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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: 2025-26 Fellowship Term (September 15, 2025 – August 14, 2026). This is a general application for the CCAC Fellowship, 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. 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!


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Personal Information (Please avoid using all caps or lowercase letters, 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 your 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 multiple times. Expanding your selections can increase your opportunities to participate, as this is a competitive program. You can view all host partner locations 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 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 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 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
Application Deadlines
We accept applications on a rolling basis, with priority consideration given to those submitted by June 20, 2025. While positions may still be offered after this date, applications will no longer be accepted after July 31, 2025.

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. 

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 September 15, 2025 as the official start date. It is mandatory for all Fellows to participate in an in-person orientation from September 15 – 20, 2025. Further information regarding the orientation and other specifics will be provided upon acceptance into the Program.
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