College Corps

Adelante Charter School    
https://www.adelantecharterschool.org
K-12 Public School    
K-12 Education

Must speak Spanish to be a fellow working for this project.
Prefers August Start

College Corps Fellows at Adelante Charter School will serve Kinder–6th grade students in our Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program. Placed with a mentor teacher, fellows will provide small-group and individualized support in reading, mathematics, and science, in both English and Spanish if they are bilingual. Fellows will help students develop foundational literacy skills, fluency, comprehension, writing, and math problem-solving, while supporting intervention blocks designed to reduce achievement gaps for English Learners, students with disabilities, and those facing attendance challenges. They also assist with science investigations, outdoor environmental projects and field trips, and performing arts, fostering hands-on, engaging learning experiences.
 

A-Ok Afterschool Program, Santa Barbara Unified School District    
https://sites.google.com/sbunified.org/aokprogram/home?authuser=0
K-12 Public School    
K-12 Education
*Prefers August Start

The After School Education and Safety (ASES)/Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) A-OK (Afterschool Opportunities for Kids) Program allows students to participate in an after school program consisting of academic and enrichment activities designed to meet the particular academic and social needs of SBschool populations. The activities are educational, hands-on, interactive, and fun. The program also includes a healthy nutritional dinner. The fellows will be assisting students ages 4-12 with reading, homework, enrichment activities, sports, etc..
 

Apples to Zucchini Cooking School     
https://www.atozcookingschool.org
Registered 501(c)3    
Food Security

Apples to Zucchini Cooking School was founded out of a simple but powerful idea: to bring people together through cooking—and to give children, teens, and adults the skills, confidence, and joy of preparing real food. We have two different projects that we would like fellows to work on:

Develop curriculum for our Tater Tots program. Our Tater Tots program introduces toddlers and their caregivers to food exploration in a fun, curious, and non-judgmental environment. Through play, hands-on activities, and guided discovery using the five senses, children build positive early relationships with food while caregivers learn practical strategies to support healthy eating behaviors at home. The fellow would help design and refine a cohesive, developmentally appropriate curriculum that aligns with our mission and can be implemented consistently across sessions.

Create and administer surveys for our various types of classes.  The fellow would review, interpret, and adapt an existing survey tool used by other programs for practical implementation within Apples to Zucchini’s programs.
 

Brandon School
https://www.gusd.us/brandon
K-12 Public School
K-12 Education
*Prefers August Start

Brandon is a TK-6th grade school. We are a Title I school. We have 47% of our students who are LatinX. We have 14% of our students are in special education and 9% are language learners. We are a community school; therefore all of our students live in our neighborhood. The College Corps fellows will primarily assist with tutoring and mentoring. They will work in classrooms with a small group of students playing a math game or practicing math facts; work one-on-one with students to offer support with classwork, work in a classroom with a small group of students during centers, playing a game, or doing an activity to practice reading; work with a small group of students at recess or in the classroom practicing skills in a skills group (this could include: taking turns, playing a game, working together, etc.); and/or mentoring a student or small group of students to support behavior and/or academics.  

CalFresh, UCSB
https://basicneeds.ucsb.edu/
UCSB 
Food Security
*Prefers September 1st start

The fellow will be assisting community members, including community college students and the general public, with the entire CalFresh application process and connect community members to local community resources that help alleviate food insecurity. This will include making referrals to the CalFresh program, community food distributions, and other social services programs such as WIC and CalWORKS. The fellow will assist clients with CalFresh in-person at various locations in Isla Vista, Goleta, and/or Santa Barbara. The fellow will be expected to meet with community members in-person for most of their work. The fellow will also be responsible for developing outreach materials for their office hours andCalFresh assistance events. The fellow will host office hours and lead at least 2-3 enrollment events during CalFresh Awareness Months for community members. Fellows will also have the opportunity to train volunteers and staff at partner locations on CalFresh assistance. 

