Join the Corps

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Apply Today for the 2012-2013 service year!

As a corps member with City Year New Hampshire, you will make a difference in children’s lives and help develop New Hampshire’s next generation of young leaders and strengthen its communities. You will serve full-time as a tutor or mentor in schools and run after-school and school vacation programs. You will also help rebuild neighborhoods and lead transformative community service projects.

Learn more about City Year New Hampshire:

• Read about our different Service Programs.
• Visit “A Day in the Life” of a corps member to see what a typical day is like.
• Follow us on Twitter, join our group on Facebook, and read our Blog to stay connected and updated about City Year New Hampshire.
• Shadow a Corps Member or spend a day at City Year New Hampshire to get a first hand experience of what City Year would be like. For more information contact us at nhrecruitment@cityyear.org.

Take a virtual tour:

•  To learn more about City Year, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
  

Apply:

1. Complete the online application. If you cannot apply online, you can either download a paper application or contact us at nhrecruitment@cityyear.org to request a hard copy application.
   
   City Year has four published application deadlines throughout the year:
   Early Deadline - September 30^th; Notification on October 21^st
   Fall Deadline - November 15^th; Notification on December 16^th
   Winter Deadline - February 15^th; Notification on March 16^th
   Spring Deadline - April 30^th; Notification on May 30^th
   Applications received after May 1^st are considered on a rolling admission basis
   
   
2. Letters of Recommendation. Request two letters of recommendation using the online recommendation forms provided in the application or download the recommendation forms and select two individuals to fill out the forms who know you on a professional or academic basis.
   
   
3. Mail the completed references to the City Year New Hampshire office. Please also mail hardcopy applications and essays to:
   
   City Year New Hampshire
   848 Elm Street
   Suite 201
   Manchester, NH 03101
   
   Online recommendation forms will automatically be sent to us.
   
   

4. Resumes are not required, but strongly encouraged. If you would like to include a resume with your application please email it to us at nhrecruitment@cityyear.org.

5. 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, qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. Ideally all interviews are done in person, but if that isn't an option due to distance or scheduling interviews will be conducted over the phone.
   
   

6. Notification of an applicant’s decision to join City Year New Hampshire is communicated via email and generally done so at one of the above notification dates corresponding with each application deadline.

Contact Us:

We would be happy to answer any of your questions about the application process or speak with you regarding your interest. Contact us at 603-218-5101 or email nhrecruitment@cityyear.org.

"City Year is an extraordinary accomplishment for ordinary people. It brings together incredibly passionate young people from across the country committed to changing the world. I serve because it is an incredible opportunity. To help others is a chance to learn about them, about myself, and to understand the importance and impact of service and community."
 - Meara Cassidy, 2009-2010 City Year New Hampshire Corps Member

"City Year is an investment, not only in the success of future generations, but also in its own members as tomorrow's leaders. I make a difference by being the second or third or tenth chance that a student needs to get back on track and ready for academic success"
 – Amber Siddle-Manas, 2009-2011 City Year New Hampshire Corps Member

"I serve to empower youth and help them realize their potential."
 – Andy Johnson, 2010-2012 City Year New Hampshire Corps Member

"I serve to help children believe in themselves and know their dreams can come true."
 – Belinda Alvarado, 2010-2011 City Year New Hampshire Corps Member

"I serve because giving back contributes to peace."
 – Ricardo Esquivias, 2010-2012 City Year New Hampshire Corps Member