Get Involved / Donate

We invite you to become a member of the California Institute for Community, Art & Nature.

Benefits of membership include acknowledgment on our website and in printed programs (unless you request anonymity); invitations to members-only events; advance notice and discounts to public events; discounts on books, videos, and other products; and news of special interest. Basic membership is $25 per year. Donations above and beyond are encouraged and deeply appreciated.

Please join us in this important and exciting adventure!


We are currently building a network of individuals, foundations, and other organizations and associations to support our efforts. We do meaningful work, and contributions are used well and go a long way. We hope you will support our efforts.

If writing a check, please make it out to Earth Island Institute, our fiscal sponsor. Write “California I CAN” in the memo line and mail to California I CAN at 2150 Allston Way, Suite 460, Berkeley, CA 94704. Please fill out and include our donation form.

Gifts of Stock

If you would like to give a gift of stock to California ICAN, please contact our development director, Pam Michael, at pmgoodwrite@gmail.com.

Earth Island Institute

The California Institute for Community, Art, & Nature is a fiscally sponsored project of Earth Island Institute, a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, tax ID #94-2889684.


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Volunteer & Internship Opportunities

California ICAN is made up of a warm and diverse community of volunteers, interns, and staff. If you’d like to join us, please email your resume with a cover letter highlighting your skills, interests, and availability. 

We are currently seeking help with the Berkeley Anthology, audio tape transcription, event staff, AV documentation, archiving, and web and social media support. Resumes are reviewed on a rolling basis.