What is a student ambassador?
A Language First student ambassador is a current undergraduate junior or senior, or first-year graduate student in a Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program in the United States. The ambassador program is a one-year commitment, beginning in March 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, mug, magnets)
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)
Certificate and letter of completion, if all requirements are met
What are the requirements?
As a student ambassador, you are asked to:
Commit to designing and completing a Language First service project
Present about Language First to your CSD department and/or university NSSLHA chapter
Attend all monthly student ambassador meetings
Reshare Language 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:
Your philosophy aligns with the Language First mission and core values
You have a passion for working with Deaf children and ensuring that they acquire a complete first language from birth
You enjoy learning, networking, and engaging in service work
Applications for the next cohort will open in January 2026.