Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

This blog is based on an AmeriCorps member training guide sponsored by Colgate, which in 2022 awarded City Year the…
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City Year honors four incredible alums for their dedication to social justice.
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Thinking about applying to serve with City Year, but not sure where? Well, lucky for you, City Year is serving…
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AmeriCorps members starting in January add capacity to existing City Year teams and support even more students in reaching their…
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Rebecca Charles served as an AmeriCorps member at City Year Philadelphia during the 2018-2019 school year. After her year of…
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Learn more about the benefits of service with City Year AmeriCorps, including preparation for a career, exclusive scholarships, the Segal…
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Our corps members can find opportunities to gain professional skills in marketing & communications during their time at City Year….
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Wondering how City Year can help prepare you for medical school? Check out this advice from a City Year alum…
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For City Year AmeriCorps members to serve as student success coaches, it’s important for them to establish strong working relationships…
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Creating support systems for students is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Learn how City Year service can propel you towards a…
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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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Check out these helpful tips to end your service term with City Year in a meaningful way for yourself and…
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