“What I loved the most about my City Year was the fact that I realized the amount of power our service had. It makes you feel like you can change the world.”
- Michael Stevens, City Year Louisiana alum & Current City Year Washington, DC Staff
At City Year, we realize that a full-time volunteer commitment is not possible for everyone. The “City Year For A Day” (CYFAD) program aspires to make community service opportunities more accessible to all individuals. These one-day events engage local residents with high school and college students, community organizations, corporate employees and other volunteers to serve together on projects that make a transformational, inspirational and sustainable difference in the DC community.
A typical CYFAD involves 50-200 people, and takes place at a DC public school, recreation center, homeless shelter or local park. Examples of service projects include revitalizing playgrounds, painting murals, reclaiming green spaces, planting community gardens, and renovating and painting housing units, classrooms, hallways and libraries.
City Year Washington, DC invites volunteers of all ages to join our service days throughout the year. Below are the dates for our service days, and we hope you'll join us!
Saturday, October 24 (Make a Difference Day)
Saturday, December 12
Monday, January 18 (MLK Day)
Saturday, February 13
Saturday, March 20
Saturday, April 24 (Global Youth Service Day)
If you are interested in joining us for service or want more information, please contact Joel Shuherk.