YOUNG HEROES & CITY HEROES
“That is something Young Heroes has taught me: the power I, and the rest of us have, to make a difference...We are all a vehicle of service to others!”
- Meiraf, 8th grade
 | YOUNG HEROES
Young Heroes is a six-month service-learning program for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in the DC-metro area. Young Heroes work in diverse teams to learn the value and importance of teamwork, establish common ground, and break down social barriers.Young Heroes seeks to foster the development of middle school youth into active citizens through out-of-school service learning. |
 | CITY HEROES
City Heroes is a leadership development program for 9th – 12th grade students that empowers them to be positive members of their community and play a role as the leaders of today. They spend 2-3 weekends a month from December – May building their awareness and understanding of social issues in their community. They are able to take part in planning and carrying out hands-on community service projects in the DC Metro area such as painting murals and working in community gardens. |
How to Apply
Download a Young Heroes Recommendation Form and Young Heroes Application, or a City Heroes Recommendation Form and City Heroes Application, print, complete and MAIL or FAX the application to:
City Year Washington, DC
Attn: Heroes Program
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 1130
Washington, DC 20009
Fax: (202) 776-7788
For more information please contact Heroes Program Manager Stefanie Vestal or visit our national Youth Leadership page.