Weekly Opportunities

Welcome to Spring 2025 Weekly Opportunities:

Psych Weekly Opportunities will be posted weekly on Wednesdays during the semester. 

For a full listing of recent opportunities, view our Live Documents, where our team is always compiling postings that come our way. You can also find these on our Weekly Opps page by scrolling to the bottom of the page.

'Live Document' Links:

• Course Opportunities
• Internships & Volunteering Opportunities
• Miscellaneous Opportunities
• Work Opportunities

IMPORTANT PSYCH SSO ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Connect with Psych Academic Advising: We are here to provide guidance, support, information, and referrals.

• Appointment Info: Academic Advising
• Drop-in Peer Advising: Find the weekly schedule here!
• Contact us at: psychsso@berkeley.edu
• Follow us on social media! Instagram:@ucbpsychadvising

Summer Minor Info Sessions:
We’ll be hosting 3 workshops going over all things “Psych Summer Minor.” More officially known as the “Clinical and Counseling Minor!” Join us to learn more about the minor and get your questions answered.

If you’d like to attend, please register by filling out this form.

Join the Zoom Meeting: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/93164982322

Upcoming workshops:

Thursday, 03/13 at 3:00pm

Thursday 04/03 at 4:00pm

Degree Check and Graduation Planning Workshop:
CALLING ALL GRADUATING SENIORS (Spring 2025, Summer 2025 & Fall 2025 EGT)! Join us on Zoom on Monday March 17, 2025 from 2:00- 3:00PM to plan your graduation and learn about the tools and resources that will help you take the necessary steps for a smooth and successful graduation. Hosted by Psych UMA's Brenaia & Kait. Click this link to register! 

DATE: Monday, March 17th

TIME:  2:00PM-3:00PM

Zoom Meeting ID: 931 6498 2322

Peer Advising Workshop Series:
We have an amazing lineup of workshops planned for the rest of the semester hosted by our Peer Advising Team. 

Next Up: Changes underway, check back soon for updates on the next workshop! 

CAMPUS REMINDERS:

Office of the Registrar Enrollment Calendar: Take a look at the enrollment dates and deadlines for this term. This includes, but is not limited to: the last days to add a course, drop a course, elect P/NP grading, and more!

Summer Sessions Enrollment for 2025 is now open! Register for courses through the enrollment center, for more information visit: summer.berkeley.edu

WEEKLY OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:

1.Psi Chi International Honors Society Spring '25! (Apply by 03/20, Deadline Extended!) 

Calling all Psychology majors/minors at UC Berkeley!

Are you interested in joining an International Honor Society to meet other like-minded psych students & grow in professional development?
If so, look into joining Psi Chi's Spring 2025 Cohort!

Who are we?

We are students who are passionate about the field of psychology. Our goal is to provide our members with the means necessary to advance science in the psychology major here at UC Berkeley.

Please refer to our website to learn more about us and for membership eligibility requirements!
https://psichi.studentorg.berkeley.edu/membership/

Apply at https://tinyurl.com/psichispring2025

(Deadline Extended!) Applications are accepted until March 20th @ 11:59pm. Visit website for full details. 

2.  68th Annual Spartan Psychological Association Research Conference (SPARC), Sign Up by - 03/30/25

We are happy to announce that abstracts are currently being accepted for the 68th Annual Spartan Psychological Association Research Conference (SPARC), hosted by the Psi Chi chapter and the Department of Psychology at San Jose State University. 

All graduate and undergraduate students involved in psychological research or related fields are encouraged to apply (faculty mentorship required). 

Submission forms and conference information can be found here! 

Submission deadline: Sunday, March 30, 2025
*Submissions after the deadline may be considered when spaces are available.

SPARC will be held on Wednesday, April 23nd, 2025 in the Student Union, San Jose State University. 

3.Nonprofit, Environment, & Public Service Center-- Career & Internship Fair on 03/19! 

-Network with representatives and learn more about full-time and internship opportunities.

-Find out about recruiting timelines and application procedures.

Student Registration is not required. All majors and degree levels are welcome to attend; employers will specifically be seeking to fill Nonprofit, Environment, and Public Service-related roles. This fair is open to currently enrolled UC Berkeley students and eligible alumni with a current Handshake account. Be sure to bring your UC Berkeley Student ID and copies of your updated resume to the fair. Business casual attire is recommended.

