Frequently Asked Questions about Volunteer Leaders
The following Volunteer Leaders are available to provide assistance to Amnesty student and local groups.
Q. How do I get in touch with Amnesty volunteer leaders?
A. Get in touch with your volunteer leaders through the online directory or call your Regional Office toll free at 1-866-A-REGION.
Q. Who can I ask about strengthening my group, recruiting new members, and participating in local events?
A. Contact your SAC (student groups) or AC (local groups). Student Area
Coordinators (SAC’s) and Area Coordinators (AC’s) are experienced AI volunteers, who serve as an advisor to groups in a particular area. They provide valuable assistance and support in organizing meetings, planning strategies, recruiting members, locating resources, participating in local and regional events, and sharing ideas for human rights activism.
Q. Who can answer questions about AIUSA’s legislative goals, and explain how to work with members of Congress?
A. Contact your Legislative Coordinators – (LC). Legislative Coordinators work with Amnesty’s professional legislative advocates in Washington DC, other volunteers, and staff to achieve AIUSA’s legislative goals. They can provide information, advice, and training on working with Members of Congress. They can help you coordinate
your group’s legislative agenda and work with other groups in your congressional district.
Q. Who do I ask for help developing our group’s strategy for our Action File or case we are working on? What if we have questions or concerns related to a particular country?
A. Contact a Country Specialist. They serve as the section’s primary experts and strategists on particular countries and cover every country except the US. They may also be able to advise on the appropriateness of speakers from a particular country, or speak themselves. Contact the Country Specialist program in Washington DC for contact information.
Q. Who can answer our questions about the death penalty?
A. Contact your State Death Penalty Abolition Coordinator – (SDPAC).
SDPAC’s work with other members and staff to achieve specific legislative goals related to the death penalty. They support groups in their state and provide groups with information, advice and training regarding the death penalty.
