SustainableUMD Outreach Ambassadors
The Sustainability Outreach Team is a group of student SustainableUMD Ambassadors promoting a culture of sustainability at UMD. The Outreach Team has also been known as the LEAF team: Lead, Educate, Act, Facilitate! Ambassadors receive intensive and ongoing training in sustainability, leadership, and outreach.
Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year are now open! Please apply by Wednesday, March 29th, 2023.
Invite the Outreach Team to bring sustainability tabling, activities, and workshops to your group, team, or area by emailing greenterp@umd.edu.
Research shows peer-to-peer and face-to-face outreach is the most effective, and our outreach programs are designed around the science of behavior change and community-based social marketing.
SustainableUMD Ambassadors promote sustainability:
- Encourage students to commit to sustainable choices with the Green Terp Program
- Inspire and empower students on ways to take action on sustainability
- Promote campus sustainability programs and resources to the student body
- Identify barriers to sustainable actions and habits, and implement solutions
Being part of this team allows me to exude my enthusiasm for sustainability in the hopes of sprouting enthusiasm in others in the UMD community.”- Andrea, LEAF Team Lead
We want to be at as many campus events as possible to promote sustainability! We'd love to be at your next event, please contact us at greenterp@umd.edu to bring the ambassador team, fun DIY activities, and sustainability awareness!
SustainableUMD Ambassadors bring:
- Excitement around sustainability on campus, why it's important, and how to take action.
- Tips and resources for making your event more environmentally responsible and sustainable.
- Sustainable swag and interactive games, crafts, or educational activities, such as:
- Green Terp Pledge
- Herb Seed Planting
- DIY Coffee & Sugar Body Scrub
- Sustainability Trivia
- DIY T-Shirt Tote Bags
- Blender Bike Smoothies
You can find us at events around campus such as:
- Farmers Market at UMD on Wednesdays at Tawe's Plaza
- Popular locations such as Stamp, Hornbake Plaza, and McKeldin Mall
- Dining Halls and Residence Halls
Other events where you can find us include:
| The Farmers Market at UMD | Late Night at The Diner | GreenFest |
| First Look Fair | The Commuter Breakfast | PARK(ing) Day |
| Terp Market | Stamp Fest | FREEFEST |
| Terps Take Care Fair | Earth Day | and more... ! |
Email greenterp@umd.edu to learn more and collaborate!
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