As a tutor and mentor with City Year, you will make a difference in children’s lives and help develop a new generation of leaders. Service is the mechanism we use to transform children and communities in need. City Year Detroit service programs include school-based service, youth leadership and community transformation.
SCHOOL-BASED SERVICE PROGRAMS
.jpg "Male reading to student") | City Year Detroit corps members commit 4 days/week of in-school and after-school tutoring and extracurricular programing to K-8 schools throughout metro Detroit. They work closely with school staff and administration to reach students who are most in need providing services such as: - One-on-one or group tutoring
- In-classroom support
- Homework & reading assistance
- Arts & crafts class (after-school)
- School newspaper crew (after-school)
- Environmental club (after school)
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Click here for more information on our school-based partnerships.
CAMP CITY YEAR
 | Camp City Year is a day camp experience conducted during spring break, providing a save and fun alternative for elementary school children while teaching the core City Year values of diversity, service and responsibility. |
Click here to sign up for Camp City Year or find out more.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
.jpg "YH Service2") | City Year Detroit corps members share their belief in service and their commitment to helping children is by leading programs that teach elementary, middle school, and high school students about their ability to make a difference. Starfish CorpsIn the Starfish Corps, third through sixth graders experience a “mini-City Year,” learning about diversity, the environment, world hunger and conflict resolution in this literacy-based service program. Young HeroesYoung Heroes is City Year’s premier youth leadership initiative. Middle school students serve 100+ hours on select Saturdays year round and earn the Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award for their efforts. City HeroesCity Heroes is a weekend leadership development and social awareness program for high school students, who learn to lead others in tackling issues that directly affect their communities. |
Learn more about joining our Youth Leadership programs.
COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION
In addition to helping schools and students reach new heights, City Year corps members transform communities through physical service projects. These restoration projects help break down social barriers and inspire people to serve. By engaging community members, corporate partners, and civic leaders in this work, corps members help share the power of service. Approximately 3 times each month, the entire corps participates in a day-long physical project, such as: - Turning a vacant lot into a community garden;
- Painting vibrant murals over graffiti; and
- Preparing meals for the homeless.
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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
.jpg "Governer photo opp") | Our goal is to not only serve children and schools but to also inform and inspire others to action for the community. Corps members attend community events where they meet with and engage various dignitaries, legislators, executives and politicians. At these events they have an opportunity to represent City Year, helping to further our commitment to national service through inspiring others and network with leaders who can help transform their lives after their "city year." |