Join the Corps

“I joined City Year for the challenge – I stay because of the work I do everyday in schools, in parks, in neighborhoods. It’s the best decision I’ve ever made.”
– City Year New York Corps Member  ‘04-05

Join City Year New York

As a City Year New York corps member, you will join more than 230 other teammates in serving the children and schools of New York City.

If you are interested in joining City Year New York:

• Visit our admissions Web site 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 the NY recruitment hotline at 646.452.3643 or to email us please click here.
  
  
• See what some of our corps members are saying about why they serve.
  
  
• Sign up to recieve text alerts from City Year New York.
  
  
• Interested in finding out what our current corps members are thinking about during their year of service? Click on the icon below.

  

The Application Process

1. Complete the online application. If you cannot apply online, you can either download a paper application or contact us to request a hard copy application.
   
   
2. 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.
   
   
3. Mail the completed references to the City Year New York office.  If you completed a hard copy application also mail us your application form and essays.
   
   
4. Interview. City Year is a competitive program and we conduct interviews with all of our qualified candidates. If you are unable to interview locally, City Year will conduct a phone interview with you.
   

To learn more about our application deadlines, click here.