Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alumni.
Topics include: When will I get paid? How many hours should I expect to work each day? Are we required…
Read the storyTopics include: Wondering what your year of service will look like? Our partner schools for 2022-2023 What’s special at City…
Read the storyTopics include: Attendance policy Commitment to diversity, belonging, inclusion and equity Covid-19 policy Attendance policy City Year’s attendance and…
Read the storyTopics include: Welcome to Seattle Museums for all Outdoor activities Welcome to Seattle! We are so excited to have…
Read the storyTopics include: Commuting in Seattle Transportation benefit Using your ORCA card Commuting in Seattle Taking public transit Buses: Buses…
Read the storyTopics include: Why do we wear uniforms? Uniform pieces Do I have to wear the uniform every day? When will…
Read the storyCity Year Seattle/King County’s plan to support students’ pandemic rebound and how they will strengthen the AmeriCorps experience.
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What does it mean to “do service” in a world no longer bound by ones and zeroes? City Year AmeriCorps…
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From August 3rd-7th, City Year partnered with Hulu to offer a career and professional development experience like no other! This…
Read the storyIf Alex is behind in class, he asks to come work in the City Year in-school office during lunch. He…
Read the storyAs an AmeriCorps member, my success in supporting our students academically and behaviorally rests in my ability to establish a…
Read the storyI do not tend to remember the past in detail, but I will vividly remember this particular moment from my…
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