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Program Description
Each year, through a partnership with the ASUC, Cal Corps awards sponsorship to 25-30 student groups engaged in service projects that address vital community needs. Cal Corps sponsorship provides groups with leadership training, advising, and a grant to finance their service activities.
In 1967, a coalition of student groups engaged in community service projects founded the Community Projects Office, which later became the Cal Corps Public Service Center. At the time the Student Initiated Community Projects Program was the main program of the office. It was funded entirely by the ASUC and provided specialized advising and mini-grants to sponsored student groups. The office reported to the ASUC Office of Student Affairs and had an operating budget of approximately $200,000 annually. Today, the ASUC still provides the funding for the mini-grants.
Requirements
All student organizations must be registered and their primary mission must be to provide off-campus service to under-resourced communities. For more information, please read the minimum criteria for Cal Corps sponsorship. Cal Corps sponsored groups are expected to attend a mandatory orientation, attend required leadership trainings during the year, submit Mid-Year and Year-End Progress Reports by the due date, abide by their approved budget, maintain communication with Cal Corps, and follow the budget guidelines for funded projects. Interested groups should read the details of Cal Corps sponsorship.
How to Get Involved
Check back here for Student Initiated Community Projects applications in early February.
Important Dates
Student groups seeking sponsorship
Currently sponsored groups
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Spring Funding Applications Due: Jan 8 2009
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Mid-Year Report Due: Jan 16 2009
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Community Project Applications to Renew Sponsorship: Apr 20 2009
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Final Report Due: May 13 2009
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Program Contact
ccorps@berkeley.edu
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“We use a lot of the resources that Cal Corps provides, such as information on ice-breakers, how to deal with problems within our group, evaluation methods, and much more.” ~ Let's Rise Asian Mentorship
Become a Sponsored Group
Currently Sponsored Groups Seeking Spring Supplemental Funding
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Did You Know?
Over 70% of Oakland public school students are below basic skill level in math and language arts.
Data at a Glance
$30k-$35k Awared each Year
25-30 Student Groups Funded each Year
3,285 Students Involved
84,263 Hours of Service in the 2007-2008 school year
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