Welcome!
What We’re Looking For
- Passion for serving in partnership with the community to make positive change;
- Flexibility to serve in different areas and adapt to changing circumstances;
- Growth mindset and eagerness to try new things;
- Interest in connecting with and learning from other students and partners across the state;
- Willingness to be an ambassador for the Fellowship on campus and beyond.
What You’ll Do
Fellows will serve with K-12 schools, food banks / pantries, or climate action organizations to build healthier and more equitable communities across California. They will do this in a variety of ways:
- Running outreach and education programs for climate change organizations
- Facilitating after school activities, including athletics and tutoring programs
- Staffing administrative functions of basic-needs organizations
What You’ll Gain: Benefits
- $7,000 living stipend, distributed monthly throughout service term
- $3,000 Education Award upon completion of 450 service hours
- A real-world job experience and skills to add to your resume
- Access to training, networking, and professional development opportunities
- Possible academic credit if arranged with your major department to satisfy internship, project, or coursework requirements
- Connections with Fellows across the state via a virtual community platform and regional events
- A sense of pride and accomplishment in working toward a common purpose alongside young leaders from across the state.
Where You’ll Serve
College Corps at Cal Poly State University offers service positions in local nonprofits and municipal agencies within a reasonable distance from campus. Some examples of service sites from the previous year:
- Community Climate Solutions
- City Farm SLO
- San Luis Coastal Unified School District
Please complete the STUDENT APPLICATION below to complete our online application. For any questions about applying or eligibility, please email collegecorps@calpoly.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you,
The Cal Poly College Corps Team
collegecorps@calpoly.edu