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5 things you should know before applying
Thinking about applying to serve with City Year AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!
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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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Each year, many of our AmeriCorps members relocate to cities across the country to begin service. We know that this…
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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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Amari has learned to lead with empathy throughout his two years of service with City Year AmeriCorps. Learn more about…
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The circle has intrigued brilliant minds and more recently helped NASA explore Mars! Learn more about Pi and how it…
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Explore seven cities where we have a need for extraordinary young people to serve and mentor students.
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Hidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.
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A Baton Rouge program is working to set students on a path to success by providing academic support and creating...
Read more about Baton Rouge organization making positive impacts with focus on academic success“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” – Isaac Newton Isaac...
Read more about Honoring and Remembering Dee Dee ReillyConsider serving with City Year Baton Rouge! Here are three ways they work to support AmeriCorps members through their year...
Read more about Three amazing ways to support AmeriCorps membersIn Chinese culture each year corresponds with twelve animals on the Chinese calendar, almost like a mascot for the year....
Read more about "City Year" of the Rat: A Journey in Self-Growth
