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

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City Year’s Luke Hostetter Honors 2025 AmeriCorps Graduates
June 22, 2025

In his graduation speech to City Year’s AmeriCorps volunteers, Luke Hostetter reflects on a year of service that impacted over…

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Alumni Spotlight: Wolf Reese Finds His Path While Working With Students

Wolf Reese didn’t expect City Year to change the course of his life—but it did. From navigating culture shock at…

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Benefits & Resources
Tips and tricks for a great application
June 16, 2025

How do you make your application stand out? Check out these tips from our recruitment staff

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Our Impact
Why I Serve at City Year Greater Boston
June 10, 2025

I chose to serve a year with City Year Greater Boston because I wanted to embody and practice the values…

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Mentoring students: a two-way street

City Year Providence AmeriCorps alumnus Justin Roias knows firsthand how positive relationships with caring adults can help children succeed as…

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A Night to Remember: Starry Night Gala 2025 Recap 
June 6, 2025

On May 28, 2025, City Year Greater Boston welcomed nearly 400 guests to our annual Starry Night Gala, an unforgettable…

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Benefits & Resources
Four tips for making the best first impression through your job application
May 27, 2025

Here are a few tips from the members of City Year’s Talent Acquisition team that will help you confidently craft…

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The Corps
Thoughtful ways to say goodbye to your students
May 20, 2025

Check out these helpful tips to end your service term with City Year in a meaningful way for yourself and…

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City Year builds developmental relationships with students
The Corps
Successfully closing out student relationships
May 13, 2025

City Year emphasizes trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve. Learn more about these developmental student relationships.

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Our Alumni
City Year as a mentorship multiplier
May 6, 2025

At City Year, we know, and research shows, that mentorship can change lives and improve long-term outcomes for young people….

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Our Impact
Young Entrepreneurs Shine at City Year San José/Silicon Valley’s First-Ever Enterprise Challenge Regional Competition
May 1, 2025

This April, City Year San José/Silicon Valley proudly hosted our first-ever Enterprise Challenge regional competition, in partnership with The King’s…

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Our Impact
Standing Strong for Our Students, Our Corps, and the Future of National Service

Dear City Year community, In 2008, I proudly wore the red jacket as an AmeriCorps member serving with City Year…

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National Partners