#CaliforniansForAll College Corps

Riverside City College, Moreno Valley College, and Norco College have joined forces with #CaliforniansForAll College Corps to offer up to 50 students local service opportunities in community organizations, such as food banks, climate action organizations, and k-12 schools for the 2023 - 24 academic year.

College Corps program has three core goals:

• Goal 1: Engage students in meaningful service opportunities that build career pathways, 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.

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Benefits of College Corps 

College Corps fellows who complete requirements of the program will:

• Earn up to $10,000 to help pay for college;  
• Gain real-world experience and skills to add to your resume;
• Receive practical training and opportunities for professional development and networking; 
• Connect with service-oriented student leaders working toward a common purpose within your community and across the state;

Student Commitment

• Commit to a total of 450 service hours during the 2023 - 24 academic year (approximately 12-15 hours per week).
• Service hours will be completed within local K-12 schools, food banks/pantries, climate action organizations, or agencies providing post-carceral services. (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 as assigned.

Compensation 

• $7,000 Stipend (provided in monthly installments)
• $3,000 Education Award (upon completion of the program)

Eligibility

• Be at least 18 years old;
• Attend either Riverside City College, Moreno Valley College, or Norco College;
• Be enrolled in 12 or more units each semester;
• Maintain good academic standing;
• Submit FAFSA or California Dream Act Application for 2023 - 24 by June 1, 2023;
• 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;
• Complete all background checks upon hire. (Not required for AB 540 Dreamer students).

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Extended Application Deadline to Apply: May 19, 2023 at 11:59 pm

• Complete and submit the Application
• In the application you will be asked to respond to two short essay questions. Applicants are encouraged to review Section I of this application before answering. Each response should be within 100-200 words. The questions are

1. 1. "Why do you want to be a College Corps Fellow, and why would you be a good fit for the program?" 
   2. "The CA College Corps Program will achieve collective impact through service, training, and leadership opportunities of 3,000+ Fellows, all of whom reflect different lived experiences and beliefs. In previous experiences, what have you done to contribute your perspective, gain a new understanding, or learn from others with a diverse set of beliefs?"