Join the Corps

Join City Year Greater Philadelphia

If you are interested in joining, APPLY NOW.  Positions are filling up quickly.

As a City Year Greater Philadelphia corps member, you will join 225 teammates in serving the children and schools of Philadelphia.

If you are interested in joining City Year Greater Philadelphia:

• Visit our national 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.  Please call the Philadelphia Recruitment Department at 267-386-7035 or email us at philadelphiarecruitment@cityyear.org.

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 Greater Philadelphia office.  If you completed a hard copy application also mail us your application form and essays. 
4. 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.