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Water Ambassador Programme

Take Action. Save Water. Inspire Others. 

Do you care about our rivers, lakes and seas? Want to take action for water and inspire your school and community to do the same? 


Join the Green-Schools Water Ambassador Programme and become a leader for change. You’ll learn new skills, meet like-minded students and take on fun challenges to protect water in your school and community. 

Who Can Join? 
  • Secondary school students (1st–6th Year) 
  • Teams of 3–6 people – ideally part of your Green-Schools Committee 
  • Supported by at least one teacher 
  • Great if your school is working on or has already achieved the Water Flag 
  • No experience needed – just bring your energy, ideas and determination! 
 
Why Take Part? 
  • Learn teamwork, communication, event planning and influencing skills 
  • Get the inside scoop on water issues in Ireland and around the world 
  • Meet students from other schools and share ideas 
  • Win prizes and earn recognition at our Conference & Awards in Dublin 
  • Take part in unique events like Walks for Water and water treatment plant visits 
  • Most of all – have fun while making a difference! 
Timeline 

Month 

What’s Happening 

August-September 

Applications open until September 30th 2025. Sign-up link below! 

October 

In-person training: Cork (21/10) & Dublin (23/10) – other locations may become available depending on sign-ups 

November 

Challenge 1: 5-minute shower 

December 

Webinar (optional): upcycling workshop December 2nd 1-2pm with Rediscovery centre and Let’s Fix Fashion 

January 

Challenge 2: Daily water-saving swaps 

March–April 

Walks for Water in Dublin, Cork, Limerick – other locations may become available depending on sign-ups 

May 

Conference and Awards: Dublin (14/05) 

Training Days 

Come to one of our in-person training sessions. You’ll learn: 

  • Where our water comes from and where it goes 
  • The challenges facing water in Ireland and beyond 
  • How to run impactful campaigns in your school and community 
Your Challenges 
  • Challenge 1 (November): Encourage your school to take 5-minute showers. 
  • Challenge 2 (January): Promote daily water-saving swaps. 

We’ll send you a resource pack ahead of each challenge with tips and fun ideas. 

Extra Opportunities 
  • Walks for Water: A guided walk in nature plus a visit to a water treatment facility 
  • Conference & Awards: Celebrate top projects, meet other ambassadors and collect your prize 

 

Sign Up Now 
  • Deadline to apply: September 30th 2025 
 
Questions? 


Email: water@greenschoolsireland.org 
Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @GreenSchoolsIre_Water 

APPLY FOR THE WATER AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME HERE

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