California Climate Action Corps Paid Summer Fellowship

General Program Overview & Benefits – Summer 2023

Hey there, climate champion!

Are you ready to take climate action, connect people with volunteer opportunities, build community resilience, and get compensated along the way? You’re in the right place!

As part of California’s comprehensive strategy to address climate change, California Volunteers, Office of the Governor created the country’s first state-level climate service corps and Fellowship program. California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) is a national service program led by California Volunteers and implemented by Bay Area Community Resources dedicated to advancing equitable climate action that engages community members, cultivates change, and leaves a lasting impact.

CCAC Fellows serve as AmeriCorps members and are matched with organizations across California in target regions, including tribal communities, Oakland, San Jose, Fresno and the Central Valley, Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, San Diego, and Butte County and surrounding north state counties. Fellows mobilize these communities through volunteer engagement to take climate action and lead projects focused on wildfire resiliency, urban greening, and organic waste and edible food recovery.

For 2023, CCAC is offering two (2) program terms. Join us for one, or join us for both!

1. Summer 2023 (300+ hours): June 5 - August 4, 2023
2. Full Term 2023-24 (1,700+ hours): September 18, 2023 - August 15, 2024

Gain Experience and Skills:

● Develop professional skills and build a foundation for a career in climate leadership

● Serve with a government agency, tribe, nonprofit, college, or university committed to climate action and volunteer service

● Ongoing opportunities for professional development, training, and coaching

● Participate in “boots on the ground” climate action, outreach, and volunteerism

Program Benefits:

● Receive up to a $5,294 stipend (pre-tax) spread evenly over your program term and distributed every two weeks

● $1,374.60 (pre-tax) Segal Education Award upon completion of your term

● Participation in 30-60 hours of training and professional development

● Receive food assistance via CalFresh (for those eligible)

● Forbearance on existing qualifying student loans and interest payments accrued during your term

● Childcare assistance from AmeriCorps paid to an eligible provider of your choice (for those eligible)

AmeriCorps Requirements:

● Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States

● Ability to pass all background checks prior to service, including FBI, CA Department of Justice, out-of-state (if applicable), and National Sex Offender Public Registry

Minimum Program Eligibility Requirements:

● Be at least 17 years of age

● Live in California at the start of the program term

● Strong commitment to the full term of service (300+ hours)

● Ability to work in a professional office or field setting (some teleservice options may be available)

● Robust communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications:

● Interest or experience in climate change mitigation, volunteerism, or public service

● Experience with outreach, education, training, or community behavior change