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

We encourage AmeriCorps members to reflect how they have also personally grown and stay connected with each other after graduation…
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Not sure what you want to do after service? With City Year, you’ll receive the support you need to create…
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We have a new interactive map to help find information that’s most important to you about serving with City Year….
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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…
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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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Help City Year win a chance to present at SXSW EDU 2021 on the role of the City Year AmeriCorps…
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