Activist Training sessions
Activist Training sessionsActivist 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! Â
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.
wednesday, Sept 4, 2024
8:00pm-9:00pm ET / 5:00pm-6:00pm PT
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.
monday, sept 9, 2024
8:00pm-9:00pm ET / 5:00pm-6:00pm PT
Taking Action: Banned Books Week Edition
AIUSA Peer Trainers will cover taking action best practices, issue education, creative activism tactics, and action ideas for Banned Books Week! You’ll leave feeling ready to plan actions with your student group, tap into your creativity, and begin mobilizing around BBW!
monday, sept 16, 2024
8:00pm-9:00pm ET / 5:00pm-6:00pm PT
MICROSESSIONS
Policy 101