Campus Canopy    
https://www.campuscanopy.org/home
Under the umbrella of another Registered 501 (c)3    
Climate Action & K-12 Education

Campus Canopy is a program to green school campuses across Santa Barbara. Inspired by a shared belief in the power of nature to shape how children learn and grow, the founders combined their expertise in landscape architecture, education, and nonprofit leadership to create joyful, collaborative planting days that build community and climate resilience from the ground up. The fellows will primarily work outdoors on school campuses, supporting both the development and care of our existing landscapes and the creation of new regenerative landscape areas. Their work will include hands-on activities such as seeding, planting native species, weeding, mulching, installing swales, staking trees and learning the full process of establishing native landscapes that build healthy soil and reclaim water. There will also be opportunities for landscape mapping and design. This role offers practical, applied training in regenerative landscaping while school is in session, providing regular opportunities to engage with K-12 students who visit and interact with the sites. In addition to land stewardship, fellows will contribute to building simple infrastructure—such as fences and signage—and help communicate the purpose and progress of our projects to the broader school community.
 

Channel Islands Restoration    
https://cirweb.org/
Registered 501(c)3    
Climate Action 

Channel Islands Restoration is a 501(c)(3) non-profit contractor that works to restore habitat on the Channel Islands and the adjacent mainland through invasive plant management, native plant propagation, and native plant installation. Fellows will host community volunteer events and conduct educational and service learning programs. They will also plan events, recruit volunteers, and develop an environmental curriculum for use at events.

One of our primary projects that fellows will work on is our Chumash ethnobotanical garden at the San Marcos Foothills Preserve in Santa Barbara, California. Fellows will also assist with volunteer events at our nursery in Goleta and some of our trips to Santa Cruz Island.

City of Carpinteria
https://carpinteriaca.gov/
Government    
Climate Action
*Prefers September 1 start

The Sustainability & Environmental Division will facilitate the fellow’s work in community outreach, environmental compliance, and program support. The fellow will assist with planning, organizing, promoting, and facilitating community events, including Coastal Cleanup Day, Creek Week, the Pumpkin Smash, the Fix-It Fair, community clean-ups, and composting workshops, with opportunities to lead and/or develop an event. The fellow will support program implementation and monitoring, including potential stormwater sampling, on-land visual trash assessments, outreach and compliance for the City’s single-use plastic ordinance, and promoting various sustainability initiatives. The fellow may also assist a local nonprofit partner on a habitat restoration project. The Parks and Recreation Department will facilitate the Community Garden component of the fellowship. The fellow will support curriculum development and lesson planning for workshops and tours across age groups, outreach to schools and community organizations, and event promotion. Additional responsibilities include mapping and inventorying garden plantings, updating planting plans, and producing educational signage. The fellow will also assist with garden operations, including compost system support, soil health practices, plant care, and compost data tracking. Additional tasks include supporting member input on plant selection, assisting with ordering and installation, and maintaining garden records. The fellow will gain experience in environmental outreach, regulatory program support, and community-based sustainability programming.

City of Santa Barbara Sustainability & Resilience Department     
https://sustainability.santabarbaraca.gov/
Government Agency    
Climate Action 

The Fellows will directly support the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP), with an overarching goal of carbon neutrality by 2035, and many more specific measures and strategies. The Climate Action Plan has an overarching theme of centering on equity and is divided up into 5 key sections: building energy; transportation; carbon sequestration; water, wastewater, solid waste; and community potential. The Fellows will engage in two main efforts, but may be tasked to assist with other efforts related to CAP efforts as opportunities arise. These two efforts will include the “Own Your Impact” Campaign, where they will assist 300 city residents to sign up for the campaign and will attend community events to promote the effort. The second effort will be to support the Community Electric Vehicle Action Plan and the Santa Barbara Clean Energy Electric Vehicle Programs. This will include community listening and education sessions related to electric vehicles and outreach and education on charger sites to potential users.
 

Community Environmental Council    
https://cecsb.org/
Registered 501(c)3    
Climate Action 
*Prefer August start

UCSB College Corps Fellows will support community engagement and program delivery to advance climate resilience and equitable clean energy adoption across the Central Coast, including Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Working with regional partners, Fellows will help activate the Central Coast Community Resilience Hub Accelerator, supporting trusted community spaces that provide resources during extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and power outages. Fellows will contribute to outreach and community resilience planning, helping prioritize programs and services that strengthen neighborhood-level climate resilience. Fellows will also collaborate with partners through Electric Drive 805 to strengthen cross-sector engagement and expand awareness of electric vehicle (EV) incentives, programs, and resources. Responsibilities include planning and supporting outreach events and workshops—such as EV ride-and-drives, vehicle showcases, and educational sessions—that promote EV adoption. In addition, Fellows will provide direct service to community members through  CEC’s Environmental Hub and recurring programs such as Climate Fridays, Climate Stewards, Electrify Your Life Program and EV Charging Assistance Program. This may include offering one-on-one assistance to help individuals navigate local and statewide incentives for electric vehicles, e-bikes, EV chargers, solar and battery storage, and residential cooling systems. Fellows will also support community resilience and clean energy outreach campaigns by contributing to messaging, content development, and media efforts that raise awareness and increase participation in CEC programs. This includes helping develop culturally relevant and accessible materials that resonate with diverse communities across the Central Coast. Through this role, Fellows will gain hands-on experience in inclusive community engagement, stakeholder coordination, and climate program implementation, while advancing equitable access to clean energy solutions.

