UW CELE Center’s Undergraduate Community-Based Internships program partners with community organizations, such as Bloodworks NW, El Centro de la Raza, The Math Agency, Elizabeth Gregory Home and many more, to provide undergraduate students a chance to build skills and capacities by working directly with organizations that empower underrepresented individuals and groups in the public and non-profit sectors.
“UCBI is now hiring paid interns to work with community organizations in Seattle and King County!
UCBI is a paid internship program that places undergraduates in nonprofit and public sector organizations. Students interested in public service get the chance to explore, contribute, and grow as they work in, with, and for local communities. Internships run Winter and Spring quarters and require 12-13 hours’ time commitment per week.
We are very excited to announce our applications are open! We will be accepting applications until Sunday October 13 at 11:59pm.
Wondering why you should participate? Check out some reasons below!
· Take your learning off campus and (re)connect with communities
· Dive into a topic or issue you’re passionate about and explore career opportunities
· Learn more about power, privilege, identity and systems of oppression through community engagement
· Receive mentorship and coaching from UCBI mentors and nonprofit/public sector leaders
· Engage in professional development opportunities and build your network with your cohort and host
organization
· Earn a stipend for your work ($2250/quarter, $4500 total)
· Earn academic credit toward leadership minor through GEN ST 345 in winter and spring quarters
INFO SESSIONS:
· In-person: Thursday, October 3rd from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM in Mary Gates Hall 171
· Online: Friday, October 4th from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM https://washington.zoom.us/j/95820901811
Meeting ID: 958 2090 1811
You can also check out our website to learn more!
APPLICATION LINK: https://airtable.com/appnc8QYXHmeBqrSB/pagvRwxvCEUCJE8Vv/form
*We ask that all applicants to view the 2024-2025 internships & organizations before applying!*
Additional questions can be sent to: UCBIteam@uw.edu
