Become a Volunteer, Intern, or Fellow
Welcome!
We know that everyone has something to offer, to advocate for, and to improve lives in the communities we serve, especially you. The UFW Foundation strives to create an environment that promotes camaraderie, diversity, community, professional growth, respect, AND FUN. We are currently offering various opportunities for members at all times of their lives and at all levels of commitment. Together, we can improve the lives and working conditions of farm workers, immigrants, and underserved communities.
Please see our list of open volunteer, internship, and fellowship opportunities below.
Note: Participants must be 18 years or older.
Ways to Get Involved
Volunteer Opportunities
Immigration Workshop Volunteer:
Join our immigration legal team and assist community members as they navigate the naturalization process. Your role may involve setting up and breaking down events, welcoming community members with a smile, aiding with applications and paperwork, offering translation support, and other tasks as needed.
Workshops take place exclusively on Saturdays. Must be bilingual (English and Spanish).
Organizing & Outreach Volunteer:
Join our organizing team to help engage and empower community members. Depending on regional priorities, you may support advocacy efforts, emergency relief, outreach events, house meetings, and community workshops. Volunteers also assist with distributing resources, welcoming attendees, and providing translation support when needed.
Internship Program
We are excited to offer internship and fellowship opportunities. Internships are currently unpaid; however, we are happy to complete any paperwork to assist with academic credit, field placement, and outside funding.
Legal Services Internship:
The Legal Services Intern will assist in legal workshops, help community members navigate the immigration process, and provide support with immigration applications. In addition to working directly with clients, the intern will also provide in-office support with legal administration tasks such as filing, client follow-up, and case preparation. Through this experience, interns will gain a deeper understanding of immigration law and the challenges faced by farm worker and immigrant communities.
For more information and eligibility, click here.
- Location: Bakersfield, CA (in-person)
- Deadline to Apply: 12/07/2025
Fellowship Program
Our Fellowship Program creates opportunities for emerging leaders to gain hands-on experience, build advocacy skills, and contribute to meaningful community work. Each year, we run our internal Community Colleges Advocacy Fellowship, and we also host fellows through partnerships with national programs, law schools, and other sponsoring institutions.
Community Colleges Project (CCP) Advocacy Fellowship:
The CCP Advocacy Fellowship was created to support outreach and awareness efforts for the Community Colleges Project. Fellows gain practical experience in community outreach, advocacy, and engagement while developing independent projects to expand awareness of immigration legal services on campus. This is a structured learning experience, not an employment position, designed to enhance skills in organizing, advocacy, and community engagement.
The fellowship is only open to students at selected community college campuses.
For detailed eligibility information and to apply, please see the application link below.
FAQs
Yes! You can explore multiple opportunities and submit separate applications for each program that interests you.
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