Amnesty International USA
As part of the Human Rights Education Service Corps semester, classes frequently create projects to complement their classroom discussion and take their human rights education to new heights. Below is a video made by one of the HRESC classes concerning the situation in Guantanamo Bay.
HRESC facilitators implement an 8-10 week human rights curriculum in a DC public high school classroom, with periodic training sessions throughout the semester. Facilitators provide DC students with local and global perspectives on human rights. Through interactive discussion of human rights issues, facilitators help students to understand how such issues affect them and offer students resources to act on these issues.
By participating in HRESC, volunteers gain valuable experience in the human rights and education fields through their work with Amnesty International in DC public high schools. This program allows volunteers to gain teaching experience and connect with Amnesty International staff and volunteers, as well as the greater Washington, DC activist community.
Requirements:
• An interest in education and a commitment to human rights
• 3-4 hours per week to prepare and implement lessons
• Attendance at the first training on September 13, 2008.
• Attendance at four Saturday support meetings during the semester (3-4 hours each)
• Ability to work well with a volunteer co-facilitator and plan for each lesson
• Professional attitude, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
• Desire to motivate students to take action for justice in the community, locally, and internationally
CONTACT:
We are currently accepting applications for facilitator positions for the Fall 2008 semester. If you would like to apply for our program or are interesting in participating in other ways (curriculum development, program development, training, etc.) please email HRESC@aiusa.org or call 202-544-0200 ext 299.
