Partner Commitments

Partners (Grant Recipients)

Actively seek out local community partners to advance the goals of the project and Architect development.
Support WCCN’s goal to achieve a minimum of 60% of climate corps funding supporting service in, for, or by members of overburdened communities as defined in RCW 70A.65.010, the Climate Commitment Act.
Include preference in recruiting individuals who represent the diversity of the communities being served in the project description.
Ensure participants receive stipend amounts that correspond to the defined tier for their service location (see budget worksheet).
Implement the project in accordance with the milestones and timelines of the executed grant agreement.

Architect Storytelling Requirement

In support of the WCCN’s commitment to transparency, civic engagement, and the professional development of Architects, all awarded organizations must implement a structured storytelling process using the WCCN Storytelling format. WCCN will utilize a program, such as Memory Fox, to serve as the official repository for capturing and preserving the authentic experiences of Architects throughout their term of service.

Each WCCN-funded Architect is required to record and submit their personal narrative via the WCCN-provided platform at three key stages during their service term.

Initial Submission

Mid-Term Submission

Final Submission

Submission Format and Review

The WCCN platform will support multiple formats, including video, audio, and written multimedia entries. Architects should choose the format that best allows them to convey their experience.
Awarded organizations are responsible for ensuring that all Architects complete these submissions through the WCCN Storytelling platform.
Selected narratives may be featured via WCCN’s public engagement channels to showcase the program’s impact and to inspire future participants.This structured storytelling requirement, facilitated through the WCCN storytelling platform, reinforces the program’s “By and For” model by ensuring that the voices of Architects remain central to the WCCN narrative, driving both community engagement and enhanced climate action outcomes.

Program Expectations

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Ensure member participation in a service-learning program as defined by WCCN.
Ensure the safety and well-being of program participants, including compliance with proper health and safety procedures, providing WCCN members with personal protective equipment (PPE).
Invest in the success of WCCN members by providing meaningful organizational capacity to manage and oversee their service experience.
Provide channels for direct communication between WCCN members, host sites, and WCCN staff, as appropriate.
Provide WCCN Architects with opportunities to network for career exploration and professional mentorship.

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Network Development

Participate in network calls with WCCN and other participating programs to:
- share resources and challenges with partners
- promote opportunities and partnerships, and
- collaborate with network partners to improve the service-learning program and contribute to feedback opportunities.
Share timely updates with WCCN on project activities (e.g., project or host partner identification, member recruitment, program completion).
Comply with WCCN and CCA communications requirements (e.g., branding, messaging)
Participate in network communications activities including but not limited to:
- amplification of WCCN activities on social channels,
- storytelling opportunities (e.g., video/photography, interviews with WCCN members, success stories), and
- coordinated press/media efforts as needed.