Is running a student tech community + Ambassador programs actually worth the ROI?
I recently founded a tech community of 20 members.
I'm debating whether to go all-in on applying for programs like GitHub Campus Expert . My main concern is the massive time and effort required—not just for the applications and training, but for managing the community itself (organizing weekly calls, managing repos, keeping 20+ people engaged).
For those who’ve been there:
Does the leadership experience and "Ambassador" title actually help a non-CS major stand out to recruiters?
Is the ROI on community management worth the hours I could otherwise spend on deep-work coding?
At what point does this become a distraction rather than a career booster?
Looking for honest advice on whether this effort pays off or if I should just stick to building my own projects. Also if it worth it anyone who trued that can guve me more things to do in the community?