Student Forest Ambassador Application

Student Forest Ambassador Application

Thank you for your interest in applying for the role of Student Forest Ambassador (SFA)! This is a leadership opportunity for 2-3 students per school.

The opportunity:
- Lead ongoing Smart Forest Fundraising campaigns for school or charitable initiatives. Every fundrasier helps grow Canada's forests.
- Earn volunteer hours towards graduation requirements.
- Eligible to apply for paid summer internships, jobs, and scholarships.
- Access environmental education and engagement resources.
- Act as the key point of contact for your campaigns.
- Liaise with school administration and councils.
- Boost your resume with leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
- Join a national network of like-minded environmentalists.
Student Forest Ambassadors will must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled as a full-time student in a Canadian high school.
- Commit to the role of Student Forest Ambassador for 1 full term (September - June). Eligible to reapply at the end of SFA term.
- Get approval from a teacher or school administrator.
- Agree to organize and lead your school’s campaign to build a forest.
- Comfortable engaging students and mobilizing your school and school community.
If you have questions about this application or require accomodations, please email: schools@canadasforesttrust.ca.

School Details
Name of School*
School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityProvince

Postal Code
Applicant Details
First Name*
Last Name*
Preferred Pronouns:
eg. she/her, they/them, he/him, etc.
Email*
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Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Date of Birth*

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Current Grade*
Please include the name and contact information for a parent/guardian. *

First NameLast NameEmailRelationship to You
Please list the contact information for your teacher supervisor.*

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Teacher consent confirmation*

I confirm that this teacher is informed of my interest in the Student Ambassador Program and has agreed to take on the role of teacher supervisor.
About You
Are you fluent in one or more of the following languages?*

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Short Biography About You (280 characters, in third person):*

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(Optional) Additional space to tell us more about you!
Statement of Interest
Please outline your interest in becoming a Student Forest Ambassador (SFA) by answering to the following questions via a written document (max 1,000 words), video (max 5 mins), OR slideshow (max 15 slides). Please review the Best Practices Guidelines.

Please ensure you submission addresses the following questions:
1. What interests you in becoming a CFT Student Forest Ambassador (SFA)? What skills and opportunities do you want to gain from this Ambassadorship?
2. What is one fundraiser idea you have to engage your community to buy seedlings for your school forest?
3. It is said that the smallest changes can make the biggest difference. What changes have you made (big or small) to mitigate climate change, reduce your carbon footprint, or help the environment?
Submit your Statement of Interest here:

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How did you hear about the Student Forest Ambassador Program?*
Other:*
If you were referred to apply, please fill out the following information of the person who referred you.

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If you would like to nominate someone else at your school to become a Student Forest Ambassador (2-3 positions available), please share their name and contact information.

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Would you be interested in speaking opportunities and engagement with local or national media and would you be comfortable speaking about your School Smart Forest Fundraiser?*

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By submitting this application, I am consenting to the use of quotes or media submitted to Canada’s Forest Trust for promotional, outreach, and educational purposes. To opt out, please email schools@canadasforesttrust.ca.*

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