ÉXITO 
https://exito.ucsb.edu/
UCSB     
K-12 Education

Our fellows will be supporting high school age students at a local Santa Barbara Unified School District through Ethnic Studies and AVID classes. Through our current partnership with classroom teachers, our fellows will shadow the teachers, provide classroom support for things like in-class assignments and activities, as well as provide mentorship opportunities by giving mini lectures on their experiences as a college student. This would include for example, “A day in the life of a college student”, “Applying for financial aid”, “Picking a major”, etc. types of presentations. For high school students, it is very impactful to have direct connection and access to a current college student. 
 

Explore Ecology’s School Garden Program    
https://exploreecology.org
Registered 501(c)3    
Climate Action & K-12 Education 
*Prefers mid-September start

Explore Ecology is a local environmental nonprofit that empowers our community to protect and preserve the planet with innovative environmental education and nature-based learning. The Fellow will be helping us support various aspects of our composting program, working with no more than 3 school sites per quarter spread throughout Goleta & Santa Barbara districts. They will be working with students during their lunch time to learn how to sort their food waste in order to add to the composting system on campus. Students in the Compost Club will help weigh the food waste collected in order for them to see the impact they are having in diverting food waste from the landfill. Compost will be harvested when ready in order to feed the school garden.  Other components that we are looking to have the Fellow help us with is improving our data collection and helping us finish up our composting curriculum that our Garden Educators use. There will be school Science/STEM Nights where we will be looking to have the Fellow help us with tabling and sharing the Compost Clubs achievements as well as Composting Workshops that can be offered to the different school’s communities.  

The Equitable Charging Access for Renters in the 805 region (E-CAR 805) Project
https://sicr.sa.ucsb.edu/projects/e-car-805
Sustainability Internships and Community Resources Department
UCSB
Climate Action 

Fellows would do in person outreach, through door to door flyering, community events such as EV showcases and ride and drives), tabling at broader community events (fairs, block parties, etc), presentations, and more, to multi family housing properties served by the The Equitable Charging Access for Renters in the 805 region (E-CAR 805) Project and other Electric Vehicle Outreach efforts UCSB is a partner on.  This is a collaboration across three counties—San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura—to expand electric vehicle charging access to low-income residents.  There are 70 sites being served in total spread across the 3 counties. The goal of the outreach will be to let residents know about the new charging stations being installed, how to access the chargers, and also how to access financial support to purchase electric vehicles. Fellows in this program may also help to outreach to property owners to line up new locations for charging stations in the future. Ideally one of the two fellows will be able to have intermediate or above Spanish skills.  Generally the fellows will be doing outreach together, so we don't need both to speak Spanish.
 

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County    
https://foodbanksbc.org/
Registered 501(c)3    
Food Security 
*Prefers August Start

Fellows will support a variety of community-facing programs that advance food access, nutrition education, and community engagement throughout Santa Barbara County. They will participate in food pre-pack events, community distributions, and client intake, gaining first-hand experience in how food is sourced, prepared, and distributed while interacting directly with neighbors receiving services. Through the Sustainability program, Fellows will take part in both Backyard Bounty and Grocery Rescue’s food recovery initiatives to harvest surplus produce and shelf stable food that would otherwise go to waste. 

Fellows will also assist with Nutrition Education classes and the FoodBoss HQ field trip program, helping teach basic nutrition concepts and food literacy to students at local public schools and at the Foodbank facility. These activities provide hands-on opportunities to build communication, facilitation, and public health education skills.

In addition, Fellows will represent the Foodbank at community outreach events, sharing information about programs and services, answering questions, and supporting relationship-building with community partners.
 

