Join the Corps

A year of service is challenging, but also rewarding and fulfilling. While there is no typical corps member background, all corps members must have the ability to work on a team, be a leader, develop leadership skills and be ready to commit 10 months to full-time service.

Who We Are Looking For

Our corps members must also meet certain eligibility requirements.

To participate, you must:

• Have a college degree or have attended some college, have a high school diploma or GED
• Be able to dedicate 10 months to full-time service
• Be between the ages of 17 and 24
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident alien
• Have served no more than 3 terms in another AmeriCorps, NCCC or VISTA program
• Agree to a background or security check

Previous experiences with service, tutoring, mentoring and leadership help strengthen candidacy.

Before You Apply

Before applying, City Year encourages you to:

• Visit our Virtual Open House or attend a Special Event at a City Year location near you
• Contact Recruitment at a City Year location where you might want to serve
• Connect with City Year on Facebook, Twitter and our National Blog

Application Deadlines