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

As City Year centers equity in our research work, we’ve defined and adjusted new capacities: community-based action research, trend forecasting…
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Impact Managers are an integral part of the City Year experience and offer Corps members support and build trusting relationships…
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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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This blog is based on an AmeriCorps member training guide sponsored by Colgate, which in 2022 awarded City Year the…
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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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AmeriCorps members starting in January add capacity to existing City Year teams and support even more students in reaching their…
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For City Year AmeriCorps members to serve as student success coaches, it’s important for them to establish strong working relationships…
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Creating support systems for students is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Learn how City Year service can propel you towards a…
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Learn what it’s like to serve at City Year and what to expect at the start of service. City Year…
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Check out these helpful tips to end your service term with City Year in a meaningful way for yourself and…
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Support students and AmeriCorps members by putting your noses on and supporting the Red Nose Day campaign!
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City Year emphasizes trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve. Learn more about these developmental student relationships.
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