Reward
If you live in a show flat but choose not to show your room we will provide you with credit on an Eat card. You can spend this credit in most of our University-run catering outlets on food and soft drinks, ultimately saving you money on your weekly food shop.
For those students that would like to showcase their rooms during these events, you can apply to be an Accommodation Ambassador via the University’s Employment & Recruitment Service. You will complete timesheets and be paid monthly for your time worked. We will let students in show flats know when the roles are advertised and open for applications.
Who are we looking for in an Accommodation Ambassador?
As an Accommodation Ambassador you will be expected to cheerfully meet and greet the group and give them the benefit of your experience of living in your accommodation. Training will be provided so no previous experience or knowledge of Lancaster is necessary.
Expectations
If you are showcasing your room:
- Students opting to show their room would need to be present during visits to the flat in order to allow access and answer any questions.
- Visits can take place during the week but also on Saturdays & Sundays, so you would need to be available for some weekends.
- You could expect to show your room two or three times during the Michaelmas and Summer terms, and around five or six times during the Lent term (or more if you wish).
- You room should be kept tidy and presentable for any visits.
If you are living in a show flat:
- All students living in a show flat should ensure kitchen and communal spaces are be kept clean and welcoming for visitors.
- You’re not needed to be present for the visits, but you are free to carry on as normal – the visitors are here to see real life happening.
