Fellowship Application

Welcome

Welcome to the Fellowship application portal for California Climate Action Corps (CCAC)! We are thrilled to have you here.

CCAC is an AmeriCorps service program and part of a California statewide initiative to address and mitigate the effects of climate change. This climate-focused workforce development program matches Fellows with organizations to mobilize community members to take direct climate action through education, volunteer mobilization, and assessment focused on urban greening, wildfire resiliency, and organic waste diversion and edible food recovery. CCAC trains and supports Fellows throughout the program to emerge as climate and civic leaders, while helping organizations implement projects to advance climate action that engages community members, cultivates change, and leaves a lasting impact.

CCAC is currently accepting applications for one upcoming term: 2024-25 Fellowship Term (September 16, 2024 – August 15, 2025). This is a general application for Fellowships with CCAC, but applicants can select up to 3 preferred positions in the application. After submitting an application, all candidates must attend a mandatory information session to advance in the process and be eligible for interviews. If you're eager to accelerate your progress in the recruitment process, or just interested in learning more about the CCAC program, please register for an information session today.

For more detailed information about our program and available positions, please visit our program website or email the team at climateactioncorps@bacr.org.

Thank you again for your interest in our program!

Save & Resume Application

To save your application and resume at a later time, please follow these steps:

1) Check the box in the top right corner of the page that says "Save my progress and resume later".

2) Provide an email and password, then click "Save".

3) You will receive an email with a link to complete your application.

4) There is no autosave. Follow this process each time you need to save and resume later.

Term

Which term are you applying for?

Personal Information

Legal First Name	Legal Last Name
Preferred Name	Pronunciation of Name

Phone(Primary) Example: (444)444-4444	Phone(Secondary) Example: (444)444-4444
Email

PERMANENT ADDRESS

Street	City
State	Zip code

GENDER, ETHNICITY

We collect personal details—such as gender and ethnicity—solely for diversity tracking. Your personal data will be kept confidential, shared only with program staff, and not disclosed to host partners as any form of selection criteria.	What are your personal pronouns? What gender do you identify with?
What ethnicity do you identify as? Do you identify as LGBTQIAA+?

NATIONAL SERVICE/MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Are you a veteran?

Have you previously served in a National Service program (AmeriCorps, VISTA, Senior Corps, Learn and Serve)

Which Program?

Dates of Service

Education and Experience

RESUME

Please attach a well-prepared resume that highlights your relevant work experience, volunteer engagements, and educational background. Pay careful attention to the presentation and ensure that your resume showcases your unique qualities that set you apart from other applicants. Host partner sites thoroughly review resumes during the selection process.

Upload Resume

Only pdf, docx, jpg, and png file extensions are accepted

UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT

Will you be enrolled in any undergraduate classes during this term (September 16, 2024 - August 15, 2025)?

INTERESTS

Which areas of focus are you most interested in?

Food RecoveryUrban GreeningVolunteerismWildfire Resiliency

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Are you fluent in any languages other than English?

To select multiple items in a list, hold down the Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac) key as you click on the desired items

LOCATION PREFERENCES

Please select your top three preferred sites

To ensure the best match with a Host Partner site, kindly select your top three preferred placement sites from the dropdown lists provided below. For your convenience, you can view a map of our current map of the CCAC 2024-25 Host Partners throughout the state and view all currently available positions on the California Climate Action Corps website.

Preference #1

Preference #2

Preference #3

Please select your regional preferences

In addition to indicating your preferred placement sites, your application and resume can also be shared with all Host Partner organizations in specific regions across the state. Please select one or more regional preferences from the options provided.

	Bay Area	Central	Inland (Greater LA)	Los Angeles	Northern California	San Diego
Regional Preference

ESSAY QUESTION

As a Fellow with California Climate Action Corps, you will be placed with one of our Host Partner organizations to drive impactful climate action initiatives focused on urban greening, wildfire resiliency, and/or edible food rescue and organic waste recovery.

In this section, please share how your education and experiences have uniquely equipped you for this role.

We encourage you to showcase your accomplishments and highlight qualities that distinguish you from other applicants. Host Partners carefully review this section before requesting an interview, so it is essential to provide a thoughtful and compelling response within the suggested length of 250-500 words.

Program Eligibility and Requirements

AGE REQUIREMENT

Will be at least 18 years of age by August 16th, 2024?

UNITED STATES EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

Are you a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident?

As an Americorps program, it is mandatory for all Fellows to be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.

Please note that currently, we are unable to accept applicants with student visas (e.g., F1 or F2 student visas, J1 or J2 exchange visitor visas, G series visas, etc.) or individuals with deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status. If offered a position within the program, all Fellows will be required to provide documentation as proof of their status.

