give a year. change the world.
NOW RECRUITING FOR THE 2012-2013 YEAR!
As a City Year Columbia corps member, you will join 23 other teammates in serving the children and schools of Columbia.
If you are interested in joining City Year Columbia and need more information:
- Visit our national admissions web site for answers to frequently asked questions and more details about the application process.
- Attend an Open House! Speak with corps members and learn more about our program. Fall Open House dates will be announced soon.
- Contact us! We would be happy to answer any of your questions about the application process or provide upcoming Open House dates. Please call City Year Columbia at 803.254.3349 or Heather Siegfried at hsiegfried@cityyear.org.
The Application Process
- Complete the online application.
- Letters of Recommendation. We require two letters of recommendation (using the form provided online) from people who know you on a professional or academic basis.
- Recommenders can submit the completed references online. If you are using hard copies, please have your letters mailed to the City Year Columbia office.
- Interview. Being selected to serve with City Year is a competitive process. All completed applications are reviewed for program eligibility. Once the initial review is conducted, you may be contacted by recruitment staff to schedule an interview. If you are unable to interview in person, City Year will conduct a phone interview with you.
Application Deadlines
| Early: | September 30, 2011 |
| Winter: | November 15, 2011 |
| Spring: | February 15, 2012 |
| Summer: | April 30, 2012* |
*Note: Any applications received after April 30 will be considered based on limited availability
| "I would argue this symbol is even more needed today because it serves as a reminder of one of our City’s and communities’ most pressing issues – on time graduation rates. And highlights the efforts that City Year nationwide is doing to end the dropout crisis." - Mayor Steve Benjamin |
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2010-2011 Senior Corps Members | Columbia Corps with Mayor Steve Benjamin, Dr. Percy Mack (Superintendent, Richland One) and Mac Bennett (President United Way of the Midlands) |