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Overview
The Student Ambassador program will establish one UNA-GB Student Ambassador at each local college or university who will serve as a liaison and direct line of communication between the UNA-GB and the college campus. This student’s duties will include hosting a campus event in honor of United Nations Day, organizing one additional event during the academic year related to the work of the United Nations, and maintaining a blog, listserv, or on-campus wiki. More information is included in the application.
Eligibility
Interested candidates should be creative, independent, and able to devote 2-5 hours per week (on average) to the program. They may have some experience working with a United Nations-related activity or demonstrate interest for the UN through their academic, work, and campus involvement.
Benefits
Student Ambassadors will benefit from mentoring by UNA-GB staff, as well as the opportunity to further develop leadership skills. In addition, they will receive free tickets to two UNA-GB events, benefit from potential career networking with the Young Professionals for International Cooperation, and may have opportunities for workshops with international organizations and non-profits connected with UNA-GB events. At the end of the year, a book award will be given to the Student Ambassador who demonstrates the most success within the program.
Applicants should be currently enrolled undergraduate students in universities in the Greater Boston area.
How to Apply
Applicants should send resume, UN Day event proposal, and personal statement, along with the application by August 11th to info@unagb.org with subject line: Student Ambassador Program.
or mail to:
United Nations Association of Greater Boston
44-46 Temple Place
Boston, Ma 02111
Selection Timeline
August 11th : Application Due
August 18th : Candidates selected for interviews
September 1st : Ambassadors selected
Early September: Orientation session
Any questions should be directed to info@unagb.org or (617) 482-4587
Further Information
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization established to promote social progress, peace, and better living conditions for the global community.
United Nations Association of the United States of America
The UNA-USA is the parent organization of the UNAGB. It also works to build public awareness and understanding of the ideals and work of the United Nations to the general American public.
United Nations Children’s Fund
UNICEF advocates for the rights of children to be recognized globally, including health, education, and basic securities.
United Nations Chronicle
The UN Chronicle is a magazine available for online subscription that tracks the accomplishments of the United Nations, includes personal accounts, and monitors the different UN agencies.
United Nations Development Group
The UNDG works to unite and deliver effective support for countries that wish to implement internationally agreed upon development goals.
United Nations Environment Program
The UNEP strives to promote proper protection and upkeep of the environment throughout the world.
United Nations Foundation
The UN Foundation is a public charity established to raise funds to support the activities of the United Nations and aid in its journey to solve world issues.
United Nations Fund for Women
UNIFEM supports gender equality and focuses on establishing women’s rights on the international level.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
This UN Refugee Agency works to protect refugees and alleviate the detrimental refugee crisis that exists worldwide.
United Nations News Service
The UN News Service reports on global breaking news related to UN activity. Content includes current events occurring in the world every minute.
United Nations Research Institute for Social Development
UNRISD carries out applied research in countries across the world to discover more in the field of social development.
United Nations System
The United Nations System is an extensive website that provides the links to the many agencies of the UN. It includes some of the links already mentioned, as well as additional resources.
World Health Organization
The WHO provides pertinent information on global health matters within the United Nations system. It sets the international health research agenda and provides technical support to countries in need.
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