Empowering Californians to take meaningful action to serve and help protect our most vulnerable communities against the harshest impacts of climate change
Application Open in May for the California Climate Action Corps!
Do you want to take meaningful climate action to support vulnerable communities in California while advancing your career skills?
Turn Your Passion Into Climate Action!
Discover opportunities to build community resilience for a more sustainable, equitable future.
California Climate Action Corps is a national service program led by California Volunteers, Office of the Governor, and implemented by Bay Area Community Resources. The program is rooted in hope for a better tomorrow and offers a Fellowship for emerging climate and civic leaders.
Join the California Climate Action Corps program for a paid term of service with public agencies, tribes, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions to harness the power of volunteerism and drive climate action in frontline communities most impacted by climate change. Fellows support and lead projects related to urban greening, organic waste and edible food recovery, and wildfire resiliency.
Why Serve?
Get paid and earn money for college while making a difference in your community
Gain skills in climate action and leadership through personalized mentorship, hands-on experience, and 170+ hours of professional development
Access a vast network of leading organizations driving climate resilience efforts, providing valuable connections and exposure to diverse climate projects
Immersion into a community of over 400 like-minded collaborators and over 90 organizations dedicated to mitigating climate change and fostering societal transformation for potential impact on a global scale
Get Involved
Want a chance to learn real-world climate action skills through hands-on community action projects to make a difference in your community and beyond? Join California Climate Action Corps Fellows working to fight the climate crisis across California!
Find a climate action event near you! Whether you're passionate about tree planting, wildfire mitigation, or zero waste, there's something for everyone. We have events happening all across California. Help us create a more sustainable future together!
Discover our incredible network of organizations driving societal transformation for a sustainable future
California Climate Action Corps Receives High-Level Recognition and Support
California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Joe Biden with California Climate Action Corps Fellow, Chiena Ty, with Chiena introducing President Biden while he announced more federal funding for climate initiatives in Palo Alto, California
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senators Bernie Sanders and Edward Markey with California Climate Action Corps Fellows, Rachel Ostrander and Taylor Vivona, at President Biden's Earth Day address and unveiling of the American Climate Corps in Triangle, Virginia
