Year 33 WSP Placement Site Application

Thank you for your interest in beginning or continuing a partnership with the:

California Conservation Corps Watershed Stewards Program in partnership with AmeriCorps (WSP).

In our 33rd year, we are looking to partner with a diverse group of fisheries and restoration organizations throughout California to each host 2-4 WSP Corpsmembers (CMs) from October 5, 2026, to August 19, 2027.

This application, along with resumes for ALL NEW Mentors and Site Supervisors, is DUE no later than COB February 6th, 2026.

Please review the "Host Corpsmembers" WSP page on the CCC’s website before completing this application to learn about partner roles, responsibilities, and benefits, as well as the criteria used in selecting sites. The quality and timeliness of your application will be taken into careful consideration. Please respond to each question in full.

Information about the submission process using Jotform:
- For your convenience, at the bottom of this page is a "Save" button that will allow you to continue later via an emailed link.
- To submit your application, please hit the "Submit" button on the next page.
- You will see a "thank-you" page once you have applied.
  - Your main Point of Contact (POC) and any additional POCs (if your site is made up of more than one organization) should receive a confirmation email with an attached PDF copy of your application.
  - Password for the PDF is: "CCCwsp33!"
  - You also have the option to sign in to JotForm and download a copy of your application.
  - While it would be ideal to set up collaborative form entries for those applicants made up of multiple organizations, the system does not allow that function.
If you have any questions, please contact us at wsp.info@ccc.ca.gov.

Staff Roles
Site Supervisor: (one per partnering organization) is responsible for overall Placement Site, Corpsmember (CM), Mentor, and Field Leader supervision, as well as general program compliance. The Site Supervisor may not necessarily have daily contact with CMs but is ultimately responsible for all WSP program requirements and contracted expectations including safety, adherence to program policies, reporting, and the timely submission of paperwork.

The Site Supervisor position cannot be filled by the same person listed as a Mentor and must be stationed at the same office the Corpsmembers would be serving at for the organization. Site Supervisors are not permitted to oversee more than one Placement Site.
Employer*
Title*
Ex. Senior Biologist, Executive Director, etc.
Phone Number*
Enter a 10 digit phone number
Email*
Primary Site Supervisor
Do you have additional Site Supervisors - If your site is made up of multiple organizations each must have a designated Site Supervisor.*

YesNo
How many more Site Supervisors?
Each partner organization should have a minimum of one Site Supervisor and one Mentor. Enter 1-3 here to add.
Site Supervisor (Second Partnering Organization)

First NameLast Name
Employer
Title
Ex. Senior Biologist, Executive Director, etc.
Phone Number
Enter a 10 digit phone number
Email
Site Supervisor from second partnering organization
Site Supervisor (Third Partnering Organization)

First NameLast Name
Employer
Title
Ex. Senior Biologist, Executive Director, etc.
Phone Number
Enter a 10 digit phone number
Email
Site Supervisor from third partnering organization
Site Supervisor (Fourth Partnering Organization)

First NameLast Name
Employer
Title
Ex. Senior Biologist, Executive Director, etc.
Phone Number
Enter a 10 digit phone number
Email
Site Supervisor from fourth partnering organization
Mentor: (minimum one required per site) Mentors supervise and manage Corpsmembers, verify hours and data, sign timesheets and conduct performance reviews, oversee safety, ensure program objectives are met, participate in WSP recruitment, attend WSP trainings and events, etc. WSP alumni must have a minimum of three years’ post-WSP experience to qualify as a Mentor.

Maximum five Mentors per Placement Site. Refer to the Placement Site/Partner Responsibilities that include a Mentor Position Description PDF linked on the WSP Website.
Primary Mentor Name- If your site is made up of multiple organizations each must have it's own Mentor.*

First NameLast Name
Employer*
Title*
Ex. Fisheries Biologist, Project Manager, etc.
Phone Number*
Enter a 10 digit phone number
Email*
Primary Mentor Email
Second Mentor's Name

First NameLast Name
Employer
Title
Ex. Fisheries Biologist, Project Manager, etc.
Phone Number
Enter a 10 digit phone number
Email
2nd Mentor Email
Does your site have additional Mentors?*

