Thank you for your interest in becoming a Cuesta College Corps Fellow!
Please note that there are specific eligibility criteria to be eligible for
the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Fellowship at Cuesta College
and a limited number of positions are available. The priority review deadline is March 31, 2024.
We appreciate you taking your time and effort to complete this application!
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What We’re Looking For
• Passion for working in partnership with communities to make positive impacts;
• Flexibility to work in different focus areas and adapt to changing circumstances;
• Growth mindset and eagerness to try new things;
• Interest in connecting with and learning from other students and partners across the state;
• Willingness to be an ambassador for the Fellowship on campus and beyond.
• Ability to commit to serving 450 hours over the entire academic year –
averaging 10-15 hours per week.
When You Would Serve
August 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
What you’ll do
Fellows will work within the areas of K -12 schools, Food Insecurity, or Climate Action to build healthier and more equitable communities across California. They will do this in a variety of ways. Some examples include:
- Provide direct service assistance that is specific to community partner’s needs. Examples include K-12 tutoring of students needing additional academic (and other) support
- Stocking and distributing food for local families that rely on food banks or pantries
- Participating in climate action initiatives or educating the community about climate issues and actions.
What you'll gain: Benefits
- $7,000 living stipend, distributed monthly throughout the service term
- $3,000 Education Award upon completion of 450 service hours
- A real-world job experience and skills to add to your resume
- Access to training, networking, and professional development opportunities
- Possible academic credit if arranged with your major department to satisfy internship, project, or coursework requirements
- Connections with Fellows across the state via a virtual community platform and regional events
- A sense of pride and accomplishment in working toward a common purpose alongside young leaders from across the state.
Where You’ll Serve
The Cuesta College Corps Fellowship program offers service positions in local nonprofits and municipal agencies within a reasonable distance from our campus location. Some examples of service sites from the previous year:
SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters
SLO Climate Coalition
CAPLSO 40 Prado
Atascadero Unified School District
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
El Camino Housing Organization (ECHO)
SLO Botanical Garden
Please fill out the following STUDENT APPLICATION to complete our online application. For any questions about applying or eligibility, please email collegecorps@cuesta.edu
We look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you,
The Cuesta College Corps Team
collegecorps@cuesta.edu