Foothill Elementary School
https://www.gusd.us/foothill
K-12 Public School
K-12 Education & Some Climate Action
*Prefers August Start

The College Corps fellows will assist with tutoring. The fellows will support students in need some being multi lingual learners as well as students who have learning challenges and need extra attention.  With mentoring, we would love to develop our fellows so they could assist with social skills small groups implementing lessons we have developed to support leadership, promote good choices, and develop study skills.  Mentoring could also include checking in with individual students similar to a Big Buddy system to build connection and sense of belonging.  With gardening, we would love fellows to assist with our gardening programs in place.  Perhaps lead a lunch gardening program with students once a week or support our Transitional Kindergarten (TK) "farm to table" garden activities.  The impact would be in being part of a school team that supports and provides for a strong community where students feel safe and there's a sense of connection with peers and adults. 

Freedom 4 Youth    
https://freedom4youth.org/
Registered 501(c)3    
K-12 Education 
*Prefers August Start

Freedom 4 Youth’s mission is to uplift and empower youth that are involved in or impacted by the criminal legal system through healing-centered, restorative, and youth-led solutions. Fellows will serve as in-person academic mentors and tutors for middle and high school youth in partnership with Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD), including independent study and alternative education sites. Fellows will provide structured, student-facing support focused on academic success, credit recovery, goal setting, and social-emotional skill development. Specific activities will include one-on-one and small group tutoring aligned with K-12 curriculum standards; support for homework completion, organization, study skills, and literacy development; assisting students in independent study settings with assignment pacing and accountability; facilitating strengths-based mentorship conversations tied to academic goals; and helping students track academic progress and celebrate milestones. 
 

Isla Vista Community Services District    
https://islavistacsd.ca.gov/
Government Agency    
Climate Action 

Must Speak Spanish Advanced & Able to Translate

The IVCSD operates a variety of sustainability-focused programs designed to take a holistic approach to waste reduction and environmental stewardship. Through educational materials, social media, and community initiatives, we aim to help residents better understand proper waste management while making it easy for them to participate in sustainable practices. To support this work, we are seeking a fellow who can serve as our lead for in-person community engagement. The fellow will conduct door-to-door outreach to speak directly with residents about our programs and distribute educational materials. They will also develop and implement a consistent tabling strategy, hosting at least one tabling event per week to educate the community about sustainability and waste reduction. In addition, the fellow will connect with local organizations and attend their meetings to provide presentations and overviews of IVCSD’s sustainability programs, helping expand awareness and participation across the community.
 

Isla Vista Elementary School 
https://www.gusd.us/islavista
K-12 Education
*Prefers August Start

IV Elementary School serves over 400 students from diverse socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Forty percent of our students are multilingual, with 22% identified as English Learners. Representing over 25 languages and cultures, our school proudly embraces multiculturalism.  Our community is grounded in the belief of treating others the way we want to be treated, supporting every student as we would our own children. We believe equity means providing a rigorous and engaging educational experience that grows a love of learning and a strong sense of belonging. To reach our academic goals, we rely on a strong system of targeted interventions. Literacy fluency is addressed through Tier 3 support by our Learning Center Teacher (LCT). However, we have a critical need for consistent math fact fluency intervention. A fellow would play a vital role by working alongside teachers to provide targeted, ongoing math support, mirroring our literacy model, and helping students build foundational skills and confidence in mathematics. The fellow may also host a math night.  

Kellogg Elementary School    
https://www.gusd.us/kellogg
K-12 Public School    
K-12 Education 
*Prefers September 1st start

Fellows at Kellogg Elementary School will assist with tutoring and mentoring in one-to-one and group settings.  One on one mentoring will follow the Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) and will be done with multiple grade levels. Fellows will also participate in small group tutoring framed around WIN (What I Need) Baskets created around student needs.  The fellows will also have the opportunity to support electives for the students around a variety of topic areas.
 

La Patera Elementary School
https://www.gusd.us/lapatera 
K-12 Education
*Prefers August Start

The fellow will be serving a diverse group of elementary school students, the majority of whom come from Old Town Goleta (bussed in from across the freeway) Latinx backgrounds, with nearly half identified as socioeconomically disadvantaged. Many of these students face systemic barriers that can impact their academic achievement, including limited access to educational resources, language barriers, and fewer opportunities for individualized academic support. As a result, there is a critical need for consistent mentorship, academic enrichment, and positive role models who can help foster both confidence and a sense of belonging in the classroom.

