Sustainability at Fresno State
California Climate Action Corps
4,059
Pounds of edible food recovered for the Student Cupboard
8,404
Square feet of nonfunctional grass restored with native landscaping
10,814
Pounds of organic waste recovered for on-site composting
The California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) Fellowship is a state-funded program to develop a new generation of leaders to fight the effects of climate change. The program employs people to serve their communities for 11-month terms in the areas of urban greening, organic waste diversion, wildfire resiliency, and climate education. Fresno State CCAC Fellows primarily serve on projects related to recovering edible food for students, creating and maintaining native garden plots, diverting organic waste from landfills for on-site composting, and climate change education.
Fellowship Details
CCAC Fellows receive a $33,000 salary, split into 11-monthly stipends, and an additional $10,000 education award upon completion of their term of service. Fellows also receive a standard benefits package including medical insurance, CalFresh eligibility, and childcare assistance. The real benefits of the Fellowship are the job-relevant training, professional development, and networking opportunities available to Fellows during their term. No prior experience necessary - just passion for serving your community to build a better future!
Learn more about CCACFood Gleaning Project
Do you have fruit trees that produce too much fruit for your household to eat? Are you a business with extra food that you would like to donate? With food waste serving as the third largest source of greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, our Fresno State CCAC Fellows are looking to glean foods from our community and deliver that food to our Amendola Family Student Cupboard - our food bank designed specifically for students - in order for us to better fulfill our students' basic needs and reduce the environmental impact of food waste on our community.
Schedule a food gleaning appointmentVolunteer with CCAC
Recruiting volunteers to engage in climate action projects is vital to the success of CCAC. Our Fellows host numerous opportunities throughout the year for people to learn more about climate action and serve our campus community. Volunteers can help us remove grass, put native plants into the ground, educate people on zero waste practices, or help out with upcoming events. All are welcome to get involved!
Sign up to volunteer with CCAC