Program Sites

UC San Francisco is the leading university dedicated to advancing health worldwide through preeminent biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. Within our overarching advancing health worldwide mission, UCSF is devoted at every level to serving the public. UCSF’s commitment to public service dates to the founding of its predecessor institution, Toland Medical College, in 1864. Born out of the overcrowded and unsanitary conditions of Gold Rush-era San Francisco, Toland Medical College trained doctors to elevate the standards of public health in the burgeoning city. By 1873, the University of California acquired the college and forged a partnership with San Francisco General Hospital that continues to this day and serves as a model for delivering leading-edge care at a public safety-net hospital. Today UCSF’s public mission goes beyond San Francisco and delivers a substantial impact on a national and global level by innovating health care approaches for the world’s most vulnerable populations, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists and scientists; supporting elementary and high school education; and translating scientific discoveries into better health for everyone. Values In his 2016 State of the University Address, Chancellor Sam Hawgood announced that UCSF is embracing a common set of values to set a clear direction for all members of the UCSF community as we work together to fulfill our mission. This set of overarching values aligns with UCSF’s Principles of Community and Code of Ethics. PRIDE values are: Professionalism: To be competent, accountable, reliable and responsible, interacting positively and collaboratively with all colleagues, students, patients, visitors and business partners. Respect: To treat all others as you wish to be treated, being courteous, kind and acting with utmost consideration for others. Integrity: To be honest, trustworthy and ethical, always doing the right thing, without compromising the truth, and being fair and sincere. Diversity: To appreciate and celebrate differences in others, creating an environment of equity and inclusion with opportunities for everyone to reach their potential. Excellence: To be dedicated, motivated, innovative and confident, giving your best every day, encouraging and supporting others to excel in everything they do.

We find and prioritize student assignments and guide students through their homework sessions.

Unique Daycare, located in Oakland, California, is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive. Our mission is to support working families by offering high-quality childcare that promotes early childhood development, social-emotional learning, and school readiness. We specialize in serving low-income families by accepting childcare subsidy payments, ensuring that access to quality care is available to those who need it most. Unique Daycare is dedicated to fostering a supportive community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion while encouraging each child’s unique potential.

Transition Age Youth, Foster youth in Transitional Housing Program THP

University Enterprise Inc: To provide programs and services that enrich the Sacramento State experience and support the evolving needs of the University community. Caltrans: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

University of Phoenix provides access to higher education opportunities that enable students to develop knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their professional goals, improve the performance of their organizations, and provide leadership and service to their communities.

Upward Roots is an Oakland-based non profit on a mission to engage youth in Oakland to be leaders and changemakers through youth-led, youth-driven community service. Currently, we partner with Title 1 schools in Oakland and their corresponding afterschool lead agencies to reach approximately 350 4th-8th graders each year through our programs.

United States Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General - Student Volunteer Program (SVP)

SVP participants will assist federal special agents and investigative staff in the USDA-OIG Western Region Office in Oakland, California by working on special projects in furtherance of ongoing investigations, program operations, and other mission oriented tasks as requested by USDA-OIG management.  Participants will have the opportunity to observe undercover operations, site visits, and search/arrest warrants.  Students will also have the invaluable opportunity to request interagency training from law enforcement partners focusing on specialized topics such as emergency planning and public safety as well as being afforded opportunities to network and interact with USDA and law enforcement stakeholders in support of investigative and program initiatives.

Students must be enrolled in an accredited school, college, or university at a minimum of half-time status and be in good academic standing (minimum of a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale).  Candidates that do not meet this minimum GPA requirement may still apply for a SVP position, but may be asked to write a Letter of Explanation and/or Request for Exception to waive this requirement.  In addition, the student must be at least 18 years of age, pass a pre-employment background check, and be a U.S. citizen.  

SVP participants work a minimum of 10 per week and schedules are based upon office needs.  SVP participants will work for the entirety of the equivalent of a spring, fall, or summer semester term unless the SVP supervisor and the SVP participant agree upon a shorter timeframe.  For appointments that exceed the semester timeframe, the SVP participant and SVP supervisor must submit an extension request to the SVP coordinator in Washington, D.C. for approval to work during the following term.  The SVP participant can work no more than two consecutive semesters.  

TO APPLY students must send ONE e-mail with the following:

1. a cover letter indicating their interest in interning at the USDA Office of Inspector General Western Regional Office;
2. a resume; and
3. an unofficial school, college, or university transcripts.  

The ONE e-mail with all application materials attached must be sent to: svp@oig.usda.gov.

The SVP coordinator will review all applications to ensure eligibility.  All eligible candidates will be referred to a SVP supervisor for further consideration, possible interview, and selection.  Upon tentative selection and acceptance into the SVP, the SVP coordinator will provide USDA-OIG Human Resources with the selected student's information for the official offer letter and for processing a background check.  

VHA Mission: Honor America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. VHA Vision: VHA will continue to be the benchmark of excellence and value in health care and benefits by providing exemplary services that are both patient-centered and evidence-based. This care will be delivered by engaged, collaborative teams in an integrated environment that supports learning, discovery and continuous improvement. It will emphasize prevention and population health and contribute to the nation’s well-being through education, research, and service in national emergencies.