GrizzlyCorps Fellowship
About the role
GrizzlyCorps places a cohort of full-time fellows with partner organizations in forest and farm communities throughout California for 11 months. Fellows serve with a variety of host partners including non-profits, Resource Conservation Districts, University of California Cooperative Extension, Tribes, research stations, and local government agencies.
Responsibilities
- Engage in capacity-building projects to enhance resilience and address local climate needs.
- Recruit and support volunteer services.
- Develop professional and community development skills, focusing on social emotional learning and technical training.
Requirements
Stipend, Living Allowance, Education award upon successful completion of service, Training, Health Coverage, Childcare assistance if eligible.
Qualifications
- Full-time commitment for 11 months from September 21st, 2026 to August 31st, 2027.
- Must be 17 years old or older.
- College graduate.
Skills
- Team Work
- Non-Profit Management
- Communications
- Community Organization
- Writing/Editing
- First Aid
- Education
- Teaching/Tutoring
- Youth Development
- Environment
- Public Speaking
Benefits
- Stipend
- Living Allowance
- Education award upon successful completion of service
- Training
- Health Coverage
- Childcare assistance if eligible
Pay
Details on pay will be provided upon acceptance.
Schedule
Full-Time
Benefits
- Attendance at school during off hours permitted.
- A car is recommended.
- Working at another job during off hours permitted.
Service Areas
Community Outreach, Environment, Community and Economic Development.
Skills
- Team Work
- Non-Profit Management
- Communications
- Community Organization
- Writing/Editing
- First Aid
- Education
- Teaching/Tutoring
- Youth Development
- Environment
- Public Speaking
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Summary
This is an AmeriCorps State/National program offering the GrizzlyCorps Fellowship in California. The program runs from September 21st, 2026 to August 31st, 2027. It requires a full-time commitment and is open to college graduates aged 17 and above. Fellows will engage in capacity-building projects, volunteer engagement, and professional development, with benefits including stipend, living allowance, education award, training, health coverage, and childcare assistance. The program offers opportunities in Community Outreach, Environment, and Community and Economic Development, and seeks individuals with skills in Team Work, Non-Profit Management, Communications, Community Organization, Writing/Editing, First Aid, Education, Teaching/Tutoring, Youth Development, Environment, and Public Speaking.
Contact
To apply, contact Lily Elola at 510-394-4089 or email grizzlycorps@berkeley.edu. Visit the website at www.grizzlycorps.org/fellows for more information.