Transit Windsor and the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee are seeking individuals for the Student Ambassador Program. The program is an initiative created out of a desire from Windsor’s youth to have a direct link with Transit Windsor to build a relationship that focuses on the needs of this passenger demographic. The Student Ambassador Program was first launched in the fall of 2007 in City high schools.
Students may apply online to become an Ambassador. Participation in the program will allow students the opportunity to earn volunteer hours and receive a free monthly bus pass for the school year. Student Ambassadors will act as drivers of the information highway between Transit Windsor and the schools. Ambassadors will ensure each school has current information regarding Transit Windsor’s services, fares, schedules and rider guidelines. The aim of the program is to create a link between each party to allow for open two-way dialogue to enhance the delivery of services and information. Duties of the position include setting up a bulletin board in the school to provide students with up-to-date transit information and volunteering time to represent Transit Windsor at community events. Deadline to enter is Friday, June 13, 2008 at www.windsoryouth.com.
The issue of Transit Windsor first came up at the Youth Town Hall held at Devonshire Mall on August 24, 2006. Suggestions youth made at this forum included having a Transit Windsor trip planner online and subsidized yearly costs for high school and university students. The suggestion to have a youth representative position on the Transit Windsor Board was approved in April 2007 with the appointment of a non-voting member.
The 2007/2008 Ambassadors were given the opportunity to volunteer at numerous events including Youth 4 UNESCO and Earth Day. They also provided transit administration with insight to everyday riding from a youth perspective and were pivotal movers in organizing the reduced $1 fare during March Break for all elementary and secondary students.
