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Welcome to the application portal for the California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) Fellowship and thank you for your interest in our program!


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 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 will begin accepting applications in May 2025 for the 2025-26 California Climate Action Corps Fellowship, which runs from September 15, 2025 – August 14, 2026. This general application allows applicants to select up to five preferred positions. All candidates must attend a mandatory information session after applying to advance in the process and be considered for interviews with our host partner organizations.


For more details about our program and available positions, visit our website or contact us at climateactioncorps@bacr.org. To receive a notification when the application opens, complete this short interest form, and we’ll reach out later this year.


Thank you for your interest in our program and we look forward to reviewing your application!.


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 the upcoming term which runs from February 3 – September 12, 2025. This is a general application for Fellowships with CCAC, but applicants can select up to 5 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.


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!


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Permanent Address
Please provide your current residential address for accurate position matching. This should reflect where you’re currently living, even if different from your mailing address. While priority is given to applicants already residing in the communities they intend to serve, living outside the community or California will not exclude you from 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 your unique qualities that set you apart from other applicants. Host partner sites thoroughly review resumes during the selection process. 


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UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT

INTERESTS

SKILLS

LANGUAGE SKILLS

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.







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
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 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.



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 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 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
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 be contacted 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 February 3, 2025 as the official start date. It is mandatory for all Fellows to participate in a virtual orientation via Zoom from February 3 – 4, 2025. Further information regarding the orientation and other specifics will be provided upon acceptance into the Program.
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