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Are you ready to be a part of California Climate Action Corps? Get started today!
Are you ready to be a part of California Climate Action Corps? Get started today!
Program Benefits
Program Benefits
Work alongside climate professionals, receive personalized mentorship, and build skills in project management, volunteer engagement and policy initiatives—all while building connections across California’s leading climate organizations. Other benefits include:
Receive up to a $35,250 (pre-tax) stipend spread evenly over 11 months
Earn up to $10,000 (pre-tax) in education awards upon completion of 1700 hours
Participate in 170-340 hours of professional development & training
$300 in professional development funds
Minimum essential healthcare coverage
Forbearance on qualifying student loans and interest payments accrued during the term
Food assistance and childcare assistance (for those eligible)
Climate Action Fellows distributing edible food to the community.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Live in California by August 14, 2026
Be over the age of 18 by August 14, 2026
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Must be a US Citizen, US National or lawful US resident to participate*
Commitment to the full term of service (1700+ hours over 11 months)
Capable of working an 8-hour workday, 5 days per week
Must not be enrolled in undergraduate courses between Sep 21, 2026 – Aug 13, 2027
Must have no criminal history of violent or sexual offenses**
*Please note that we are currently 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 US residency status.
**All Fellows will undergo criminal and sexual offender background checks
Fellowship Time Commitment
Fellowship Time Commitment
This Fellowship requires completion of 1,700 service hours over an 11-month term, serving full-time at 40 hours per week. Schedules vary by host partner and may include occasional evenings or weekends depending on project needs. Of the 1,700 hours, 170–340 hours are dedicated to professional development. Other commitment considerations include:
Academic Eligibility
Academic Eligibility
This is a full-time commitment; students enrolled in undergrad classes are not eligible to participate in the program
Training
Training
10-20% (170-340 hours) of fellow hours are dedicated to fostering the fellow's personal and professional development
Vacation & Holidays
Vacation & Holidays
Fellows can accrue vacation time and have approximately 14 Holidays, which align with the respective host sites schedule
Service Structure
Service Structure
All Fellowship positions are on-site or hybrid; there are no fully remote positions available in this program, serving at least 3 days per week
2026 - 2027 Fellowship Application Process
2026 - 2027 Fellowship Application Process
1. Apply and Join an Info Session
Applications are open from May 1 - July 31, with a priority deadline of June 19. Applicants may choose up to five preferred positions.
All applicants must attend an info session to qualify for interviews.
2. Host Partner Review and Interview
Applications are shared with host partners for review and interview consideration. Host partners will conduct interviews from May - August.
Interviews are not guaranteed to all applicants.
3. Offer Notification and Onboarding
CA Climate Action Corps program staff will extend offers from May - August. Candidates have three business days to accept offers.
After accepting an offer, candidates must submit the required documents within seven business days to begin onboarding
Join an Upcoming Info Session
Join an Upcoming Info Session
Info sessions provide valuable insights for interested applicants and are required for your application to be shared with host partners.
You are part of the solution!
You are part of the solution!
Build professional skills and support environmental projects with leading organizations across the state!
Build professional skills and support environmental projects with leading organizations across the state!
CA Climate Actions Corps fellows lead volunteer engagement and community resilience through local impact with host partners.
CA Climate Actions Corps fellows lead volunteer engagement and community resilience through local impact with host partners.
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