Student Advocates
Your voice matters. Student Advocates bridge the gap between students and administration, fighting for the changes you need to succeed.
What is a Student Advocate?
Advocates are students like you. Their job is to make sure your voice reaches the people who make decisions on campus.
Student Advocates represent students on committees and advocate for policies and changes that improve student life at Humber Polytechnic and the University of Guelph-Humber. They build connections between students and administration, creating open channels for communication and delivering real solutions to real problems.
Your concerns matter. If you need assistance or have an issue on campus, reach out to them. If they can’t solve it directly, they’ll connect you with the right people and resources who can.
Focus Areas
Student Advocates actively attend committees and advocate on issues that directly impact your campus experience.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
Ensuring co-op placements, internships, and work-integrated learning opportunities are accessible, fair, and beneficial to students.
2SLGBTQ+ Pride
Advocating for 2SLGBTQ+ students and creating inclusive resources and events on campus.
Food Insecurity
Guaranteeing that students across all campuses have access to quality, nutritious food.
Meet Your Student Advocates
Their mission is to help you confidently navigate your post-secondary journey. Think of them as your support system, here to back you up every step of the way.
Selena Ferreira, Student Advocate, Humber Polytechnic
As a Student Advocate, Selena’s goal is to proudly represent the voices of students and advocate for positive change for everyone. She is honoured to represent her fellow students and cannot wait to see what the future holds.
Emily Edwards, Student Advocate, University of Guelph-Humber
Emily’s goal as a student advocate is to amplify student voices, ensure their concerns are heard, and help students make the most out of their post-secondary experience. She is committed to taking the time to get to know her fellow students and wants to hear any questions you may have about student life at University of Guelph-Humber.
Interested in Becoming a Student Advocate?
If leadership and advocacy are your thing, apply to become a Student Advocate through the IGNITE job portal.
About the Role
Eligibility:
- Be a current Humber or UofGH student at the time of application
- Be an IGNITE fee-paying student at the time of application
- Have up to 35 hours available to work through the week
- Good leadership skills
- Passion for advocacy
- Active presence in your community
- Value empathy, good communication and time management
- Good project management skills
- Able to work in a high-pressure environment
*Each position is a one-year contract with an option to renew for a second year.
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