TIME COMMITMENT

If selected for the Fellowship, can you commit to serving an average of 40-hours per week in-person for the full 11 months (1700-hour) service term from September 16, 2024 - August 15, 2025?

STIPEND DISCLOSURE

California Climate Action Corps provides a modest living stipend throughout your service term. Fellows will receive a $33,000 stipend (before taxes), distributed evenly over the 11 months, with payments issued every two weeks. We recognize that living within this budget in California can present challenges.

Taking into account the cost of living, transportation, and other expenses during the service term, do you anticipate any significant financial difficulties that could hinder your ability to complete the full service term?

LOCATION REQUIREMENT

Are you a resident of the State of California or do you plan to establish California residency by August 16th, 2024?

CRIMINAL HISTORY/AGREEMENT

Applicants offered a position with California Climate Action Corps must complete a federal background check, as well as clear the National Sex Offender Public Register search prior to the start of their first service day. Acceptance into the program is contingent upon results from the checks.

Additionally, applicants are not officially AmeriCorps Fellows and cannot begin their service, log hours, or receive their stipend until results from ALL checks have been returned and reviewed. Fellows will be reimbursed for the cost of the DOJ/FBI fingerprinting processing. The time frame for receiving results varies, typically 1-4 weeks.

Candidates are ineligible to serve within the California Climate Action Corps if they are registered, or required to be registered, as a sex offender; have been convicted of murder; or those who have major felony convictions.

By checking this box, I understand that a state criminal registry check, FBI fingerprint criminal background check and National Sex Offender Public Website check will be conducted by AmeriCorps if I am selected for admission into the program.

Any Felony Convictions?

If yes, please describe the felony as well as any rehabilitation or action taken since

TB HEALTH SCREENING

In accordance with California state regulations, individuals working with children/youth are required to undergo an annual tuberculin (TB) test. While not all host organizations mandate this, if your position necessitates it, the Host Partner staff will support you in finding a free or low-cost clinic where you can obtain the TB test.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

To be eligible for the California Climate Action Corps Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Age Requirement: Fellows must be 18 years of age or older.
Citizenship or Residency: Fellows must be either a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
Documentation: Applicants are required to provide legal, government-issued documentation to verify their citizenship or residency status.

Please be prepared to submit one of the following documents from Column A, B, or C within one week of accepting an offer letter. We receive a high volume of applications, and failure to meet the deadline will result in disqualification.

A	B	C
Unexpired U.S. passport	Drivers license or ID card issued by a state or outlying possession of the United States, provided it contains a photograph or information such as name, date of birth, sex, height, eye color, and address	Permanent Resident Card (front and back) in the United States
	U.S. birth certificate issued by a state, county, municipal authority, or outlying possession of the United States that bears an official seal.	Copy of Social Security Card

APPLICATIONS, INTERVIEWS, & ORIENTATION

Application Deadlines

We accept applications on a rolling basis, but we give priority consideration to those received before June 21, 2024. While we will continue accepting applications until all placements are filled, please note that applications submitted after August 16, 2024 will no longer be accepted.

Updates to your Applications

If you require any modifications to your submitted application, please reach out to us via email at

climateactioncorps@bacr.org. We will assist you with any necessary changes you may need. Please retain a copy of your application for future reference.

Application Confidentiality

We collect personal details—such as gender and ethnicity—solely for diversity tracking. Your personal data will be kept confidential, shared only with program staff, and not disclosed to host partners or any external entities. Rest assured, this information will not impact your chances of receiving an interview or securing a Fellowship position. We collect personal details—such as gender and ethnicity—solely for diversity tracking. Your personal data will be kept confidential, shared only with program staff, and not disclosed to host partners or any external entities. Rest assured, this information will not impact your chances of receiving an interview or securing a Fellowship position.

Candidate Interviews

As a competitive program, please note that interviews are not guaranteed. Candidates who are selected for interviews may receive communication at any time leading up to the program start date. We encourage you to regularly check our website for continuous updates on available positions.

Program Orientation

The program is scheduled to commence on September 16, 2024 as the official start date. It is mandatory for all Fellows to participate in an in-person orientation from September 16 – 21, 2024. Further information regarding the orientation and other specifics will be provided upon acceptance into the Program.

By checking this box, you are confirming your availability to attend the required orientation from September 16-21, 2024.

Equal Opportunity Fellowship

We highly encourage individuals who identify as People of Color, Multilingual People, LGBTQIA2S+ People, and People with Disabilities to apply. We value diversity and inclusivity and strive to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

By clicking submit I understand that AmeriCorps is a drug/alcohol-free, equal opportunity work place, and I certify that my responses on this application were true and complete to the best of my knowledge.