College Corps Fellow Application – Year 2 [Fall 2023-Spring 2024]

 
1 Start 2 Student Eligibility and Certification 3 Personal Information and Education 4 Personal Motivation and Qualities 5 Review your responses 6 Complete

Section I – College Corps Fellowship Overview

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What We're Looking For

  • Passion for working in partnership with communities to make positive change;
  • Flexibility to work in different areas and adapt to changing circumstances;
  • Growth mindset and eagerness to try new things;
  • Interest in connecting with and learning from other students and partners across the state;
  • Willingness to be an ambassador for the Fellowship on campus and beyond.

When Will You Serve?

Fellows will serve from August 2023 to early June 2024.

What You'll Do

Fellows will work with K-12 schools, food banks/pantries, or climate action organizations to build healthier and more equitable communities across California. They will do this in a variety of ways:

  • K-12 Education: Partner with local school districts to provide tutoring and mentoring services to school aged students.
  • Climate Action: Partner with local organizations to promote sustainability, energy conservation, environmental education/justice, etc.
  • Food Insecurity: Partner with local organizations to provide food/nutrition support and promote awareness of food insecurity across the community.  

What You'll Gain: Benefits

  • A living allowance paid monthly throughout service term, plus an Education Award paid upon completion of 450 service hours. Total financial benefit up to $10,000.
  • Real-world job experience and skills to add to your resume
  • Access to training, networking, and professional development opportunities
  • Connections with Fellows across the state via a virtual community platform and in-person regional events
  • A sense of pride and accomplishment in working toward a common purpose alongside young leaders from across the state

Where You'll Serve

College Corps at Cal State LA offers service positions with local nonprofits and municipal agencies within a reasonable distance from campus. Please visit our website to learn more about our current partners.