AmeriCorps Health Fellows Program
AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. Through its various programs and initiatives, AmeriCorps provides opportunities for individuals to serve their country. The mission of AmeriCorps is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. Each year, more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members serve at over 2,000 organizations across the country, including: schools, non-profits, and health centers. AmeriCorps focuses on six impact areas: disaster services, economic opportunity, education, environmental stewardship, veterans & military families, and healthy futures. To learn more about AmeriCorps, please visit the national website.
In partnership with California Volunteers and AmeriCorps, CCALAC places AmeriCorps Health Fellows at CCALAC member health centers across Los Angeles County. AmeriCorps Health Fellows serve full-time (1,700 hours) or part-time (900 hours). They will work in a variety of roles including: outreach, enrollment, health education, case management, and/or quality improvement. This program is ideal for recent high school and college graduates interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or those wanting to work and learn about healthcare and community health centers. Many of CCALAC’s past AmeriCorps members have gone on to successfully be admitted to medical school, graduate programs or have been hired by their host site. The 2026-2027 program is scheduled to begin in October 2026 – July 31, 2027.
What are the benefits of serving in AmeriCorps?
- $30,000 living allowance for full-time (paid in bi-weekly installments)
- 2 education awards totaling $10,000 for full-time health fellows
- Sick time and personal time off (7 days total + observed holidays)
- Health insurance for full-time health fellows
- Mileage reimbursement for travel to and from trainings and service projects
- Monthly professional development trainings and student loan forbearance (federal loans)
What are the requirements to participate?
- Must be able to work 40 hours per week and complete 1,700 hours by July 31, 2027
- Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
- Must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma (some college preferred)
- Must be able to pass state, federal, and sex offender background checks
- Bilingual in Spanish, Chinese—Mandarin or Cantonese (preferred but not required)
- Ability to travel to CCALAC offices for orientation, monthly trainings and service projects
- Other requirements: Negative TB test, immunization records, COVID-19 vaccination, or physical
Member Health Centers: If interested in hosting a fellow at your health center during this program year, please apply here: AmeriCorps Host Site Application.