Community Host Partner Guidelines

The purpose of these guidelines is to ensure that Fellows have a meaningful service and learning experience. Community Host Partners play an important role in mentoring Fellows, ensuring that they are doing meaningful work and gaining practical job skills. Fellows will work with K-12 schools, food banks / pantries, or climate action organizations to build healthier communities across California and Kern County.

  • Have adequate resources to support at least two (2) Fellows for one full academic year, including a site supervisor directly supporting the Fellow(s).
  • Work with Partner Campus and Fellows to develop a predictable schedule at the start of each semester.
  • Provide Fellows with enough service opportunities for them to complete 10-15 service hours per week and a total of 450-hours prior to the program end date of May 31, 2026.
  • Approve timesheets through America Learns in a timely manner.
  • Provide feedback to Fellows on performance.
If you are interested in becoming a Community Host Partner for Cohort 4, please complete our interest survey .

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