give a year. change the world.
"I serve to motivate the youth to succeed with confidence and to build a stronger sense of a global community."
– Nathaniel Walker, City Year Milwaukee Corps Member
As a City Year Milwaukee corps member, you will join more than 50 other teammates in serving the children and schools of Milwaukee.
If you are interested in joining City Year Milwaukee:
- Visit our national admissions website 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.
- Contact us! We would be happy to answer any of your questions about the application process or provide upcoming Open House dates. Please call us at 414.223.0150 or email us at milwaukeerecruitment@cityyear.org.
- Visit the City Year Milwaukee Blog.
- Follow us on Twitter and join our group on Facebook to stay connected and updated about City Year.
The Application Process
- Complete the online application. If you cannot apply online, you can either download a paper application or contact us at milwaukeerecruitment@cityyear.org to request a hard copy application.
- Letters of Recommendation. Request two letters of recommendation, using the forms provided in the application, from people who know you on a professional or academic basis.
- Mail the completed references to the City Year Milwaukee office. If you completed a hard copy application also mail us your application form and essays.
City Year Milwaukee Recruitment
648 North Plankinton Avenue, Suite 190
Milwaukee, WI 53203
- 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.
To learn more about our application deadlines, click here.