Program Structure & Timeline

•    Duration: 8 Weeks (June 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026).

•    Capacity: 

•    Commitment: 7.5 hours per week (60 hours total).

•    Format: Hybrid (Weekly Google Meet cohort meetings + in-person field actions)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must reside within Placer County or attend a school located within the county.

• Must be currently enrolled as a high school, undergraduate, or trade school student

• Must be 16-25 years old.

Criteria:

• Must demonstrate the ability to commit to a 60-hour total project-based summer schedule (June 1–July 31).

• Candidates must have a strong interest in grassroots organizing, digital media, or community advocacy. No prior political experience is required—we are looking for passion and a willingness to learn.

Timeline:

• Open applications: April 13, 2026

• Application window closes: May 1, 2026

• Applicant interviews: May 4 - 14, 2026

• Deliberations: May 15-17, 2026

• Selection: May 18, 2026

• Begin: June 1, 2026

How to Apply:

Complete the Google Form

How we select:

Responses will be reviewed by the PlacerBlue Fellowship Organizing Committee and graded on a selection rubric. 

Applicants will be called for 15 minute Zoom interviews to ensure a good fit.