Help embed wellbeing in your team: apply to be a UBCV Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador by August 19

UBC's Workplace Wellbeing team is looking for volunteers who will play a vital role in championing health and wellbeing for their departments and among their peers at UBC Vancouver.

We are opening our Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador (WWA) program up for another year — this year the new cohort will begin on September 1. If you have enthusiasm and passion for health and wellbeing, join the WWA program and play a vital role in fostering wellbeing in your team/unit/department.  

Time commitment, length of term and other details

• Length of term: Ambassadors are asked to commit to this role for a minimum of one year, with the option to recommit to the role annually 
• Time commitment: 1-2 hours per month (this may vary depending on training and programs) 
• You can have more than one WWA in a department or faculty. 
• Preview the application

Deadline to apply: Monday, August 19 by 5 pm.

Apply now!

UBC Okanagan WWA applications open in 2025.

What’s in it for you? 

Need some more information? Being a WWA has its rewards! 

• Opportunities to be directly involved in fostering a culture of wellbeing and making a difference in your workplace,
• Receive ongoing training and support from the Workplace Wellbeing Team,
• Join a collaborative network of WWAs, to share ideas for embedding wellbeing into your team/unit/department,  
• Exclusive opportunities to increase your individual health literacy,
• And much more! 

Role of an Ambassador 

But what does the role of a WWA look like? You might like to take a look at our interviews with Felicia and Louise or Erin and Maureen — nothing like hearing from those who have done the role! But you might like to just dive into the details. 

1. One-year commitment: We ask each WWA to commit to one year in the role. This allows you to learn about the role and learn the skills needed to embed wellbeing in your team/unit/department. It also gives you the chance to leverage the various wellbeing initiatives, grants, and events that occur throughout the year. 
2. You are not alone: We certainly don’t want you to do this alone. WWAs will connect with the Workplace Wellbeing team to stay up to date on relevant priorities and initiatives and to share feedback, and experiences regarding wellbeing at the local level. With our support, you will be well-placed to share resources and learning opportunities with faculty and staff in your team/department/unit. We know that WWAs over the years have become valued support and mentors – someone who can organize programs and activities that effectively promote health and wellbeing.
3. Support and professional development: Finally, all WWAs have the opportunity to access professional development opportunities which will help role-model promising practices in the workplace. Something other WWAs have done with great success over the years, including a President’s Staff Award winner for Wellbeing in 2023!