YesNo
How Many? (max 3 additional Mentors)
Third Mentor's Name

First NameLast Name
Employer
Title
Ex. Fisheries Biologist, Project Manager, etc.
Phone Number
Enter a 10 digit phone number
Email
Third Mentor Email
Fourth Mentor's Name

First NameLast Name
Employer
Title
Ex. Fisheries Biologist, Project Manager, etc.
Phone Number
Enter a 10 digit phone number
Email
Fourth Mentor Email
Fifth Mentor's Name

First NameLast Name
Employer
Title
Ex. Fisheries Biologist, Project Manager, etc.
Phone Number
Enter a 10 digit phone number
Email
Fifth Mentor Email
Contract Signatory: (minimum one required) The Contract Signatory will sign any agreement or legal contract between your organization and the California Conservation Corps (CCC) aka WSP's legal entity. This position is required for each organization that makes up your Placement Site, be that the main agency or organization, additional organizations where Corpsmembers will serve hours or additional funders. This position can be held by the Site Supervisor, Mentor, or other administrative staff, but this person must be authorized to sign the legal contract/agreement on behalf of the organization.

If your organization has more than one Contract Signatory (one for fiscal and one for agreement or for additional organizations) please ensure to include their information and affiliation.
Primary Contract Signatory Name*

First NameLast Name
Employer*
Title*
Ex. Fisheries Biologist, Project Manager, etc.
Phone Number*
Enter a 10 digit phone number
Email*
Primary Signatory Email
If applicable, please provide additional information about this Signatory:
Does your site have additional Contract Signatories?*

YesNo
How Many Signatories? (max 4)- contact WSP if you have more or other circumstances
Second Contract Signatory Name

First NameLast Name
Employer
Title
Ex. Fisheries Biologist, Project Manager, etc.
Phone Number
Enter a 10 digit phone number
Email
2nd Signatory Email
If applicable, please provide additional information about this Signatory:
Third Contract Signatory Name

First NameLast Name
Employer
Title
Ex. Fisheries Biologist, Project Manager, etc.
Phone Number
Enter a 10 digit phone number
Email
3rd Signatory Email
If applicable, please provide additional information about this Signatory:
Fourth Contract Signatory Name

First NameLast Name
Employer
Title
Ex. Fisheries Biologist, Project Manager, etc.
Phone Number
Enter a 10 digit phone number
Email
4th Signatory Email
If applicable please provide additional information about this Signatory:
Fifth Contract Signatory Name

First NameLast Name
Employer
Title
Ex. Fisheries Biologist, Project Manager, etc.
Phone Number
Enter a 10 digit phone number
Email
5th Signatory Email
If applicable please provide additional information about this Signatory:
Field Leader: This position is not required. A Field Leader (FL) contributes to the Corpsmember (CM) experience and may lead the CMs in the field or office projects. FLs do not supervise or evaluate CMs and are not approved to sign timesheets or other program documents, except Safety Logs. Field Leaders are just that, a non-supervisory position that guides others in the field and may be the point of contact for the day’s activities, transportation or safety.

Note: The CCC Fraternization policy does not apply to FLs.
Does your site have Field Leaders? (note: Field Leaders can also be identified at a later time)*

YesNo
How Many? (max 4)
Primary Field Leader

First NameLast Name
Employer
Title
Ex. Fisheries Biologist, Project Manager, etc.
Phone Number
Enter a 10 digit phone number
Email
Primary Field Leader's Email
Second Field Leader

First NameLast Name
Employer
Title
Ex. Fisheries Biologist, Project Manager, etc.
Phone Number
Enter a 10 digit phone number
Email
2nd Field Leader's Email
Third Field Leader

First NameLast Name
Employer
Title
Ex. Fisheries Biologist, Project Manager, etc.
Phone Number
Enter a 10 digit phone number
Email
3rd Field Leader's Email
Fourth Field Leader

First NameLast Name
Employer
Title
Ex. Fisheries Biologist, Project Manager, etc.
Phone Number
Enter a 10 digit phone number
Email
4th Field Leader's Email
If any Site Supervisors, Mentors, or Field Leaders are WSP Alumni, please include their names here:

0/200

Funding Information and Request for Corpsmembers
In this section you will identify funding security, the number of Corpsmembers you are requesting as well as the resulting total amount that your Placement Site will pay in match.

