Student Ambassador Leadership Program (SALP)
SALP is a 14-month extra-curricular program aimed at exploring and enhancing your leadership qualities and skills by volunteering with the university and wider melbourne community.
The program builds an invaluable network of support and guidance for community-minded individuals.
SALP aims to:
- challenge students to realise their goals and explore new ideas
- create supportive networks that aid students in their endeavours
- promote and support volunteerism amongst students
- empower students with a variety of valuable skills
- establish programs that address existing needs in the University and the wider community
- foster positive relationships between University staff and students
If you are in the second or subsequent year of your undergraduate degree (final years not eligible) or you are a postgraduate student, you can apply.
Do we get training?
Yes - SALP offers a series of seminars and workshops on topics such as public presentation, ethics and community project management.
Ambassadors also participate in two leadership weekends that provide training via personal challenges and working with others.
Is there a fee?
Yes, ambassadors contribute $80 towards the cost of the leadership weekends. ($40 for country and interstate students)
If you're in the 2nd or subsequent year of your undergraduate degree (final years not eligible) or you are a postgraduate student, you can apply!
What do past student ambassadors say about SALP?
"Joining SALP allowed me to learn more about leadership and enhance my own leadership and communication skills. Through taking part in new experiences I have met many new people, from both the University and the wider community, as well as becoming more confident in going beyond my comfort zone."
"SALP gives you the support, encouragement, and belief in yourself to achieve what is seemingly impossible."
"The program doesn't open doors for you; it gives you the confidence to find the doors and open them yourself."
Where can I apply?
Fill out the on-line application form here.
note: First & final year undergraduate students are not eligible to apply