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Welcome


Welcome to the Fellowship application portal for California Climate Action Corps!


California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) is an AmeriCorps service program that’s part of a California statewide initiative to address and mitigate the effects of climate change. This climate-focused workforce development program places Fellows with organizations across California to engage communities in taking real, hands-on climate action. Through education, volunteer mobilization, and community events, Fellows help drive progress in 3 key focus areas:


  • Urban Greening: Expanding green spaces to cool neighborhoods, improve air quality, and create healthier, more climate-resilient communities through projects like tree planting, community gardens, and native landscaping.

  • Wildfire Resiliency: Protecting homes, schools, and natural areas by reducing fire risk—teaching traditional Indigenous burning practices, supporting home hardening efforts, and organizing fuel reduction projects.

  • Organic Waste Diversion: Preventing methane emissions by reducing organic waste in landfills through edible food recovery and building local composting systems that turn food scraps into climate solutions.


Together, Fellows and their host organizations are building more resilient communities across California.


We are currently accepting applications for 400 positions in the 2026-27 CCAC Fellowship: September 21, 2026 – August 13, 2027. Applications are open May 1 - July 31, 2026, with priority consideration given to applicants who both apply and attend a CCAC info session by June 19, 2026. Interviews will take place May-August, with all positions filled by September 4, 2026.


The application is for the California Climate Action Corps Fellowship as a whole; however, applicants may select up to 5 preferred positions within the application. After submitting an application, all candidates must attend a mandatory info session to be eligible for interview consideration. If you’re ready to move forward in the recruitment process—or simply want to learn more about the program—we encourage you to register for an info 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 and for supporting a more sustainable California!


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Personal Information (Please avoid using all caps or lowercase letters, and enter your name in proper case (e.g., Jane O’Connor, LaRoy Smith)




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Permanent Address
Please use your current physical address for accurate position matching. This helps to ensure your application aligns with opportunities in or near your community. Residing outside California will not exclude you from participating in the program.




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.





NATIONAL SERVICE/MILITARY EXPERIENCE




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 the unique qualities that set you apart from other applicants. Host partners thoroughly review resumes during the selection process.


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UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT

INTERESTS

SKILLS

LANGUAGE SKILLS

LOCATION PREFERENCES


Please select up to 5 preferred placement sites from the dropdown lists below. If you prefer fewer than 5 sites, select only those you are interested in—do not select the same site more than once. Expanding your selections can increase your chances of participating, as this is a competitive program. You can view all host partner locations for the 2026-27 CCAC Fellowship on the CCAC Host Partner Map and explore available positions on the California Climate Action Corps website.












Please select your regional preferences

In addition to indicating your preferred placement sites, your application and resume will be shared with all Host Partner organizations in the regions you specify throughout California. Please select one or more regional preferences from the options provided.  

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Regional Preference
BACR Team Leader Eligibility

Please complete this section only if you’ve successfully completed a California Climate Action Corps Fellowship during the 2024–25 or 2025–26 terms. If you have not served during these terms, please choose a different preferred placement site that is not a BACR Team Leader above.


The team leader application opens April 15, with a priority deadline of May 6. Applications will be accepted through May 15, 2026. Responses will be reviewed to assess understanding of the team leader role, experience with volunteer engagement, peer leadership, ability to work independently, and alignment with CCAC values.


Selected candidates will be invited to interview, and all team leader positions will be filled by June 15, 2026.



BACR Team Leader Application



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REFERRAL SOURCE

ESSAY QUESTION

Program Eligibility and Requirements

AGE REQUIREMENT

UNITED STATES EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

TIME COMMITMENT

STIPEND DISCLOSURE

LOCATION REQUIREMENT

CRIMINAL HISTORY/AGREEMENT
Applicants offered a position with the California Climate Action Corps must complete a California Department of Justice and FBI background check, as well as clear the National Sex Offender Public Registry search prior to the start of their first service day. Acceptance into the program is contingent upon results from these background 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 with the California Climate Action Corps if they have any felony convictions within the past 5 years. Additionally, candidates are ineligible to serve with any prior convictions for violent crimes, child molestation, or sex offenses.


TB HEALTH SCREENING
In accordance with California state regulations, individuals working with children/youth are required to undergo an annual tuberculosis (TB) test. While not all host organizations mandate this, if your position necessitates it, you will be notified during the onboarding process, and the host partner staff 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 7 business days 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 Driver's 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
Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2026. Applicants who submit their application and attend a CCAC information session by June 19, 2026 will receive priority consideration. All positions will be filled by September 4, 2026. 

Updates to Applications
We highly recommend attending a CCAC Information Session before submitting your application. During the session, we review the program overview, selection criteria, and share tips for submitting a strong application.

After you apply, you will receive an automatic confirmation email with a copy of your application and a link to make limited edits. You may update your name, address, resume, and essay through that link.

For any other changes, please email us at climateactioncorps@bacr.org. While we will do our best to accommodate additional requests, we cannot guarantee that all edits can be made after submission. We strongly encourage you to review your application carefully before submitting.

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. 

Candidate Interviews
As a competitive program, please note that interviews are not guaranteed. Candidates who are selected for interviews may be contacted at any time prior to September 4, 2026. We kindly ask that applicants do not contact host partners directly. We encourage you to regularly check our website for up-to-date information on available positions.

Program Orientation
The program is scheduled to commence on September 21, 2026. It is mandatory for all fellows to participate in a virtual orientation from September 21-25, 2026. Further information regarding the orientation and other specifics will be provided upon acceptance into the Program.

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