Be seen. Be heard. Be a UC student advocate.
Ambassadors will learn about advocacy and the legislative process, and the critical role that advocates play in advancing UC’s mission with lawmakers. Working with UC advocacy teams, and through virtual briefings led by UC staff, ambassadors will come to understand how state and federal legislation and policies impact the University.
What you will do as an Ambassador
Learn about the UC Advocacy Network, and grassroots advocacy in general, so you can increase student awareness and participation in UCAN.
Work with UC advocacy teams to understand how state and federal legislation and policies—including budget processes—impact the UC system.
Encourage student action on state and federal advocacy campaigns. Ambassadors help mobilize students and others to get involved in digital campaigns that support University priorities. Including but not limited to: social media engagement, coordination with clubs and organizations, tabling, class presentations, publicizing campaigns around campus.
The time commitment varies from month to month. Program participants should expect to attend one-hour monthly meetings, spend one hour with campus government relations staff, and spend 3-5 hours tabling on campus or attending events. There will be additional events and activities suggested and led by you and your fellow Ambassadors!
What you will gain as an Ambassador
Deeper understanding about state and federal legislative processes.
Knowledge of how grassroots advocacy campaigns are developed.
Preparation to participate in legislative advocacy meetings and events.
Resume-building experience in public affairs and advocacy.
New skills to apply beyond the Ambassador program!
Qualifications
The UCAN ambassador program is open to all University of California undergraduate, graduate and professional students.
No prior student government or advocacy experience is required.
For more information contact the UC Advocacy Team at advocacy@ucop.edu.