Through this fellowship, the fellow will provide targeted academic support, mentorship, and encouragement to help bridge these gaps. By working closely with students in small groups or one-on-one settings, the fellow can help the classroom teacher tailor support to individual learning needs, reinforce foundational skills, and help students build confidence in their abilities. Additionally, the fellow’s presence as a relatable and supportive mentor can positively influence students’ attitudes toward education and future aspirations. The fellow will work with small groups of students (1-6 students) in a differentiated station set up by the classroom teacher. Topics will mostly be phonics, reading, and writing skills. They may also work with students on Math skills if interested.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara (MLK SB)

https://mlksb.org/
Registered 501(c)3
Climate Action

The mission of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara (MLK SB) is to foster positive relationships between the many diverse groups in the Santa Barbara Community and the surrounding areas; to sponsor programs and events which exemplify the teachings of Dr. King; and to observe and celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.  Fellows will support MLK SB's Environmental Justice Initiative through advancing MLK SB's community needs assessment and hosting educational events. They will assist in synthesizing and analyzing data collected from underserved and minority communities on environmental concerns and will share the findings with community members and local non-profit leaders. They will also collect additional feedback from the community through town halls, focus groups, and other community gatherings.  The fellow will host film screenings, forums, and workshops related to environmental justice, will table at events such as Earth Day and Juneteenth, and may assist MLK SB with social media outreach and the development and distribution of educational flyers. The fellow may also assist with fundraising for MLK SB's Environmental Justice Initiative.

McEnroe Reading & Language Arts Clinic, UCSB; Community-Based Literacies
https://education.ucsb.edu/clinics-centers/mcenroe-reading-language-arts-clinic/mission
UCSB
K-12 Education

Fellows will support K-8 students through community-based literacies (CBL) programs sponsored by the Reading Clinic. Ongoing CBL programs currently include UCSB Club, a program that brings 3rd-5th grade students to campus to explore what it means to learn as part of a university community and to conduct original research projects; supporting literacy Power Hour in our partner teachers’ 4th and 5th grade classrooms; supporting literacy specialists during Tier 2 intervention sessions; and supporting events such as family literacy nights at our partner elementary school. Fellows will also support administration of the critical reading assessment, an individually-administered assessment to gauge students’ ability to understand and think critically about multimodal texts. Fellows will spend approximately two-thirds of their time working directly with students and the remaining third planning and developing curriculum for their students. They will learn how to create reading, writing, talking, and making activities grounded in the “ABCs of CBL”: agency, belonging, and co-learning. Fellows will collaborate with the director of the Reading Clinic, graduate students coordinating CBL programs, and fellow undergraduates.
 

Methodist Community Garden, Edible Campus Program
https://sicr.sa.ucsb.edu/projects/edible-campus-program
Edible Campus Program
UCSB 
Climate Action & Food Security

The College Corps fellows will manage volunteer events, workshops, and planting activities at the Methodist Community Garden.  Our plan is to select one intern that will focus primarily on volunteer events at the garden, planting, and caretaking in the garden.  The second fellow will focus on offering workshops and events.  For the intern focusing on educational programs, we would like them to be bilingual.  They will do workshops at local housing authority sites, to Madre a Madre, and to the public on gardening, growing plants in apartments, etc..

The garden is made up of 28 garden beds where community members come together to plant, tend, and harvest organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs. The garden is located in Isla Vista where 69% of the population is below the poverty line. As such, the gardens provide an essential source of food for the community.  Though this garden is physically located at a church, the garden is available to the public and fully separate from the religious activities of the church.  The fellow will not be proselytizing or participating in religious activity. This garden and the associated church is open, inclusive and affirming to the LGBT community.
 

Mountain View School  
https://www.gusd.us/mtnview
K-12 Education
*Prefers August Start

Mountain View is a K-6 public elementary school located in Goleta, California, serving approximately 340 students. Class sizes are at or under 20 students per class in the K-3 grades, with an average class size of 23 students per class in grades 4-6. The mission of Mountain View School is to provide a comprehensive education that engages all students, staff and community in order to develop inquisitive, resilient learners for a diverse and dynamic world. The fellows will be supporting combination classes, supporting large class sizes, working with small groups, intervention support, mentoring skills support, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) support, and 1:1 support.

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
www.moxi.org
Registered 501(c)3
K-12 Education Focus Area
*Prefers August Start

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, is a hands-on science museum for children and families in downtown Santa Barbara, where visitors of all ages explore the world through hands-on STEAM discovery, creative problem-solving, and play. 
 
