AIUSA Board of Directors Mentorship Program

The Amnesty International-USA (AIUSA) Board of Directors is seeking youth human rights activists to participate in a mentorship program in 2024. The AIUSA Board of Directors Mentorship Program will pair interested youth with current Board members, with the goal of learning about the role of a Board in governing a human rights organization.   

Participants in the Mentorship Program must attend series of meetings that include two quarterly AIUSA Board meetings (including one in person gathering from February 22-26 in Washington, D.C.), three Board committee meetings, a meeting with AIUSA’s Executive Director, and two one-one-one meetings with assigned partners.  

Youth human rights advocates are encouraged to apply. Note: Only individuals born between July 1, 2001, and January 1, 2006, will be eligible for the Youth & Board Mentoring Program. 

Goals of the Mentorship Program   

• Introduce human rights youth activists interested in organizational governance to Board governance work at Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) by enabling them to develop relationships with and gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a Board member at AIUSA.  
• Share the perspectives and needs of youth human rights activists in the US, helping AIUSA Board members develop programmatic policies and practices.   
• Support the voice and leadership development of youth human rights activists. At the end of the program, interested youth may consider applying to run for a position on the Board of Directors.