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.
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You are part of the solution!
You are part of the solution!
Are you interested in climate change, volunteer engagement, and community resilience?Â
Are you interested in climate change, volunteer engagement, and community resilience?Â
Do you want to build professional skills and support environmental projects with leading organizations across the state?
Do you want to build professional skills and support environmental projects with leading organizations across the state?
Winter term begins January 21, 2026! Apply now to join the California Climate Action Corps Winter Fellowship!Â
Winter term begins January 21, 2026! Apply now to join the California Climate Action Corps Winter Fellowship!Â
Winter Fellowship January 21 - September 11, 2026
Winter Fellowship January 21 - September 11, 2026
Winter Fellowship Benefits
Winter Fellowship Benefits
Fellows in our Winter program 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:
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Receive up to a $24,882.35 (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.Position Focus Areas
🔥 Wildfire Resiliency
🔥 Wildfire Resiliency
🥑 Food Recovery
🥑 Food Recovery
🌳 Urban Greening
🌳 Urban Greening
🌎 Climate Action
🌎 Climate Action
Whether you're passionate about wildfire prevention, sustainable food systems, or urban environmental improvements, there’s a position for you.
Position availability is updated regularly—Please check back for changes!
Northern California
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
Bay Area
Includes Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, and Sonoma counties.
Central California
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)
Inland (Greater LA)
Includes Inyo, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Includes Los Angeles county.
Los Angeles, California
Positions available: 1
San Diego
San Diego
Includes San Diego and Imperial counties.
Lakeside, California
Positions available: 0
Accepting Applications Nov 12 - Dec 17, 2025
Accepting Applications Nov 12 - Dec 17, 2025
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