'CuseWorks: Welcome Ambassador International (Unpaid Volunteer)

WAI (Welcome Ambassador International) is a group of professionally trained student volunteers. They are committed to helping international students adapt to university campus life in a new cultural environment. As part of the Center for International Services, WAIs will assist international students with topics such as: airport pickup, what they need to do after they arrive in Syracuse, residence hall check-in, campus visits, and group discussions.

Each academic year, about 30 volunteers will be trained to become a WAI to help new international students. Many WAIs are also international students, so WAIs have personal experience of what international students are about to face, what they need, and how to help them. Our domestic student WAIs are also familiar with Syracuse’s local culture and campus, and they are very willing to help students from other cultural backgrounds.

The Center for International Services is currently preparing for the orientation of new students in the spring of 2021. We will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. We expect to select 10-15 WAIs for Spring.

WAI candidates must be cleared to be on campus and start training by Friday, 1/15/21. Due to health and travel guidelines, preference will be given to candidates who will be in Syracuse for all of January (i.e. not travelling out of state or the country in January)