If your Placement Site is made up of multiple funders, you must identify who the funders are and the specific amount of match they will provide.

Through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP), WSP is able to offer a limited number of Corpsmember placement slots to CDFW offices that qualify. CDFW offices that qualify may identify "FRGP" as the Funder below. If you do not know if your CDFW office qualifies, please contact WSP.INFO@ccc.ca.gov to inquire, prior to submitting this application.

Please note that for all field work Corpsmembers must be accompanied by someone who is CPR and First Aid certified. WSP provides Corpsmembers this certification at the start of the term, so they can fullfill this role for each other (if serving in pairs or more).

Match Cost Per Corpsmember

Agency - State, Federal, Local Gov	$23,000
Agency - With Corpsmember Housing	$19,500
CDFW - Limited Slots	FRGP Funds
Non-Profit	$16,500

How many Corpsmembers is your Placement Site Requesting? (WSP strongly prefers to place two Corpsmembers at each Placement Site)*

1234
You requested more than two Corpsmembers. Please describe how your Placement Site will support and manage three to four Corpsmembers (additional Mentors assigned, additional partners for seasonal tasks, etc.) *
You have selected to host one Corpsmember (CM). It is important to note that CMs that serve in pairs tend to have a more successful term. They can share the learning experience at your site, support each other through WSP required activities such as teaching and volunteer recruitment, as well as commuting, housing, etc. Please describe why you are unable to host two CMs, and how your Placement Site will provide the extra support needed to host one CM.*
Is this Placement Site a CDFW office that qualifies for FRGP funding as detailed above?*

YesNo
Enter the total amount your Placement Site will pay for match costs (Match cost is calculated by identifying your Funder Type above multiplied by the number of Corpsmembers you are requesting: *
Is your funding secure? If not, please provide details as to the date it is expected to be secured. *
If your Placement Site is requesting more than two Corpsmember, but would be fine with two, or if you have the capacity and funding to host more than two, please provide details here:
If you have additional information about your funding or contracting considerations, such as contracting need to start ASAP upon site approval, funding will be secured on X date, etc., please include that information here:

Corpsmember Activities
In this section you will describe the types of Corpsmember Activities you are proposing, and answer operational questions that will help us determine the type of expereince you will be offering to Corpsmembers at your site.

A criteria for partnership with WSP, is that Corpsmember activities must benefit salmonid species (Steelhead, Chinook, Coho, etc.) and therefore those activities must take place in anadromous watersheds. In general WSP partners with organizations from the Oregon Border to Santa Monica Mountains in caostal areas. To confirm if your location fits within this criteria, please reach out to wsp.info@ccc.ca.gov.
In this section please list the watersheds your Corpsmembers will serve in. If you have multiple partner organizations that cover different areas, provide those details here :*

Corpsmember Schedule: Estimate average percentage the CMs will serve for the entire term of service. Percentages must total 100%.*

	8-Hour Day	10-Hour Day	> 10-Hour Day
Percentage

Housing availability and cost is often a barrier to Corpsmember's ability to serve in the program. Does your site offer housing, discounted housing options, or housing assistance?*

NoYes
Thank You! Please elaborate on the housing options, discounted costs, and availability. Please do not include Craigslist or other online search options, the information you provide should be about specific housing your site offers only. *
Work Vehicle Provided: Please indicate Yes or No. If “No”, please note that CMs may not have their own vehicle, and/or if they do and are required to use their personal vehicle for service activities, mileage reimbursement at the current CA state rate (https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/travel-reimbursements.aspx) will be required directly from your site.*

NoYes
Do you currently, or will you be hosting AmeriCorps members from another AmeriCorps program?*

NoYes
What program are your AmeriCorps members enrolled in and is there potential crossover with WSP service tasks, volunteers recruited, capacity building, etc.? Please elaborate:*
CM Activities by Percentage:

Estimate the percentage that CMs will participate in the various site-specific activities, listed below, for their ENTIRE Term of Service. If CMs will not engage in a particular activity, enter a "0" in the field (you must enter a value in each cell).

