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Center Involvement Opportunities

Community Advocate Internship(s) - Apply Now!

The Undocumented Student Resource Center (USRC) Community Advocate (CA) inclusive internship program provides students a unique leadership opportunity to develop and execute programming designed to support, uplift, and affirm undocumented and immigrant student communities at UC Davis. Undocumented students with or without work authorization strongly encouraged to apply. 

Community Advocates will receive a stipend of up to $7,500 for first-time participants and up to $8,000 for returning participants during the 2025–26 academic year through their financial aid package

There are five CA internship roles available to apply for. You will be asked to rank your first and second choice in your application:

  • Campus Advocacy
  • Basic Needs
  • Mental Health/Wellness
  • Outreach and Student Engagement (Application Open! Details below.)
  • Political Education

Eligibility

All interested applicants must fulfill the following criteria to be considered for the role:

  • Currently enrolled UC Davis, full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students
  • Students must be in good academic standing and remain so during the 2025-2026 academic year
  • Interested applicants must be able to allocate 12-15 hours per week to engage in this internship
  • Incoming HIGH SCHOOL, and first-year TRANSFER students cannot apply at this time (If you will be a second year next year, you are eligible to apply).  
  • Preference will be given to first-time applicants who are not currently serving on any other on/off campus leadership roles (SVCC/DSIG/etc.) as we want to allow all students to further expand their professional development and leadership skills. 

The application for Outreach and Student Engagement Community Advocate has re-opened. Summer Priority deadline for “Outreach and Student Engagement Role” is due Sunday, June 27, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST. Position open until filled; applications received past the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Apply Here! Outreach and Student Engagement Community Advocate Application

The following Undocumented Student Resource Center engagement opportunities are closed for the 2025-2026 academic year. 

UC Immigrant Legal Services Internship

This opportunity in collaboration with our partner organization, the UC Immigrant Legal Services Center (UCIMM). This internship experience will provide a student with a unique opportunity to participate in providing services and support for the undocumented immigrant and larger UC Davis communities. Undocumented students with or without work authorization strongly encouraged to apply. 

Front Desk Scholar Staff

The Undocumented Student Resource Center Front Desk Scholar Staff will provide staffing, administrative, and marketing support to the UC Davis undocumented immigrant community, and more. Under the supervision of the Resource Coordinator, the scholar staff will provide referrals and drop-in support to the community members that visit the center for various needs of support. They serve as representatives promoting the mission of the Undocumented Student Resource Center. Please note this position requires U.S. Work Authorization.

Additional Outside Opportunities