College Corps Fellows at MOXI will contribute to engaging, hands-on learning experiences designed for children ages 2–11 and their caregivers. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about informal education, creativity, and fostering inclusive, curiosity-driven environments. Fellows play an active role in facilitating guest experiences throughout the museum, with responsibilities tailored to their interests, experience, and MOXI's organizational needs. Potential roles include:

Innovation Workshop Facilitator – Guide makers and tinkerers of all ages through open-ended activities that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and design thinking.

Crawlers’ Corner Facilitator – Support early childhood development by engaging infants, toddlers, and caregivers in play-based, developmentally appropriate exploration.

Exploration Station Facilitator – Lead hands-on, drop-in STEAM activities inspired by real-world phenomena, making, and open-ended exploration, designed to engage a broad range of ages.

Office of Education Partnerships
https://oep.ucsb.edu/
UCSB
K-12 Education
*Prefers August start date

The College Corps Fellows will support our college readiness programs, Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) and Destination College Advising Corps (DCAC) Programs. The MESA Program serves K–12 students (grades 6–12) by fostering early interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and preparing students for college pathways, particularly in STEM majors. The DCAC program focuses primarily on providing high school students with personalized, knowledgeable guidance on college admissions requirements, financial aid, and enrollment. The College Corps Fellow will be embedded within these programs to provide direct support across a range of activities, including assisting with MESA programming that builds STEM engagement and supporting DCAC efforts that offer high school students personalized guidance on college admissions, financial aid, and enrollment. The Fellow will also contribute to K–12 school visits and special events, helping expand outreach and student participation. The majority of their work will focus on serving students in Carpinteria Middle School and High School to enhance college readiness and access.

Old Town Goleta Neighborhood Creek Project
https://sicr.sa.ucsb.edu/projects/old-town-goleta-neighborhood-creek-project
Sustainability Internships and Community Resources Department
UCSB
Climate Action

Must speak Spanish to be a fellow working for this project.

The Old Town Goleta Neighborhood Creek Project is a community-based initiative dedicated to restoring and protecting the San Jose, Old San Jose, and San Pedro Creeks. The project seeks to establish a lasting coalition composed of local organizations, businesses, and residents that are united by a shared commitment to creek care and the Old Town community. The College Corp fellow will help to organize volunteer events and bilingual workshops related to creek stewardship for the Old Town Goleta community. They will facilitate monthly meetings of community partners.
 

Organic Soup Kitchen     
https://organicsoupkitchen.org/
Registered 501(c)3    
Food Security 

Prefers Someone with Intermediate Spanish Language Skills

Organic Soup Kitchen provides nutrient-dense soups to individuals with cancer, chronic illness, and low-income seniors. The fellow will be integrated into multiple areas of service and encouraged to assist wherever support is most needed, gaining broad exposure to nonprofit operations and community engagement. Primary responsibilities will include program meal preparation, updating and tracking orders from the community, and supporting program packing and logistics. They may also assist with meal deliveries to clients. The fellow will also help respond to program questions, conduct client intake and follow-up calls to gather necessary information, and support clear communication with the community we serve. In addition, the fellow will help conduct quarterly client surveys to gather feedback on how our services are impacting clients’ health and well-being.
 

Pilgrim Terrace Urban Farm & Kitchen
https://pilgrimterrace.org/
Registered 501(c)3    
Climate Action & Food Security
*Prefers August Start

Pilgrim Terrace Urban Farms operates as a social service provider for Pilgrim Terrace Apartment Homes (Property). We provide free services to low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities. Our senior care program addresses malnutrition and social isolation through daily nutritious meals, social engagement, nutritional education, and fresh, living produce grown at our on-site urban farm. The fellow will engage with residents and volunteers as they manage the onsite compost piles, plant and maintain the farm, work with microgreens, and support onsite aeroponic towers. They will also do outreach to the community through tabling at local events and developing & facilitating interactive workshops. They may communicate with our farmers about recent and future produce and help maintain inventory of our stock. They will also check weights of farm boxes to quantify and offer consistent value. They may also help gather informal, in-person feedback from residents & CSA members as well as support social media and other marketing/promotion activities for our farm and nonprofit programs.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden    
https://sbbotanicgarden.org/
Registered 501(c)3
Climate Action 

The primary task for this fellow will be to support horticultural education at the Garden and its satellite projects in the community. The fellow will assist with class and public program delivery at the Garden, accompanying staff on site consultations with community members and helping draft reports. They will also help with horticulturally-focused programming at the Garden’s offsite “Landscape Transformations” projects at Elings Park, Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens, State Street, and others. Initially, we will ask the Fellow to act as a teaching assistant, but as they develop more skill and familiarity with the content, they will be taking the lead in more content delivery and possibly also content development. The fellow will also be working in the Garden's Nanonursery to grow native plants to support programming and outreach efforts. 
 

Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade    
www.sbbucketbrigade.org
Registered 501(c)3
Climate Action & Food Security

Fellows will work on the Bucket Brigade Humanitarian Garden - a 7-acre climate-adaptive habitat restoration and food forest project at Elings Park South. Students would be working with volunteers to plant and maintain restoration areas and then working with staff to plan and maintain further restorations. The second project will be at the Humanitarian Farm - a one-acre organic farm that grows food for local food-aid partners. This project involves all aspects of organic farming, farm education and volunteer coordination.
 

Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services 
https://www.countyofsb.org/474/Social-Services
Government Agency
Food Security

As a UCSB College Corps Fellow with the Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services, you will play a vital role in addressing local food insecurity by assisting low  income residents with the CalFresh application process. Working in person at our Santa Barbara office, Fellows provide essential face-to-face support to applicants, ensuring they navigate the enrollment process effectively. Key responsibilities include assisting Eligibility Workers with expedited service applications, managing appointment scheduling, and guiding clients through documentation requirements. This role offers hands-on experience in public administration and social work.

SciTrek, Elementary School Program    
https://scitrek.chem.ucsb.edu/
UCSB    
K-12 Education
*Prefers August Start

SciTrek brings mentors into local schools to help students complete long-term (~7-hour) science investigations. Mentors guide students through this process. During the school year, each class participates in two modules, and we work with between 25 and 30 classes annually. Fellows would serve as mentors in the elementary school part of the program (grades 2nd-6th) and, ideally, be able to lead modules by facilitating whole-class discussions and supporting other mentors.

St. Michael's Community Garden, Edible Campus Program
https://sicr.sa.ucsb.edu/projects/edible-campus-program
UCSB 
Climate Action & Food Security

The College Corps fellows will manage volunteer events, workshops, and planting activities at St. Michael’s Community Garden.  One of the College Corp fellows will focus on hosting volunteer days at St Michael’s Community Garden and supporting Garden Club.  For Garden Club, the Fellow will recruit participants for Garden Club, host weekly garden club meetings, and help build leadership from the community in garden club. The other College Corps fellow will focus on recruiting volunteers and planning out volunteer days.  They will also help out during volunteer days.  In particular, this person will help to recruit local businesses to do volunteer days as team building events for their employees, will build volunteering programs with local K-12 schools in partnership with Edible Campus Program, and will identify more ways to recruit volunteers from the community at large. We would prefer someone who speaks Spanish for the first fellow, but the second fellow does not need to speak Spanish.

The garden is made up of 48 garden beds where community members come together to plant, tend, and harvest organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs. The garden is located in Isla Vista where 69% of the population is below the poverty line. As such, the gardens provide an essential source of food for the community.  Though this garden is physically located at a church, the garden is available to the public and fully separate from the religious activities of the church.  The fellow will not be proselytizing or participating in religious activity. This garden and the associated church is open, inclusive and affirming to the LGBT community.

Veggie Rescue
https://veggierescue.org
Registered 501(c)3
Food Security

Veggie Rescue's Mission is to fight food insecurity by rescuing surplus produce and delivering it, free of charge, to nonprofits, schools, and community programs serving people in need. The fellows responsibilities will be split between food recovery logistics and community outreach.

Logistics & Food Recovery: The fellow will assist with the physical collection and distribution of fresh produce. This includes joining staff for donation pickups from local farms and vendors and ensuring deliveries reach our partner sites. This ""boots on the ground"" work allows the fellow to see the immediate impact of food recovery.

Outreach & Engagement: The fellow will serve as a public face for Veggie Rescue. They will represent us at tabling events, such as local Farmers Markets, to educate the public on food waste. They will also lead neighborhood canvassing efforts to identify and register new locations for our ""Backyard Harvest"" program, turning local surplus fruit into community resources.

Education: To promote long-term sustainability, the fellow will assist in delivering presentations at local schools. Their goal will be to inspire students and help facilitate the growth of ""Veggie Rescue Clubs."