#CaliforniansForAll College Corps

In partnership with #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, Riverside City College will provide 50 students local service opportunities in community organizations such as food banks, climate action organizations, and K-12 education.

Eligible students can earn up to $7,000 in a living allowance stipend and up to $3,000 education award in exchange for completing 450 hours of service over the course of the academic year. 

Program Overview

Goals: 

• Engage students in meaningful service opportunities that build career pathways, leadership skills and civic responsibility.
• Help students from diverse backgrounds graduate college on time and with less debt. AB-540 students are encouraged to apply.
• Support the work of community-based organizations focused on K-12 education, food insecurity and climate action.

Benefits: 

• Receive a living stipend of up to $7,000 (allotments dispersed monthly) throughout your service term and an additional $3,000 Education Award upon the completion of 450 service hours.
• Gain real-world experience and skills while making a positive community impact and gaining career experience.
• Get access to training, networking, and professional development opportunities.
• Connect with a network of College Corps Fellows working toward a common purpose to better our communities across the state.

Service Areas: 

College Corps fellows at Riverside City College serve alongside local nonprofits and organizations within a reasonable distance from campus. Assignments will be selected based on student interest and the needs of participating organizations.

Current partners include:

• Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino
• Catholic Charities Riverside Center of Hope
• Raincross Boxing Academy
• Gateway College and Career Academy
• RCC Basic Needs Resource Center
• RCC Welcome Center and Outreach
• RCC Dual Enrollment Program
• RCCD Center for Social Justice and Civil Liberties
• Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful
• Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District
• Inland Empire Water Keepers
• Overflow Farms

Eligibility: 

• Be at least 18 years old;
• Be enrolled full-time, or 12 or more units, each semester at Riverside City College for a full academic year (August – June)
• Maintain good academic standing
• Current U.S. citizen, U.S. National or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States (copy of U.S birth certificate, passport, or Legal Permanent Resident Card), or AB 540 Dreamer
• Submit FAFSA or California Dream Act Application for 2025 - 26 by June 1, 2025
• Students must meet one (1) of the following:
  • Qualify for a Federal Pell Grant.
  • Qualify for a Cal Grant.
  • Qualify for a California College Promise Grant.
  • Student needs to work part-time and/or borrow student loans.
  • Is an AB 540-eligible Dreamer student
  • Complete all background checks upon hire (Not required for AB 540 Dreamer students)

Commitment:   

• Commit to a total of 450 service hours during the 2025 – 26 academic year (August – June) for approximately 15-20 hours per week.
• Complete in-person service hours within local nonprofit organizations, food banks/pantries, climate action organizations or K-12 school. Placement sites will be organized and assigned by the program based on students’ interests.
• Actively participate in trainings, team meetings, and weekly seminars.
• Engage in service initiatives and regional events as assigned.
• Participate in pre-program meetings and in-person orientation (late July/ early August 2025).

Compensation:  

• $7,000 Living Stipend (provided in monthly installments as part of fellow’s financial aid package)
• $3,000 Education Award (upon successful completion of the program)

How to Apply

The application for 2025 – 2026 will open on March 1. 2025. We encourage students to join our interest list for the latest program updates and information. Students on the interest list will have the opportunity for to apply early.

Interest List