Caroline Hodge‘09
Colorado Legal Services:
Migrant Farm Workers Division
Yearlong Fellow

Why did you want to become a PIFP Fellow?

I was interested in the PIFP fellowship because I wanted to take a transitional year between Colorado College and law school, but I wanted to continue challenging myself, learning, and being productive. I was attracted to the PIFP fellowship because it offered to match me with opportunities that I may never have found on my own. Moreover, the PIFP process involves several interviews so I was very confident that I would be placed with an organization that fitted me personally. I have to say that I have not been disappointed! Right now I am traveling around the Western Slope for a week and educating migrant farm workers about their rights. If anything, PIFP jobs are very rewarding!

Please give a brief description of your job/role in your host organization:

I work as the outreach coordinator for CLS and I organize trips to migrant farm workers to educate them about their rights. The best part of my job is actually doing the outreach and traveling around Colorado, speaking with farm workers and other service providers in the community. The personal and daily interaction with the people we serve makes it very easy to be passionate about this work.

What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned about your host organization so far?

CLS Migrant Farm Worker Division has won approximately $321,350 for 45 clients over the last year and a half.

What activities do you enjoy?

Honestly, I have not had much free time since I began working with CLS, but I do enjoy the outreach! I also enjoy running, reading, gardening, and exploring Denver--it is awesome!

What is something most people would be surprised to know about you?

I am a bird lady!