Become a Volunteer, Intern, or Fellow
Ways to Get involved
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.
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
There are no current internship opportunities at this time. Please check back regularly for future openings.
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:
Through the UFW Foundation’s Community Colleges Project (CCP), our attorneys and service providers offer free, personalized immigration legal services to California Community College students, staff, and faculty. This program ensures that everyone, regardless of their status, can access culturally sensitive, trauma-informed expertise at no cost.
The CCP Advocacy Fellowship was developed in response to the growing need for outreach and awareness support for the Community Colleges Project. Fellows will receive hands-on experience in community outreach, advocacy, and engagement strategies while developing independent outreach projects to expand awareness of immigration legal services on campus. Participants will receive a $5,000 educational stipend upon successful completion of 250 hours of fellowship activities, including training, mentorship, and outreach projects. This fellowship is an incredible opportunity to develop leadership skills, make a difference, and contribute meaningfully to your campus community. This opportunity is open to undocumented & AB510 students.
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled as a student at a selected partner campus for Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 academic terms.*
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must be bilingual in Spanish and English to effectively engage with diverse campus communities.
*Selected partner campuses include:
- Ventura College
Deadline to Apply: 5/3/2026
FAQs
Our programs are open to students, emerging leaders, and community members who want to gain experience, contribute to our mission, and develop professional skills. Specific eligibility requirements vary by program.
Stay Informed
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