About Us
The Young Professionals (YP) of the United Nations Association of Greater Boston are made of a broad range of students and professionals who believe in and support the vision of the UN . Hosting regular events throughout the year we inform, inspire and mobilize Boston’s Professionals about the United Nations and the work they do throughout the world.
Our On-going Events
“Taste Of” - Several times a year, Young Professionals present the culture of a UN Member Nation at an ethnic restaurant in the Boston area. The night features authentic cuisine from the featured country and often includes special guests, trivia, videos, lectures and music.
Do you have a cuisine that you are especially interested in trying? Or do you have a speaker in mind that would enjoy speaking to a group of Young Professionals over a delicious meal? Then please email Ali and Jaqueline at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
!
Read about our recent "Taste Of" events in our blog:
Film Screenings - Young Professionals, in collaboration with Emerson College, are hosting a mini-film series. This is a new project and so it needs your help! If you know of a wonderful, internationally themed film/documentary, send us your suggestions and certainly attend the screenings as they become available and watch the upcoming events to see what will be playing next.
Past films screened:
Dear Mandela Sept 2012
Raw Material Oct. 2012 (sponsored by the Greek Consulate)
Kinyarwanda December 2012
“UN On Tap” - This series of events brings together students, professionals and experts to discuss UN and International Issues from today’s headlines in a casual social atmosphere. Attendees are provided with topic articles prior to the event. The discussions typically take place at a local bar or pub and are led by a subject expert.
Read about our recent "UN On Tap" events in our blog:
Other Events - The Young Professionals group also aim to host 1-2 signature events a year, focused on international careers, networking opportunities, and other opportunities of interest.
Read about some of other past events:
*Fair Trade Panel for Young Professionals July 2010
*YPIC Annual Meeting August 2010
How to Get Involved - Join UNA-GB as a member and attend our events! See our upcoming events calendar to see what is coming up soon! If you would like to get involved, check out the opportunities below.
Become an Event Coordinator - Event coordinators are responsible for organizing and assisting with the on-going monthly events (On Tap and Taste Of) events. Responsibilities of leading an event includes completing all pre-event planning logistics which are outlined on a specific event and completing a “How-To” sheet. Responsibilities of assisting at an event include assisting with check-in and taking photos at the event.
Apply to Join the YP Leadership Committee - The committee meets monthly to make sure all goals/events are moving forward and there is focus on strategic development. The committee has at least 5-6 positions:
*Regular Events Chair
*Signature Events Chair
*Membership Chair
*Communications Chair
*Development Chair
*For more information about the various YP volunteer opportunities and how you can get involved, contact YP Chair Jacqueline Sager at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
.
To sign up for our newsletter, click here.
YP of Greater Boston is a Program of UNA-GB. Membership is open to all UNA-GB members.
Many YP members are interested in developing international careers. For an excellent international careers resource, visit UNA-National Capital Area's site. Click here.
