California Service Corps
Patrick Mann
City Management Fellow
September 18th, 2024
The
That the City Council provide direction on the Ask
city's potential participation in the California
Service Corps (CSC) Program.
Background & History
Councilmember Casillas Request: Review of California Service Corps Purpose: City's potential participation in the CSC program.
Background & History
Administered by: California Volunteers under
the Governor’s Office
Primary Corps Programs:
College Corps
California Climate Action Corps
Youth Jobs Corps
AmeriCorps
Key Objectives:
Mobilize paid volunteers
Address critical community issues
Examples
Participating Cities:
Inland Empire:
Riverside
San Bernardino
Big Bear
Southern California:
Los Angeles
Anaheim
Long Beach
Examples
Considerations
Enhancing Corona’s many hiking trails
Trail building
Meadow Restoration & Management
Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
Education
Youth Jobs Corps
16–30-year-olds
Liability waiver considerations for youth under 18
Recruit directly from Corona
Program Length
This can be run year-round or as an intermittent
summer program.
Typical assignment timeframe per person is anywhere from 6 months to 1 year.
The # of hours worked per person is contingent upon the project.
Process
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03 04
Needs Assessment
Funding
Exploration
Sustainability Plan
Alignment with
Corona’s Values
Conduct a thorough needs assessment to identify priority areas for community service.
Utilize funding provided by the CSC program + grants, sponsorships, and community partnerships Consider long-term funding strategies, volunteer retention, and community engagement.
Ensure the CSC program aligns with Corona’s vision, purpose, and our values Program Funding
California Volunteers Contribution:
Covers stipends and benefits.
Provides training and development resources.
May partially fund project-specific costs.
City of Corona Contribution:
Covers recruiting, hiring, program
management, supervision, and admin costs.
Responsible for remaining project-specific
costs (tools, equipment, materials,
transportation).
The
Ask
That the City Council provide direction on the
city's potential participation in the California Service Corps (CSC) Program.