Join the Corps

“The kids I work with leave such a long-lasting impression on me. I’m glad to know that with City Year, I’m doing the same back.” -Nailah Hart, Senior Corps Member City Year Washington, DC

GIVE A YEAR. CHANGE THE WORLD.

Join City Year Washington, DC! We are currently accepting applications for members to begin in August 2009.

WANT TO KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE A CORPS MEMBER?

Check out our CORPS MEMBER BLOG Read our corps member profile! Experience a day in the life of a corps member. Watch City Year Washington, DC corps members in action!

As a City Year Washington, DC corps member, you will join more than 85 other teammates in serving the children and schools of Washington, DC.

If you are interested in joining City Year Washington, DC:

• Visit our national admissions Web site for answers to frequently asked questions and more details about the application process.
• Speak with corps members and learn more about our program. Attend an evening Recruitment Open House or a morning Breakfast of Champions Open House at City Year Washington, DC’s Headquarters!  Or join us for one of our Saturday service projects and experience life as a City Year Washington, DC corps member first-hand.
• Contact us! We would be happy to answer any of your questions about the application process or provide more information about life as a City Year Washington, DC corps member.  Please call the DC recruitment hotline at 202.742.7400 or email us.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Complete the online application, including three essays.
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 Washington, DC office. 
4. Interview. City Year is a competitive program and we conduct interviews with all of our candidates. If you are unable to interview locally, City Year will conduct a phone interview with you. We will contact you to schedule an interview after we receive your completed application and references.

The City Year service year, much like the traditional school year, runs from late August to late June. Applications submitted later in the year are typically competing with a much larger pool of applicants. The sooner you apply, the better your chances of acceptance. To learn more about our application deadlines, click here.