Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
To ensure more young adults can serve, City Year will be raising stipends for first year AmeriCorps members to at…
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Not all cities have robust public transit systems, so it may be best to commute by car for some sites….
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You won’t need a car to serve in one of these cities! Here are four sites that offer free public…
Read the story You’ve accepted the invitation to serve, but now what? Here’s what you need to know about registration day at City…
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Thinking about college after City Year service? Here are five exclusive scholarships that help you achieve your education goals after…
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Wherever you are in the application process, we want to help you feel prepared to serve with City Year. Here…
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Connect with your service year advisor, join virtual engagement sessions, learn more about your new community, and complete your onboarding…
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Service Year Advisors help prospective and confirmed corps members move from application to registration and are a valuable resource to…
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Cooking healthy, delicious and affordable meals on a budget is easy. Read on for five great recipes made with AmeriCorps…
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While working on her City Year application, Jessica Butay reached the question: ‘Where would you like to apply to serve?’…
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Taking a gap year, whether it’s between high school and college, during your undergraduate years or after college, is a…
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Through City Year’s University Partnership with the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, Walker took advantage of…
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