San Bernardino Valley College was named an inaugural partner in California Volunteers, the largest state-level investment in a college service program in California history. SBVC will be part of a consortium called Growing Inland Achievement. Which will create paid community service opportunities for students starting in the fall with a $1.7 million grant from Office of the Governor. Just 45 colleges and universities from around the state were selected to create a #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program in this first year. College Corps will provide 100 Crafton Hills College and San Bernardino Valley College students over two academic years with service opportunities in critical issue areas such as climate action, K-12 education, and COVID-19 recovery.

Students who complete a year of service will receive $10,000 while gaining valuable experience serving in their communities. “We’re excited to partner with California Volunteers to empower students to help pay for their education while pursuing service-oriented career paths,” said Dr. Scott Thayer, SBVC Interim President. SBVC is organized for community service, but the state grant will help make sure the campus can offer generous stipends to students for educational expenses. The program, funded by California’s share of the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, is open to all students, including AB 540 eligible Dreamers. Application information for interested volunteers will be available to students by March 2022.