Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alumni.
Here at City Year, we want to make our application process as smooth as possible. Here’s a checklist of application…
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From the start, I knew that in order to be successful, I needed to develop positive relationships with my teammates,…
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Interested in law school? One university partner believes that a gap year allows applicants the opportunity to gain valuable skills.
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Leading initiatives and planning events are two key components of the City Year AmeriCorps member role. Learn more about these…
Read the storyService to cause greater than self is one of City Year’s values. As a parent and educator, I have realized…
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Between the minutes of my first and second alarm, I think of how warm my bed is until my mind…
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City Year helped me understand our education system through service in schools and through a university partnership that helped me…
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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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Being a City Year AmeriCorps member is not only a transformative opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives…
Read the story Read on for advice from a City Year alum on finding housing before a year of service
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In the spirit of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the eight of us who comprise the team took a moment to reflect…
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How do you make your application stand out? Check out these tips from our recruitment staff
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