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Social Justice Programs


Ally program

Become an LGBTQ ally and promote a safe inclusive campus environment for all through a workshop that examines the intersections of racism, sexism, and other systems of oppression.

Alternative Breaks

Join student-led groups of 10-15 over a winter or spring break to learn about social issues affecting communities in the Kumeyaay Reservation, Central Valley, San Diego-Mexico border and New Orleans.

Berkeley YMCA
Teen Programs

Provide social and academic support to youth at Berkeley High School as a one-on-one mentor.

Blueprint Leadership Program

Participate in an intensive 1-year leadership development experience that includes engaging workshops, a social justice project, and mentoring from a leadership coach.

Bonner Leaders

Serve as a student leader of one of Cal Corps' programs or as a Volunteer Manager at a local community organization. Bonner Leaders receive $1500 for 300 hours of service and intensive leadership development training.

BUILD (Bears United in Literacy Development)

Join over 200 Cal students who are trained and paid to serve as literacy tutors for K-8 youth at 16 local schools during the summer and/or academic year. (Paid positions are for work-study eligible students only).

Coaching Corps

Learn how to be a sports coach and serve low-income youth. Activities include soccer, basketball, dance, and martial arts.

Destination: College AmeriCorps

Provide tutoring and college advising services for Bay Area low-income youth, receive a monthly stipend and $1000 education award and intensive training.

Internships at GenEq

Assist with the development and delivery of education and community building events, center projects, and upkeep of GenEq's resource center.

Lavender Graduation

Help plan or attend our spring celebration that bids farewell to LGBTIQ graduating seniors, graduate students, and allies.

Leadership for Change

Enhance your leadership and diversity knowledge through critical discussions of current issues in a dynamic and interactive workshop setting.

Leadership Workshop

Attend periodic workshops. Topics include: StarPower, Conflict Management, Ally Training, Social Justice, and Ethical Leadership.

LGBT Caucus

Network and share ideas at GenEq's monthly dialogues aimed at LGBTQ student leaders and allies.

New Orleans Summer Internship Program

Help rebuild the Gulf Coast as a summer Intern. Join 6-10 undergraduate for 6-week in New Orleans. $1,000 stipended.

Queery Speakers Bureau

Attend periodic workshops where members of Cal's LGBTQA community speak about their experiences.

Residential Service Initiative

Participate in one-time and ongoing community service projects through the residential halls.

Self Defense (RAD: Rape Aggression Defense)

Women, develop and enhance your options of self defense in the event that you are attacked.

Service and Peace Fellowship

Join a student organized program that includes an annual Soul Food for the Activist Retreat, regular workshops on service and spiritual development, and a fall semester class.

SHAPE Peer Educators

Train to be a peer educator on issues of sexual and relationship/dating violence through student workshops and help organize an annual event - Take Back the Night.

Social Issues Social Action

Enroll in service-learning courses that apply the concept of volunteerism as a means to address critical community needs.

Student Initiated Community Projects Program

Apply for student group sponsorship and grant opportunities. Eligible groups develop and run service programs that address vital community needs.

Vagina Monologues/VDAY

Attend or audition for a part in UC Berkeley student's production of the Vagina Monologues which takes place each spring, with auditions in the fall.

Volunteer Database

Make a difference by getting involved in one of hundereds of local community groups' volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Program at GenEq

Volunteer and help with GenEq's numerous LGBT and women's programs on campus.

Women of Color Dialogues

Looking for a space for women of color to dialouge? Explore identity and create community.

Women's Caucus

Attend monthly dinner and discussions for the women's community to find support and talk about common issues.

Youth Emergency Assistance Hostel (YEAH)

Volunteer to help provide seasonal shelter, food and support for homeless youth ages 18-25.


 
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