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CSU Bakersfield students earn pay and experience through College Corps program; applications due June 1
Summary
Students at California State University, Bakersfield are participating in the College Corps program, committing about 450 hours of community service during the school year in exchange for up to $10,000 in stipends and education awards; the program is accepting 100 new applicants with a June 1 deadline.
College Corps participants at California State University, Bakersfield commit roughly 450 hours during the school year to serve local organizations in fields including education, environmental work and food-security projects, and can receive up to $10,000 in stipends and education awards, a report said.
Joy, a College Corps participant who works with Okihi Whitewolf Wellness tending a native garden, said the program gave her "leadership skills and communication skills" and showed "the need for community support and building and giving back to your community." Joy, a business major, said the experience helped her decide she wants to own a farm in the future and gave her confidence to take on hard work.
Richard, a psychology major who works in CSUB's edible garden, prepares produce for campus farm stands, learns about food insecurity and mentors peers. Richard said having fruit available "on the way to class" helps students stay fed and retain information. He also started an experimental agriculture club on campus.
According to the program, about 80 current participants make the roughly 450-hour commitment during the school year. The report said the program is now accepting 100 new applicants; applications are due June 1. CSUB students seeking more information were directed to turnto23.com. The on-air report was filed by Addie Wulmer, a neighborhood reporter for 23 ABC.
