Help fellow Terps discover their potential to Do Good
Do Good Ambassadors is a paid leadership program that empowers students to promote social impact and civic engagement across campus. Ambassadors build their communication, facilitation, and leadership skills while representing the Do Good Institute through presentations, workshops, outreach events, and community-building initiatives.
You are a great fit for Do Good Ambassadors if you…
- Are passionate about social impact, community engagement, or helping others make a difference
- Enjoy connecting with and engaging fellow students through presentations, workshops, events, or one-on-one conversations
- Feel comfortable speaking in front of groups or are excited to strengthen your public speaking and facilitation skills
- Want to gain hands-on experience in outreach, recruitment, public speaking, and peer education
- Are eager to join a community of motivated changemakers and serve as a representative of the Do Good Institute
Program Details
The Do Good Institute offers hands-on experiences, funding opportunities, engaging curriculum, and effective programs that prepare Terps with the skills, experiences and resources to Do Good throughout their lives. As a Student Ambassador, you will support Do Good Institute’s outreach and engagement efforts through in-class workshops, presentations, tabling, and community events! This is a great fit for students with public speaking, presentation, and/or facilitation skills. Student Ambassadors will select, based on their availability, up to 15-20 presentations or workshops to deliver throughout the semester.
Important Dates and Deadlines
- May 29, 2026: Applications Close
- June 2, 2026: Interview Invitations Sent
- June 3 - June 9, 2026: Interviews Conducted
- June 12: Final Offers Sent
- Month of August: Orientation Sessions
Learn More
Find out more information below about the Ambassador program, the position responsibilities, eligibility requirements, the registration process, and more!
- Receive exclusive branded Do Good Institute swag
- Attend special events with the Do Good Institute, as well as Ambassador-only events including meeting with VIPs, special workshops, and more
- Develop crucial communication, speaking, and interpersonal skills with training and professional development support from Do Good staff
- Join a powerful network of advocates, innovators and changemakers at UMD and beyond
- Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Maryland, College Park during the Fall 2026 semester. Students of all majors are encouraged and welcome to apply.
- Available to attend mandatory training during August (4 meetings will be scheduled during this time period based on student availability; meetings may be virtual as/if needed).
- Available to deliver 15-20 presentations or workshops during typical class times and 3-5 tabling events throughout the Fall 2026 semester.
- Demonstrated skill in public speaking, facilitation, and delivering presentations to groups.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse student audiences.
- Interest in social impact, civic engagement, nonprofit work, or community-building.
- Willingness to represent the Do Good Institute positively and professionally in a variety of settings.
- Experience delivering presentations, facilitating workshops, or participating in student outreach or peer education (preferred but not required).
- Experience with the Do Good Institute or participation in a Do Good Institute program (preferred but not required).
Students interested in the ambassador program will need to complete an application and an interview.
Students interested in the Ambassador program will need to register using the application form that will open up in May 2027.
- Participate in orientation and training sessions to enhance public speaking, presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
- Deliver interactive presentations, workshops and lesson plans on social impact to new, first-year, and transfer students through courses like UNIV100 and other introductory courses
- Serve as a Do Good Institute representative and spokesperson at tabling and event opportunities such as First Look Fair, Welcome Week, FreeFest, and more
- Support with day-of coordination and logistics for community building programs for Do Good Institute program participants, such as open houses, study breaks, and end-of-year celebrations
- Attend recurring meetings with the Program Coordinator to review presentation and tabling experiences
- Provide input on how to improve and enhance Do Good Institute’s outreach and engagement efforts through recurring meetings and focus groups
FAQs
Explore the tabs below to find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
We hire Do Good Ambassadors once a year during the May - June recruitment cycle, when we select and onboard the cohort for the upcoming academic year.
Any University of Maryland student can become a Do Good Ambassador, as long as they meet the program’s qualifications and demonstrate interest in advancing social impact through the Do Good Institute.
Yes. Ambassadors will have the opportunity to select the presentations, workshops and events based on their availability, though Ambassadors are expected to be available for 15-20 presentations or workshops during typical class times and 3-5 tabling events in the fall semester.
Yes. Returning Ambassadors may be eligible to reapply and may have opportunities to take on additional leadership responsibilities.
Meet our 2026 Fall Do Good Ambassadors
Maddy Mathew (she/her/hers)
Year & Program: Sophomore, Public Policy & Finance, School of Public Policy and Robert H. Smith School of Business
Megan Dougherty (she/her/hers)
Year & Program: Senior, Public Policy & Nonprofit Leadership and Social Innovation, School of Public Policy
Jasmine Flores (she/her/hers)
Year & Program: Senior, Public Policy & Sociology, School of Public Policy
Addison Singer (she/her/hers)
Year & Program: Junior, Public Health Science, School of Public Health
Annie Song (she/her/hers)
Year & Program: Junior, Architecture B.A., School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation
Liam Trump (he/him/his)
Year & Program: Sophomore, Economics & Information Science, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences & College of Information
Mahika Vedire (she/her/hers)
Year & Program: Junior, Public Health Science & Information Systems, Robert H. Smith School of Business & School of Public Health
Campus Involvement: College Park Scholars – Global Public Health
Fun Fact: I celebrated my 13th birthday on Machu Picchu.
Do Good Interest Areas: Blood cancer awareness and advocacy
Hobbies: Listening to music
Emily Yi (she/her/hers)
Year & Program: Senior, Government and Politics & Criminology and Criminal Justice, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Campus Involvement: N/A
Fun Fact: My favorite food combination is marinara pasta with chocolate milk.
Do Good Interest Areas: Women’s rights, human trafficking, immigrant rights
Hobbies: Baking
Contact the Program Team
If you have any questions about the program or want to find out more, email tfenty@umd.edu.
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