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

Learn to be a change agent during service with City Year AmeriCorps for a potential career in change management.
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Math is a critically important subject but can be intimidating. City Year AmeriCorps members can create a welcoming, fun and…
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Starting a service year with City Year, I was nervous about what the experience would be like. Now that I’ve…
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City Year AmeriCorps members who are interested in serving another year have the opportunity to apply for the civic engagement…
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I grew up in Lexington,Massachusetts, a town that is well known for two things: being the start of…
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City Year AmeriCorps members greet and welcome students to school every morning to start the day on a positive note.
Read the storyOne of the most interesting parts of service is the people that you meet along the way. From the staff…
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City Year honors four incredible alums for their dedication to social justice.
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The best thing about serving with the same students for two years is that you’re able to see a more…
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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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Student learning involves a combination of “catching up” and “keeping up” in the classroom. Here is how City Year AmeriCorps…
Read the storyCity Year has been in the midst of a leadership transition as we begin the 2022-23 school year, welcoming a…
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