Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
The first week of school always brings energy, challenges, and fresh opportunities. At Jacksonville Middle School (JMS), nearly 1,000 students…
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If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…
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The start of the school year at Jacksonville Elementary School (JES) has been filled with energy, growth, and connection for…
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So, you’re about to start your first year as a tutor, mentor or student success coach, working closely with K-12…
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Why I serve with City Year and what my day looks like When my alarm goes off at 5:45 each…
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Read more and check the City Year blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…
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Learn what it’s like to serve at City Year and what to expect at the start of service. City Year…
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Next week, many City Year sites, including City Year Philadelphia, will welcome their new first year AmeriCorps to their pre-service…
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Have some burning questions before applying to serve with City Year? Find those answers here!
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Five helpful facts about serving as a City Year AmeriCorps member One of the most frequent questions that City Year…
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Before the start of a new school year, City Year’s 29 U.S. sites welcome a new group of talented and…
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My time with City Year has simultaneously been the hardest and most rewarding year of my life. The long exhausting…
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