Camp Equality trainings will be held in 14 cities across the U.S. and will offer 2.5 days of intense training for volunteers about how to make a significant impact on a successful campaign. Camp Equality will offer both advanced and fundamental courses, covering a variety of topics including volunteer coordination, voter contact, and media relations. After participating in the Camp Equality training, you will be equipped with the skills necessary to be effective campaign volunteer.

The trainings will be held in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Phoenix, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Houston, Albuquerque, Las Vegas, Northern Virginia, Cincinnati, Long Island, Columbus, Denver and Dallas.

Registration for Camp Equality is $50 and includes a one year HRC membership. To register for a Camp Equality near you or for more information, please visit www.hrc.org/campequality. Registration is currently open for Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Phoenix, and Albuquerque.

HRC's 2008 Campaign College, open to anyone ages 18-24, is an intensive one week training to be held August 11-17, 2008 in Washington D.C. You'll meet great people, learn how a political campaign works, and then get a three month placement in a full-time position on a political campaign from August 18 to November 4, 2008.

This experience will help you master a key set of field organizing skills, including how to plan a winning political campaign, handling the media, and fundraising for the campaign. It could also help you launch your political career. Participants will receive a stipend and community housing will be provided

Applications are being accepted until April 28, 2008. For more information about HRC's Campaign College, please visit www.hrc.org/campaigncollege.