"Why would I want to become a Green Ambassador?"
Together we can make VU a better place. By becoming a Green Ambassador you can make a change within your faculty or service. Here are some benefits that might encourage you to become part of the movement:
- Exchanging knowledge and best practices. Green teams meet up regularly to share their progress and exchange ideas. VU wide sustainability topics are also discussed within this group.
- Networking. Joining a green team is great for your network. You might meet new people from your own department that are interested in sustainability and you will meet people from other departments through the Green Ambassador Meetups.
- Personal growth. Develop your personal and professional skills while making a meaningful difference within our institution. Enhance your problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and resilience as you tackle sustainability challenges specific to VU.
- Lasting impact. By joining or starting a green team, you will make tangible and lasting impact on VU's sustainability goals. By becoming a Green Ambassador, you will contribute to a collective effort to reduce our environmental footprint, foster a culture of sustainability, and create a greener future for the entire VU community.
"What does a Green Ambassador do?"
Green Ambassadors talk about sustainability issues with colleagues from their own service or faculty. You meet regularly with colleagues to discuss sustainability topics, create sustainability policy and possibly organize events for your own faculty or service.
"My faculty or service does not have a green team, can I start one?"
Definitely! And we are happy to help you with that. Through our broad network, we are able to connect you to sustainability interested people at your faculty or service. We can help you set up a team and get started.
"How do I become a Green Ambassador?"
Interested in becoming an ambassador yourself? Great! It is possible that there is already an existing team at your faculty or service. We can connect you to the contact persons from the different teams. If there is no Green Team yet, we will help you to start your own green team.
Contact
Please indicate your interest to become a Green Ambassador through emailing us. FSR members can contact the Green Office via community@greenofficevu.nl and VU staff can contact sustainability@vu.nl. You can also get in touch directly with our Sustainability Community Manager, Manon Swart: m.l.swart@vu.nl.
