2026 Spring COMMunity fellowship
General Fellowship Information:
16(ish)-week program: January 9th-end of session or May 1st
Weekly Team Meeting: 4-5 pm on Mondays and Fridays on Zoom
5-10 hours/week, $500 stipend awarded at the end for successful program completion
The 2026 Spring Fellowship offers the opportunity for students from across the state to participate remotely and learn with Loud Light about this year's legislative session. Participants will learn in detail how the public policy process works, what policies the Legislature is passing, what informs legislators' decisions, and what current issues are being addressed during the Kansas Legislative Session.
Loud Light’s Spring Program allows students to experience state government on a first-hand basis. They will (virtually) attend and take notes from committee meetings and floor debates, with some in-person opportunities provided as well. Fellows will further develop their research and communication skills, gaining a high level of comprehension of the legislative process with the ability to break down complex topics to discuss with their peers. Fellows will also have the ability to earn college credit and make contacts for other internships, government jobs, political non-profit organizations, and campaigns.
Program Goals and Requirements:
Understand how to track and follow legislative sessions, calendars, tracking legislation, etc.
Understand how nonprofits and other agencies work with the legislature
How to advocate in the legislature, writing, and giving testimony
Understand the basics of floor debate and voting
Understand General Orders and the Committee of the Whole
Understand the committee process (procedural and strategic)
Understand the legislative calendar and how it impacts legislative development
Be familiar with major state issues, and understand issues the legislature has grappled with in the past and present
Understand information in a way that you can communicate these topics to your peers
Produce an informational video about a legislative topic
Eligibility:
Must be at least 18 years of age, and be a Kansas resident with internet access
Must be passionate about politics and dedicated to becoming a visible, vocal force for good in your community
Must be able to dedicate 5-10 hours per week to fellowship work for the duration of the legislative session
Must be available for an in-person orientation in Topeka on January 9th
Attend weekly meetings on Mondays and Fridays, 4-5
Must be committed to staying engaged in movement work after fellowship graduation
While all are welcome to apply, this fellowship is designed to uplift the voices of young people and individuals belonging to communities disproportionately impacted by disenfranchisement and underrepresentation. If you do not think this fellowship is right for you but want to get involved, please sign up to take action with us at loudlight.org/volunteer.
Loud Light values a diverse team and an inclusive culture. Loud Light encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, socioeconomic status, age, immigration status, criminal background, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental illness, and disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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