Membership Benefits:

• All benefits of national UNA membership
• Bring about real policy changes within your community
• Make a global impact by acting on a local level
• Expand your education on special topics by attending monthly events hosted by expert speakers in various fields.
• Opportunity to publish research and op-eds through the UNA’s archives
• Opportunity to work with experts currently publishing the history of Gainesville’s UNA chapter (engage in field research and interviews; be named as an author in publications)
• Network with UNA members, UN staff, field experts, Fulbright scholars, senators, etc.
• Personal growth opportunities include mentorships, public speaking, team building, etc.
• Direct engagement opportunities to advocate, make recommendations, and compete on behalf of the United Nations and other organizations
• Opportunity to join a working group and incorporate your unique skills into promoting a specific sector of the UNA
• Opportunity to petition to be on the UNA board of directors
• Opportunity to intern with the UNA for school credit (2-5 interns/semester)
• Become UN Youth Observer
• Opportunity to receive awards and accolades on behalf of your work