Percentages must total 100%.

DO NOT include WSP-provided Training, such as Water Safety and First Aid, or WSP-required activities, such as Wonders of Watersheds (WOW!) environmental education series or their service hours for their Watershed Awareness Volunteer Event (WAVE).

ONLY include activities performed for your specific site.

CM Placement Site Activities by Percentage - must total 100%*

	Percentages
Water Quality Monitoring:
Storm Water Management:
Sediment Surveys:
Screw Trap Monitoring:
Weir Operation/Maintenance and Video review:
DIDSON Installation/Monitoring:
Hatchery Activities:
Snorkel Surveys:
Spawner/Redd Surveys:
Field PIT Tagging:
E-Fishing:
Seining:
Trawling:
Biological Sample Analysis Lab Work:
Marijuana Grow Site Reclamation:
Data Entry:
Data Synthesis, Report Writing:
GIS Mapping:
Computer Modeling (Hydrograph/Shade):
Habitat Surveys:
CRAM or RIPRAM::
LWD Installation:
Restoration Field Design:
Pre or Post Restoration Monitoring/Maintenance:
Invasive Plant Removal:
Native Plant Propagation:
Native Plant Installation:
Maintenance (Gear, Pit Tag array, field equipment):
Site Specific Outreach/Education:
Site Specific Volunteer Management:
Commuting To/From Field Sites:
Other:
Other:
Other:

If you added any activities in the "other" category above, please list the specific activity and percentage(s) here:
Double check your grand total is 100 percent.
Placement Site Objectives & Organizational Needs: Define overall work done at your Placement Site and how CMs will increase the capacity of your organization.*

0/600
Mentorship Style: Describe each Mentor’s philosophy or approach to mentorship and trainee oversight.*

0/600
To assist you with the question below, please review the following WSP Corpsmembers eligibility requirements:
- Be between 18 and 32 years of age (as of 10/5/2026)
- Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
- Must participate in a national service criminal history background check and satisfy NSCHC eligibility criteria pursuant to 45 CFR 2540.202
- Must be a high school graduate, or GED recipient
- Possess or be willing to obtain a California Driver’s License with a clean driving record (No more than 2 points on CA driver’s record)
- Demonstrated willingness, interest, or experience in conducting watershed restoration, conducting environmental surveys, or analyzing scientific data
- Interest in environmental education and volunteer management
- Willing and able to relocate to Placement Site community (relocation expenses are not provided)
- Ability to pass a pre-enrollment physical based on this Position Analysis
In the space below you may list additional desirable knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) that would be helpful for Corpsmembers to have to succeed at your Placement Site. (WSP does not guarantee Corpsmembers will have these KSAs.) This information may be used to inform potential applicants about your site during the Corpsmember recruitment period. (this question is optional)
Examples include: ability to swim, passionate about serving in impaired watersheds, GIS experience or coursework, plant ID skills, etc.
Define how CM experience will evolve over the course of the term; include if mentorship will switch, projects change, and/or seasons may influence their experience.*

0/900
Describe what makes your Placement Site unique. Consider general community, organizational culture, WSP alumni as Mentors, diverse partnerships, trainings, etc.*

0/600
Do you anticipate changes from the current program term to next term? For example new or different project activities, partnerships or project locations, new Mentors, funding source, field locations, office space, staff are/ are not teleworking, etc.

YesNo
Please explain the anticipated changes:
What are a few preferred attributes of Corpsmember applicants for your unique Placement Site.

Resumes etc.
New Placement Site applicants must upload all Site Supervisor and Mentor resumes. Current or returning sites, must upload any NEW Mentors or Site Supervisor's resumes.
Please upload Site Supervisor resumes here if you have not submitted in the past

Current sites only need to upload a NEW Site Supervisor's resume
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Please upload Mentor resumes here if you have not submitted in the past

Current sites only need to upload a NEW Mentor's resume
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Is there anything else you would like us to know about your Placement Site? For example, if some of the proposed activities, staff roles, funding, or other aspects of your Placement Site may change between now and the start of the term, October 5, 2026, please provide those details.