Interns in the Advocacy Institute will gain:
The Advocacy Institute offers in-person events and programming opportunities in FFAC’s US regions:
the Bay Area
Denver Metro
the Midwest (Chicagoland and Northern Ohio)
New York City
Southern California (Los Angeles and San Diego)
In all other regions, this program is currently accessible virtually.
As part of your time in the Advocacy Institute, you will have the opportunity to work with one or more of our partner organizations:
Each student in the Advocacy Institute will be required to complete an advocacy project which requires that you choose at least one of the following options:
1) Deliver FFAC interactive lesson(s) to a class, student group, or organization on one or more focus areas: health, social justice, and environmental impacts of animal agriculture
OR
2) Work with FFAC partner organizations (e.g. The Humane League, Better Food Foundation, Mercy for Animals, Balanced) to start or contribute to an institutional campaign to lobby for more just, sustainable food access on your campus or in your community.
Students may choose to focus their energy on one of the above options or work on one of these in addition to another project.
Additional advocacy project possibilities include but are not limited to
The Advocacy Institute program for college students offers two terms each year. Students can choose whichever term fits their schedules best.
Spring College Institute: January 17, 2023 - May 5, 2023
Summer College Institute: June 20, 2023 - August 10, 2023
After completing one term at the Institute, students become members of the Leadership Collective. Students also have the option to pursue further Advocacy Institute training as a continuing student advocate or as a fellow in the Leadership Collective.
In order to successfully complete this program, college advocates are required to attend: (1) an information session and interview, (2) the mandatory orientation, (3) all program meetings, and (4) the Advocacy Institute celebration.
This is an academic educational internship in which students will engage with other students in the program through readings, discussions, and workshops led by experts in their fields. The practical portion of the internship comprises students working on an advocacy project of their choice. Though this opportunity is unpaid, we are able to provide the cost of internet/phone services for students, which we hope helps make the program more accessible.
FFAC will provide each college advocate $200 toward the cost of internet and phone over the period of the term via check (unless otherwise requested).
Admissions are competitive. Above all, we look for commitment to our mission and values. We look for candidates who will actively engage in our community and, later on, the Leadership Collective. There are no specific experience or GPA requirements.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis!**
**Applications are accepted on a rolling basis- students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and our final deadline for the Spring 2023 term is January 6, 2022. You are welcome to submit an application now for a future term. Please note which term you are applying for on the application.
Please reach out with additional questions at institute@ffacoalition.org.
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