Hokie Ambassadors

Q.	Are Hokie Ambassadors paid to give tours?
A.	None of our tour guides are paid to give tours during the regular academic year. Hokie Ambassadors who are around for the summer months can be paid by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to give tours.
Q.	What kind of time commitment is required to be in Hokie Ambassadors?
A.	A new member of Hokie Ambassadors would typically be required to make a minimum time commitment of about 10-12 hours during their first semester in the organization. New members must participate in a training session, follow at least two tours and give at least five tours during their first semester. After your first semester in Hokie Ambassadors, a member would be typically required to make a minimum time commitment of about 16-18 hours per semester. Typically, this means about an hour per week.
Q.	Why would someone want to volunteer to be a tour guide?
A.	Most of our tour guides live and breathe Virginia Tech. They love to be here and they love to share their enthusiasm and love of Virginia Tech with others. Hokie Ambassadors learn more than they ever imagined possible about Virginia Tech. The communications skills you build while being a Hokie Ambassador are extremly useful and look great to prospective employers.
Q.	Who can I contact if I have more questions about Hokie Ambassadors?
A.	You can send an e-mail to Hokie Ambassadors at ambassadors@vt.edu.