Crisis Response - Pro-Ukraine Advocacy Intern (remote)
Join the international team defending freedom in Ukraine!
Please read to the end of this description for important instructions.
Role Description
We are seeking volunteer interns to assist with major national-level advocacy projects in response to the current US policy crisis on Ukraine and Russia (Oct. 2026). You will support our efforts to compile useful information and resources to empower people across the United States to take action.
The most important qualifications for this position are: passion to make a difference, attention to detail, commitment to accuracy and good sourcing, and the ability to use ordinary search tools online to quickly find and compile information.
As of October 2026, we are seeking volunteers to start immediately.
All of our projects are fully nonpartisan/bipartisan.
About Ukraine Defense Support (UDS)
UDS is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping the people of Ukraine defend their country from the Russian invasion. We provide aid, equipment, and technical support to Ukrainian military units. Our work is powered by a global network of volunteers and partner organizations. All UDS staff are unpaid volunteers.
Time commitment:
- Hours: 8+ hours/week on average (more if available)
- Duration: Minimum 3 months, with opportunity to extend
- Flexibility: We can accommodate exams, vacations, and other needs
Note: This is an ongoing program, and we are accepting volunteers on a rolling basis. Handshake requires us to list specific start/end dates, but in fact these dates are flexible according to your calendar or program requirements.
Program requirements and supervision
You will meet regularly with supervisors to discuss your tasks. We'll tailor your projects as much as possible to your preferences and career goals. Requirements:
- Complete our structured onboarding checklist.
- Attend at least one weekly check-in call with our team. Flexible scheduling available.
- Give a short written status update every week in advance of the check-in call
- Put in the required number of volunteer hours weekly.
- You will be able to "pause" the program requirements for any period of your choosing, if needed. Eg for exams or vacation.
Qualifications
- Passion for helping Ukraine and making a positive impact
- Ability to work independently and remotely
- Skill with basic internet search tools (Google, social media search)
- Experience with Google Workspace suite - Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc. Microsoft Office experience is also sufficient
- Attention to detail
- Ability to closely follow written instructions
- Enjoy creating high quality datasets of well-sourced information
Example Tasks (choose one or more):
- Use search tools to quickly compile datasets for use in urgent action campaigns. Examples:
- Potential allied groups
- News articles and other publications
- Related past and upcoming events across the US and worldwide
- Track legislation and statements by members of Congress and other officials
- Edit / fact check informational resources before publication
- Help us reach more people by sharing calls to action on social media
What we offer
- Flexible hours and fully remote work
- Eligible for most institutions' college credit programs - we'll work with your school as needed
- Career development mentorship
- Proactive and supportive international team
- In-person networking with like-minded supporters of Ukraine in most major cities.
- Opportunity to support projects that will save lives
- A place on the right side of history
- See your work making an impact in real time
Important: This is an unpaid volunteer position.
How to Apply
- Fill out our intake form.
- Immediately schedule a video call with Catherine using this scheduling tool. Don’t wait for a reply from us - book your call right away.
Questions? Email Catherine at catherine.pedersen@ukrainedefensesupport.org