Each of us has a role to play in reducing the impacts of climate change. You can take meaningful action today to help build resilient communities across California.
You are part of the solution!
Are you interested in climate change, volunteer engagement, and community resilience?
Do you want to build professional skills and support environmental projects with leading organizations across the state?
Winter term begins February 3, 2025! Apply now to join the California Climate Action Corps Winter Fellowship!
Winter Fellowship February 3 - September 12, 2025
Winter Fellowship Benefits
Fellows in our Winter Term program will receive personalized mentorship from industry experts, gaining hands-on experience in volunteer mobilization, policy change initiatives, and project/nonprofit management. Our program offers professional development guided by experienced mentors and staff while providing valuable connections to a vast network of leading organizations in climate resiliency. Other benefits include:
Receive up to a $23,712 (pre-tax) stipend spread evenly over 7.5 months
Earn up to $5,176.50 (pre-tax) for education upon completion of 1200 hours
Participate in 120-240 hours of professional development & training
Minimum essential healthcare coverage
Forbearance on qualifying student loans and interest payments during the term
Food assistance and childcare assistance (for those eligible)
Position Focus Areas
CCAC positions align with specific focus areas aimed at tackling critical climate challenges. To help identify and select positions that align with your passions and interests, we've assigned a symbol to each focus area. The earth symbol represents projects with multiple focus areas.🔥 Wildfire Resiliency
🥑 Food Recovery
🌳 Urban Greening
🌎 Climate Action
Whether you're passionate about wildfire prevention, sustainable food systems, or urban environmental improvements, there’s a position for you.
Northern California
Includes Alpine, Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, and Yuba counties.
Bay Area
Includes Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, and Sonoma counties.
Central California
Includes Amador, Calaveras, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Monterey, Sacramento, San Benito, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tulare, and Tuolumne counties.
Inland (Greater LA)
Includes Inyo, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties.
Los Angeles
Includes Los Angeles county.
San Diego
Includes San Diego and Imperial counties.