Apply to be a Community Host Partner to host a College Corp Fellow.  UCSB will be offering College Corps for the first time in September 2026- May 2027.  Below you will find information about how to apply and what the program entails. 

Climate Action

Climate related outreach, education, and training

Planting! Trees, native plants, gardens, and farms.

 

Food Security

Food distribution

Food harvesting

Health or nutrition related outreach, education, and training

K-12 Education

Tutoring

Mentoring

 K-12 related outreach, training and education

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible, Community Host Partners must:

  • Be a non-profit, government agency, or school. 
  • If you are a UCSB department proposing a project, you must service the off-campus community.
  • Service activities should be primarily in-person. Occasionally zoom meetings are permitted, but intern check-ins with their supervisor should be in person and most service hours should be spent working in person with the communities they are serving.
  • Host partners must have the time, staff, and supervisory capacity to direct the fellow project, supervise participants, and provide necessary administrative support to ensure goals and objectives are achieved. 
  • Sites will be allocated 1 to 2 fellows.
  • All sites should be able to provide sufficient meaningful service opportunities for fellows to meet hours requirements. 15 hrs. per week.
  • Activities must be aligned with climate action, food insecurity, and/or K-12 education. 
  • Host partners must be willing to develop a project plan that identifies key activities, outputs and outcomes for the service year as provided by California Volunteers. Data reporting in line with a standardized metrics plan is a requirement of the program. 
  • Host partners should understand that they represent the entire program beyond serving as a placement site, and they may be asked to contribute content or participate in various opportunities to promote #CaliforniansForAll College Corps. 
     

Metrics. Fellows must be able to perform in one of the following metrics: 

K-12 Education (*Can include early childhood education. Please also see “Climate Action” category for environmental education)

  • unchecked# of students tutored

  • unchecked# of students mentored

  • unchecked# of persons receiving K-12 related outreach, training and education

 

Climate Action

  • unchecked# of individuals engaged through climate related outreach, education, and training

    • uncheckedCommunity Engagement: Organize and participate in events like workshops, town halls, and community gatherings to inform and involve community members. Share information on the benefits of reducing carbon emissions and building resilience and encourage active participation.

    • uncheckedTraining and Education: Create and deliver educational sessions to help people learn practical ways to lower their carbon footprint. This may include workshops, webinars, and informational materials on topics like energy efficiency, sustainable transport, and waste reduction.

    • uncheckedPlatform Support: Assist community members in using relevant platforms or tools by offering guidance on setting goals, tracking progress, and accessing resources. Facilitate community discussions and promote collaboration among participants.

    • uncheckedCurriculum Development: Develop customized educational materials to support the initiative's goals. Provide clear instructions, practical tips, and resources tailored to the needs of the community.

    • uncheckedCollaboration with Local Entities: Work with local governments and organizations to align efforts and utilize resources effectively. Participate in meetings, offer recommendations, and help implement strategies for carbon reduction and resilience. Support data collection and analysis to assess impact.

  • unchecked# of trees planted

  • unchecked# of other plants planted 

 

Food Insecurity

  • unchecked# of individuals served through a food distribution program 

  • unchecked# of lbs. of food distributed

  • unchecked# of lbs. harvested 

  • unchecked# of individuals engaged through health or nutrition related outreach, education, and training

Application Process and Timeline for Community Host Partners

  • 3/06/2026 - Application Deadline 
    • Application form will be released the first week in February
  • 4/03/2026 - CHPs are notified if they were selected
  • 4/17/2026 - Secondary Details Form Due
    • This is a follow up form with additional information needed to best match you to a fellow
  • 5/01/2026 12pm -2pm Fellow and CHP Speed Dating Event
    • This will be a speed-dating event where fellows and CHPs can meet and then share their preferences for placements.
  • May - Placements 
    • During May we will work to match you to a Fellow(s).  We will take into account your preferences, skill set needs, and those of the fellows.  Your feedback from the speed dating event will also be used here.
  • September 2026 - Launch of Fellowships (By special request it is possible that some fellows could start in August if September is too late for your organization)
  • Fall 2026 - early June 2027 - Fellowship 

   

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