Language First Student Ambassador Program
Applications for the 2024-2025 cohort are now closed. Click here to meet the current student ambassadors.
What is a student ambassador?
A Language First student ambassador is a current undergraduate or graduate student in a Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program in the United States. The ambassador program is a one-year commitment, beginning on March 1st each year. Five student ambassadors will be accepted for each cohort, to ensure a close mentorship relationship with Language First team members and other students in the program.
What are the benefits?
As a student ambassador, you will receive:
Mentorship from Language First team members, including guidance in post-graduation career planning
Opportunities to improve your ASL skills
Opportunities to meet other students around the country and join our community
Opportunities to represent Language First at other conferences (i.e., ASHA Convention)
Language First swag (i.e., t-shirt, button, student ambassador flag for nametag at conference)
Personalized ambassador spotlight on our website and social media
Opportunities to participate in research
Opportunities to volunteer at the annual Language First conference and attend sessions for free
Experience to add to your resume
Free Language First membership (standard tier)
What are the requirements?
As a student ambassador, you are asked to:
Commit to assisting with at least one Language First service project
Present about Language First to your CSD department and/or university NSSLHA chapter
Attend bimonthly student ambassador meetings
Reshare Langauge First posts on your personal social media account, as able
how do i know if it’s right for me?
You would make a great student ambassador if you:
Feel strongly about the Language First mission
Have a passion for ensuring that Deaf children acquire a complete first language from birth
Enjoy learning, networking, and engaging in service work
Applications are open from January 15 to February 15, and applicants will be notified by March 1 if they have been selected as a student ambassador.