo community and classrooms on the UH

Hilo campus and have successfully

communicated their cultures to students through

interactive presentations.

Benefits of Membership • Strengthens a resume

• Builds interpersonal skills

• Enhances communication and

leadership skills

• Results in a Certificate of

Recognition

• Showcases pride in your

culture and country

“So much fun … memorable … I found satisfaction in putting a smile on the faces of the kids.”

- Global Ambassador