Policy and Government

The ACLU National Advocacy Institute’s High School Program will convene a virtual gathering of high school students (ages 15-18) from across the United States to participate in a week-long learning experience for the next generation of social justice advocates.

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Students engage directly with ACLU lawyers, lobbyists, community activists, and other experts working to defend the civil rights and civil liberties critical to a free and open society. In classroom sessions, lectures, and policy discussions, students will explore the complex nature of issue advocacy, legal strategy, and real world political decision making in Washington, D.C. 

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In DC! 

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Cost associated with program but scholarships available. 

The council connects, engages, and empowers Boston’s diverse youth through government and civic participation. The Youth Council works with the Mayor's office on policy and programming. 

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Recruitment begins in the Spring so check back often!

Massachusetts Peace Action is seeking college or high school students, recent graduates, or young activists who want to help and want experience building political power for peace.  The time commitment is at least 10 hours a week for at least 10 weeks.  The internship is unpaid, but a $300 stipend is awarded on completion.   

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Website provides lots of details about what interns could do, including focusing in  journalism, fundraising or web-design. 

 

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The United Nations Association of Greater Boston’s Summer Institute in Global Leadership offers week-long Model UN programs for students from all over the world to work together and address global issues. Each week focuses on a specific topic — including Human Rights, Global Health, Climate Change, Ocean Conservation, Women in Leadership, and Advanced Public Speaking.

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In Model UN, participants learn about a global issue and are assigned to a specific country. In a simulation that mirrors a UN committee session, students (or delegates, as we refer to them!) give speeches, engage in formal debate, collaborate and negotiate ideas, draft solutions (referred to in Model UN as “resolutions”), and vote. Using parliamentary procedure to structure debate (just like the real UN!), students have the opportunity to build skills for life and leadership while learning about a complex global issue.

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In-person or virtual. 

Scholarships available!