College Corps Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a College Corps Fellow! We look forward to learning about you. Please note that there are specific eligibility criteria to become a #CaliforniansForAll College Corps fellow at Rio Hondo College and a limited number of positions available. Not every candidate will move forward to the next step in the application process. After submitting this application, in order to continue in the application process, selected candidates must attend an information session and participate in an interview.

Should you need any assistance with this application or have additional questions about the program please email us at collegecorps@riohondo.edu, or call us at (562) 463-7036. In addition, feel free to follow our Instagram page @rhccollegecorps, to get a look at the various activities we participate in.

What We're Looking For

• Passion for working in partnership with communities to make positive change;
• Flexibility to work in different 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 course of the entire academic year – averaging 10-15 hours per week.

When You Would Serve

August 2024 - May 2025

What You Would Do

Fellows will work with K-12 schools, food banks / pantries, or climate action organizations to build healthier and more equitable communities across California. They will do this in a variety of ways:

• Tutoring
• Mentoring
• Address food insecurity

What You Would Gain: Benefits

• A living allowance paid monthly throughout service term, plus an Education Award paid upon completion of 450 service hours. Total financial benefit up to $10,000.
• Real-world job experience and skills to add to your resume
• Access to training, networking, and professional development opportunities
• Connections with Fellows across the state via a virtual community platform and in-person regional events
• A sense of pride and accomplishment in working toward a common purpose alongside young leaders from across the state

Where You Would Serve

College Corps at Rio Hondo College offers service positions with local nonprofits and municipal agencies within a reasonable distance from campus.

Please review the following statements to determine if you meet the eligibility criteria to become a College Corps Fellow. You will be asked to sign, certifying that you meet the eligibility criteria for Parts A - C.

If you have questions about whether you meet all criteria, please contact, Eliana Ibarra at elvaldes@riohondo.edu or (562) 463-7036 who can help determine if you are indeed eligible. There will be an eligibility review prior to students advancing to the next steps of the application process.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

Part A. To participate, students must meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:

• Have a high school diploma or its equivalent (i.e., GED) by the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year
• Enrolled full-time
• Currently be in good academic standing and remain so throughout the academic year (no minimum GPA required)
• Commit to actively participate in the program and to maintain full-time enrollment status for the entire academic year August 2024 - May 2025
• Not planning to participate in a semester off-campus (Study Abroad) during the upcoming academic year
• Commit to serving 450 hours over the course of the entire academic year – averaging 10-15 hours per week

By signing below, I certify that:

• I am eligible to serve as a College Corps Service Member for the 2024-2025 term.
• I am willing and able to meet these basic requirements in order to complete the College Corps Program. Furthermore, If I am selected as a finalist for a College Corps Fellowship, I give Rio Hondo College permission to conduct criminal history background checks in accordance with the Corporation for National and Community Service guidelines. (AB-540 students will not need to complete the National Service Criminal History Check & Live Scan unless their community host partner requires it.)
• the information provided in this application is accurate. I understand that the withholding of any information sought by this application, or the giving of false information on this application, will result in a refusal of selection, or, if discovered after I am selected, in disciplinary action up to and including termination.