College Corps

In partnership with California Volunteers and the Office of the Governor, #CaliforniansForAll College Corps brings together college students across the states to address social needs in the community while promoting academic success, professional development, leadership development, and economic well-being.

Program Goals:

GOAL 1: Engage college students in meaningful service opportunities that build leadership skills and civic responsibility.
GOAL 2: Help students from diverse backgrounds graduate college on time and with less debt.
GOAL 3: Support the work of community-based organizations focused on key local priorities (e.g.K-12 Education, Food Insecurity, Climate Action).

Contact information and location

For more information contact the Center for Service Learning, Internships, & Civic Engagement (SLICE)

1000 E. Victoria St. WH 105 Carson CA 90747

slice@csudh.edu

Why should I join College Corps?

Students who complete all fellowship requirements will receive the following benefits:

A $7,000 stipend (paid monthly throughout the academic year)
A $3,000 Education Award for school related expenses upon completion of the 450 hours of service
Become a part of a statewide efforts to address critical social needs in your local communities.
Professional and leadership opportunities
Student and faculty mentorship
Receive 3-unit credit for being enrolled to a service learning course

What is the role of a College Corps Fellow?

College Corps will have the opportunity to serve in one of the following three target areas:

K-12 Education: Partner with local school districts to provide tutoring, mentoring, and coaching services to school aged students.
Climate Action: Partner with local organizations to promote sustainability, landscaping, urban farming, energy conservation, environmental education/justice, etc.
Food Insecurity: Partner with local organizations to provide food/nutrition support and promote awareness of food insecurity across the community.

How do I become eligible to join College Corps?

College Corps Members must be:

An enrolled undergraduate student to CSUDH, taking at least 12 units per semester
Must be in satisfactory academic standing
Ability to commit for an entire academic year
AB540/Dreamers are also encouraged to apply!
Be able to complete all background checks