Activist Training Sessions

Activist Training sessions

Activist training sessions are designed by youth, for youth. From recruitment to running meetings, club fair to creative activism, and so much more, these sessions run by AIUSA’s Peer Trainers will give your group the skills they need to build strong groups that take effective action for human rights! Note that all times below are listed first in Eastern time and then Pacific time.

Check out our upcoming sessions to get your group ready for the back to school season!  

Running Your Group

AIUSA Peer Trainers will cover what to work on, student group coordinator 101, leadership structures, running meetings, and making an action plan for your group. You’ll leave with ideas and strategies for running your group, and have the opportunity to ask questions and share ideas with other Amnesty student group leaders. This session is perfect for new groups or new leadership teams as it will cover multiple topics in depth.

We’re offering two times for this session, register for the one that works best for you: 

1. wednesday, aug 14, 2024

8:00pm-9:00pm ET / 5:00pm-6:00pm PT

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2. wednesday, Sept 4, 2024

8:00pm-9:00pm ET / 5:00pm-6:00pm PT

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Recruitment & Retention

AIUSA Peer Trainers will cover the five steps required to both recruit and retain activists to your student group. You’ll leave with ideas and examples for your group to implement in each of the five steps, and have the opportunity to ask questions and share ideas with other student group leaders.

We’re offering two times for this session, register for the one that works best for you: 

1. tuesday, aug 20, 2024

8:00pm-9:00pm ET / 5:00pm-6:00pm PT

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2. monday, sept 9, 2024

8:00pm-9:00pm ET / 5:00pm-6:00pm PT

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MICROSESSIONS

Policy 101