City Year Patch

A Day in the Life

When you serve with City Year every day is a chance to make a difference.  No two days will be exactly alike, but here is an example of what a typical day might be like with City Year Columbia:

Corps Member with Students

7:30 am – Meet up at the Statehouse for a Physical Training, Unity Rally and Daily Briefing.

8:00 am – Take shuttle to school.

8:10 am – Assist teacher, guide the class.

8:40 am – One-on-one literacy tutoring.

11:30 am – Lunch with the students.

12:30 pm – Leading small group tutoring with the students.

1:30 pm – Assist with service project. 

2:15 pm – Arrive at City Year Columbia Headquarters.  Make lesson plans, prepare for coming days in the school.

3:00 pm – Planning session for Camp City Year.

4:30 pm – Earn extra hours with a partner non-profit organization like the Salvation Army or the United Way.

6:30 pm– Head home to get some rest!