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GIVE A YEAR.  CHANGE THE WORLD. 

Virtual Open House LogoAs a City Year Cleveland corps member, you will join 60 of your peers in serving elementary, middle and high school youth in Cleveland's public schools to make a difference in their lives and communities. City Year Cleveland corps members provide school-based service, youth leadership programs and transform communities through their hallmark service. 

JOIN CITY YEAR CLEVELAND! Why? 

  • Make a difference in the lives of children and their communities.  Learn more about Our Service Programs in Cleveland.  

  • Develop 21st Century skills that lead to academic success and employability.  

City Year corps members have the opportunity to network, work in a diverse environment and gain life-long skills in leadership, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, technology, written and verbal communication, and ethics.

Click here to learn more about the leadership development skills that you will gain as a City Year corps member.

  • Receive a stipend and health care benefits and earn an education award to help with the costs of college.  To learn more about the full-time benefits of joining City Year please click here.

INTERESTED IN JOINING CITY YEAR CLEVELAND?

  • The Application Process

    • Complete or download the online application.  You may also contact our recruitment department to have a copy forwarded. 
    • Two letters of recommendation and an essay are required.  Using the format provided in the application, provide personal, academic or professional contacts and a typed essay. 
    • Mail the completed application and accompanying documentation to City Year Cleveland. 
    • Being a competitive program, City Year Cleveland will schedule and conduct candidate interviews. 
    • Understand and adhere to all application deadlines.


  • Contact us!  Our recruitment department would be happy to answer any questions regarding programs and applications.

Carlton V. Toppin

Director of Recruitment

216-373-3402

ctoppin@cityyear.org

Shelley Toney

Recruitment Manager

216-373-3417

stoney@cityyear.org

  • Ask to attend an informational session or attend an event.