23-24 Interns + Fellows

Center Internships

Applications for the following opportunities are closed for the 24/25 Academic Year. However, we tentatively plan to reopen applications during Winter Quarter 2025 or Spring Quarter 2025 for the 2025-2026 academic year positions. Information will be posted on this website along with our newsletter.

If you have any questions, please email undocumented@ucdavis.edu for more information on our opportunities.

Graduate/Professional Student Fellowships 

The USRC Strategic Planning and Resource Fellowship and the Training and Engagement Fellowship is an alternative opportunity for graduate and professional students who do not have access to engagement and professional development opportunities that require work authorization. 

Only one inclusive fellowship can be held at a time through our Center. To qualify for these fellowships, currently undocumented graduate and professional school students should not have an academic appointment during the 24-25 academic year i.e. Teaching Assistantship, Graduate Student Researcher position, or Graduate Assistantship within or outside of UC Davis.  

UCIMM Internship

Undergraduate Students

The Undocumented Student Resource Center (USRC) UC Immigrant Legal Services Internship is an alternative opportunity for undergraduate students who do not have access to engagement and professional development opportunities that require work authorization. Currently undocumented students with or without CADAA/AB540 on file at UCD and without work authorization are highly encouraged to apply.

Graduate/Professional Students 

The Undocumented Student Resource Center (USRC) UC Immigrant Legal Services Internship is an alternative opportunity for undergraduate students who do not have access to engagement and professional development opportunities that require work authorization. Currently graduate or professional school UCD undocumented students with or without CADAA/AB540 on file at UCD and without work authorization are highly encouraged to apply.

Community Advocates 

The Undocumented Student Resource Center Community Advocate internships provide students with a unique leadership opportunity to develop and execute programming and support for the undocumented immigrant and larger UC Davis communities.

Intern Learning Outcomes:

  • Gain proficiency with initiatives, campus partners and collaborations impacting immigrant communities 
  • Build a network and community of undocumented immigrant students sharing their experiences about and engaging in UndocuJoy
  • Build skills analyzing and implementing effective outreach, engagement, and management approaches catering to the AB540 and Undocumented communities we serve
  • Increase experience and comfort with public speaking and multilingual professional engagement
  • Increase ability to engage and communicate individually and as part of a team 

Our Center’s Support for the Learning Outcomes: 

  • Robust pre-Fall Quarter training to equip interns with the necessary knowledge, awareness, and skills to develop resources and provide sensible referrals to undocumented and mixed-status family students
  • 1:1 supervision from career staff to provide holistic advising and support 
  • Connection to trained campus staff providing legal, mental health, and financial support to AB540 and Undocumented students for individual enrichment and programmatic collaborations 
  • Weekly seminar check-ins with peer Community Advocates to build community and engage in personal and professional identity development 
  • Financial resources to create and develop events, programs, and resources to support the AB540 and Undocumented community at UC Davis and beyond

UC Davis College Corps

The USRC is a proud host site for College Corp fellows! To learn more please contact: 

  • Karlos Carter
    Senior Career Advisor | Sacramento Valley College Corps
    Phone: (530) 754-2991 | Email: kmcarter@ucdavis.edu
  • John Lee
    Senior Career Advisor | Sacramento Valley College Corps
    Phone: (530) 754-1946 | Email: ruelee@ucdavis.edu

Additional Resources 

ASUCD Employment 

MURALS - Mentorships for Undergraduate Research in Agriculture, Letters, and Science.

KHOP - King Hall Outreach Program. 

OEOES Summer Research Fellowship.

Internship and Career Center (ICC). 

Immigrants Rising Pre-Law Bootcamp

PHDREAMERS - Pre-Health Dreamers: Peer Engagement Enrichment Program.

Clinica Tepati - Non-profit, student-run clinic in Sacramento, CA providing free services to those in need.