4. UC Berkeley International Students’ Career Fair - 03/13/25

Navigating Your Career Path as an International Student? Join the UC Berkeley International Students’ Career Fair!

Finding job opportunities as an international student can be daunting, especially when visa sponsorship is a key consideration. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to the UC Berkeley International Students’ Career Fair on March 13, 2025—an exclusive event connecting international students with employers committed to offering visa sponsorship and work permit support.

This fair is designed to bridge the gap between talented international students and companies that value global perspectives. Whether you're seeking an internship or a full-time role, this is your chance to network with recruiters who understand the unique challenges of international hiring.

What to Expect:
Employers that 100% offer visa sponsorship and work authorization support & Networking opportunities with company representatives from diverse industries!

Insights into career paths and work opportunities for international students

Don’t miss this opportunity to take the next step in your career journey! Register Here!

Stay Connected via @ucb_international_career_fair

5. Greater Good Science Center Research Fellowship (Apply by 3/14)

The Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) at UC Berkeley announces new 1 year fellowship opportunities for UC Berkeley undergraduate and graduate students whose work relates to our mission: championing research into how social connection, kindness, belonging, and community support personal and collective well-being.

Based at UC Berkeley and led by social psychology professor Dacher Keltner, the GGSC is unique in its commitment to both science and practice: not only do we sponsor groundbreaking scientific research into social and emotional well-being, we help people apply insights from research to their personal and professional lives.

Previous GGSC fellows have secured top positions at universities nationwide, providing a significant boost to the science of a meaningful life, including topics like: awe, compassion, resilience, reconciliation, altruism, and happiness. 

GGSC research fellows have come from many campus departments including psychology, integrative biology, sociology, neuroscience, urban studies, the school of public health, education, social welfare, Haas business, and the UC Berkeley-UCSF Joint Medical Program. The application involves submitting a written proposal, an itemized budget and justification, your UCB transcript, and a letter of recommendation from your research advisor. Graduate student applicants are also asked to upload their current CV. 

Applications are due Friday, March 14, 2025.

Applicants may contact GGSC science director Emiliana Simon-Thomas for more information at ggscfellowships@berkeley.edu.
More information about the GGSC can be found at http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/about

6. Berkeley Free Clinic Seeking Volunteers - 04/19/25

The Berkeley Free Clinic (BFC) is a collective organization and one of the first free clinics in the country. The clinic is run almost entirely by lay, volunteer staff who provide direct, acute but non-emergency, medical, dental, and mental health services on a daily basis to community members who are underserved by the healthcare system and the system at large.

The IRC is a section of the clinic devoted to health justice and the empowerment of our clients through information and connection to community resources that fit different individual’s needs. We act as a “switchboard” to put people in touch with the services they seek. The IRC serves as the nucleus of the clinic during open-door hours, acting as guides for all clients at the clinic. Members of IRC have a wide-ranging role that includes maintaining an extensive library of local resources and providing referrals for Bay Area services such as medical, dental, shelter, legal aid, and counseling. In addition, members conduct appointment taking and manage the lobby and clinic space. Not only do members provide valuable information through in-person communication, telephone referrals, and referral handouts to empower our community to access available services, but they also gain a greater understanding of what our community has to offer.

Our ideal candidate is someone deeply dedicated to health and social justice, motivated to work with the underserved, and who believes in the Clinic's mission of "Healthcare for People Not Profit."  We desire to select a diverse cohort of trainees that represents the community we serve and therefore strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQQIAAP people, and other folks with lived experience who belong to systematically marginalized groups (or have experience with said groups) to apply.

Apply Here Today!

7. Behavioral Health Career Exploration Workshop Series (Apply by 03/26)

8. Weekly Health Tip 

9. Important Berkeley Way West (BWW) Reminders:

• It is critical that everyone accessing the building after hours or entering key-carded areas of the building be sure to tag (use key card) to access these spaces for themselves, when at Berkeley Way West. This especially applies after hours and at all times to any floors and interior spaces that require key card access.
• Those with key card access are not permitted to allow others into these secured spaces (tail-gating) for any reason and will lose after-hours access to BWW if they are found breaking this policy.
• BWW recently sustained extensive damage last year due to a breach of this policy. Your adherence to this policy will contribute to our community safety and security.