Let's Change Our Community

• College Corps is a service opportunity for full-time students at Crafton Hills College and San Bernardino Valley College who want to change their community.
• As a College Corps student volunteer, you'll work side by side with local leaders in the Inland Empire to tackle our community's most pressing challenges like K-12 education, food insecurity and Environmental Stewardship.

Benefits of Serving

• Money for college and living expenses: Receive up to $10,000 for completing 450 hours of volunteering in one year.
• Improve your resume: Gain experience and skills employers value including leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Make a difference in your community: Bring your passion and talents to help others in our community. You will make new friendships and professional connections for the future. 

 

 

What to Expect

• What will I do?  College Corps student volunteers will serve 450 hours throughout the 2025 - 2026 academic year at a local K-12 school or nonprofit organization that focuses on food insecurity or the environment. 
• Where will I serve?  We will match you with a local organization that needs your talents and skills. The organization will be located within a reasonable driving distance from your campus.
• Who can serve?  The College Corps program is open to 50 students total attending Crafton Hills College and/or San Bernardino Valley College. See the eligibility criteria for more details.

 

 

Who is Eligible?

1. Commit to serving 450 hours in one academic year as a College Corps student volunteer.
2. Have a high school diploma or G.E.D. by the beginning of the 2025 - 2026 academic year.
3. Be a full-time student (take 12 class units per semester) at Crafton Hills College and/or San Bernardino Valley College.
   1. We will make accommodations for students taking less than 12 units who have a courseload accommodations through Student Accessibility Services. 
4. All students are eligible to apply.
5. Complete a background check.
6. No minimum GPA is required, but you must currently be and remain in good academic standing.  

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• Questions? Contact the program staff at CollegeCorps@sbccd.edu 

 

Schedule

Following information sessions provide brief presentations on the requirements of the College Corps program. At the end of each session, there will be a Q&A segment where students can ask questions and address any concerns.