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

Service Year Advisors help prospective and confirmed corps members move from application to registration and are a valuable resource to…
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Thinking about applying to serve with City Year AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!
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Learn more about the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, given to all City Year AmeriCorps alumni to help further their education.
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If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…
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Rep. Matt Wilhelm’s City Year experience inspired a deep appreciation for national service and made him a lifelong advocate of…
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Read our Talent Acquisition team’s top six tips on crafting a great cover letter, resume, and application for positions across…
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As the heart of this organization, we simply could not do this work without you. Thank you.
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A City Year alum who now works for City Year Detroit shares her reflections during Women’s History Month about the…
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Going from a gap year with City Year to Peace Corps was a natural next step for this alum. Read…
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City Year Alumni go on to have diverse careers. See how you can advance yours through a law degree.
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we invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential…
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Congratulations on starting your City Year journey! As a mid-year AmeriCorps member who begins service in the middle of the…
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