Rep. Raul Ruiz (CA-25)

Program Overview
The Democracy Summer project seeks to bring about political change in America by training and deploying the next generation of Democratic organizers and leaders to win elections at every level. This one‑of‑a‑kind Democratic Fellowship—founded in Maryland by Congressman Jamie Raskin but now undertaken across the country—teaches high school and college students state‑of‑the‑art tactics in voter registration and political organizing, the dynamic history of political and social change in our country, and essential lessons for political leadership. The program runs from Monday, June 22 through Friday, August 7 and requires a 15‑20 hour per week commitment.

Participants engage in a full‑blown pro‑democracy, pro‑voting rights curriculum and an exciting summer of on‑the‑ground organizing, including voter registration, door knocking, phone banks, rallies and political events. The virtual curriculum features lectures from prominent scholars and leaders on democracy, voting rights, labor, gun violence, reproductive freedom, wealth inequality, immigration, the Electoral College, redistricting, and more.

Responsibilities

Attend a minimum of 4 hours per week of virtual seminars, discussions, and workshops.

Participate in weekly speaker sessions held virtually on Mondays from 12 pm–2 pm ET / 9 am–11 am PT and an additional two‑hour interactive Zoom workshop session at scheduled times.

Commit to an additional 10–15 hours per week of organizing with your campaign, primarily in‑person with some remote responsibilities (schedules vary by campaign).

Qualifications

Be at least 16 years of age.

Must be able to dedicate 15–20 hours per week to the program.

Commit to participating fully in all required virtual and in‑person activities.

Benefits

All Fellows receive a minimum stipend of $575 from their campaign to supplement organizing costs.

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