About UC Davis College Corps
UC Davis is a proud partner of the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program and invite your organization to be part of Coalition! Together with local community-based organizations and government agencies, UC Davis College Corps create meaningful opportunities for students to serve, learn, and make a lasting impact throughout the academic year.
The UC Davis College Corps key goals are:
- engage college students in meaningful service to build leadership and civic responsibility;
- promote academic success and economic well being with students from diverse backgrounds; and
- to support the work of community-based organizations in three priorities: K-12 education, climate action and food insecurity.
How to Partner with the UC Davis College Corps
We invite organizations that work in K-12 education, food insecurity and climate action to apply to be a host site for the 2025–2026 academic year. Eligibility and examples of activities for each priority area are listed below.
As a community partner, you will ensure fellows meet service requirements while learning practical skills and interacting directly with your programs’ beneficiaries. Fellows must complete 375 hours of direct service with their assigned organization (roughly 12 to 15 hours per week).
Fellows will begin their service in September 2025 and complete their service year on or around May 2025. Each Fellow will receive a living allowance of $7,000 and an education award at the end of the service year, paid for by the College Corps grant. Please visit our student application page for more information about the Fellows.
Focus Area Examples
K-12 Education
Direct service supports K-12 students through tutoring, mentoring, classroom support, and family engagement.
Climate Action
Climate action service focuses on education and civic engagement and may include tree planting, fire and flood mitigation, debris removal, environmental stewardship education and training, and weatherization.
Food Security
Direct service advances food security through activities such as food and nutrition support, food production, community and school gardens, food recovery, food literacy, and related coaching, education, and training.
Economic Opportunity
Direct service advances economic opportunity through workforce development, education, and resource navigation and may include job training and employment support, GED/adult education, financial literacy education, and support for access to safe, affordable housing.
Information Sessions
Interested in applying to be a community partner for the UC Davis College Corps? Join us at one of our upcoming informational sessions to learn more about the program.
Info sessions:
Tuesday, February 17th | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.Wednesday, February 25 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.Thursday, March 5th | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.Monday, March 16th | 12:00 - 1 p.m.Tuesday, March 31st | 2:00 - 3 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the maximum number of fellows I can request?
- The minimum number of fellows required is two. The maximum number depends on your organization’s ability to accommodate college students’ schedules and your overall capacity to train, supervise, and mentor them.
- What are the requirements to become a Community Host Partner (CHP)?
- CHPs must:
• Be a nonprofit organization (501c3), K–12 school, or government agency.
• Designate a staff member who can dedicate at least two hours per week to training, supervising, and mentoring fellows. This time includes supervision, check-ins, mentorship, and the review and approval of bi-weekly timesheets.
• Provide at least 20 flexible hours each week so fellows can plan their service around the academic demands of the quarter system.
• Provide meaningful service opportunities that promote mentorship, professional development, and personal growth during the fellows’ 12–15 weekly service hours. Fellows should not be assigned administrative, clerical, or busy work tasks.
• Participate in the CHP Orientation (6 hours) in August or early September.
• Sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
• Designate a staff member to coordinate, submit, and complete the quarterly outcome measures required by College Corps. - Does my organization need to provide service in a specific focus area?
- Yes. All College Corps partners must provide service in one of the following focus areas:
• K–12 Education
• Food Insecurity
• Climate Action
• Economic Opportunity (including housing safety improvements, access to affordable housing, employment education and outreach, and financial literacy education) - What support does UC Davis College Corps provide to CHPs?
- Moira Delgado serves as the Community Partner Liaison, and each CHP is assigned a designated advisor, who provides holistic advising and professional coaching to fellows.
- Are CHPs required to make a financial contribution?
- No, the grant covers the fellows’ monthly living allowance ($700). Fellows who complete 450 service hours also receive a $3,000 educational award.
- What is the time commitment for CHPs?
- CHPs must be able to offer 12–15 hours of service per week to each fellow and designate a staff person who can provide two hours per week for training, mentoring, and supervision. CHPs commit to the partnership for the full academic year, from orientation in August through mid-June.
- When do fellows start and end their service?
- Fellows begin in September at the start of the Fall Quarter and conclude in mid-June at the end of the academic year.
- What training does UC Davis College Corps provide to fellows?
- All fellows are required to attend a two-day orientation in August and enroll in a one-unit course each quarter focused on community engagement, career preparation, and leadership.
- How are fellows selected?
- Undergraduate students must submit an application, demonstrate financial need, and show an interest in community service. Priority is given to students with limited or no prior professional work experience.
- Can I select which fellows are placed with my organization?
- No, due to the large number of fellows in the program, community partners cannot select or interview Fellows. College Corps staff will match fellows and partners based on their interests, class schedule, and available transportation.
- What are the benefits to Community Host Partners?
- Partnerships with UCD College Corps provide the opportunity for:
• Greater capacity building
• Deeper connections with communities and UC Davis
• Networking opportunities with other CHPs
• Development of the next generation of civic and community engagement leaders