Ready to do your part?
City Year AmeriCorps members play a critical role in helping students connect with their school community and engage in their learning. Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 school year!
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Unfortunately, individuals who have received Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are not eligible to serve as AmeriCorps members at this time.
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Be between the ages of 17 and 25 (by July 1, 2023)
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Have earned your high school diploma or GED equivalent (by July 1, 2023)
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Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
Unfortunately, individuals who have received Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are not eligible to serve as AmeriCorps members at this time. -
Have served no more than three terms as an active AmeriCorps member.
Try againHow this works
We want to give you a few more ways to make sure you are ready for the application and the experience itself. If you're a jump right in kind of person, feel free to scroll all the way to the bottom.
First, decide on your location
In the City Year application, you can designate your location preferences in one of two ways:
If you have a city in mind, you can apply to the individual location. You will be able to rank your top three preferences in the application.
You can also apply “wherever I’m most needed,” meaning that you are willing to relocate and serve at any of City Year’s locations nationwide.
It’s a big decision to choose where you want to spend 11 months helping students succeed.
Explore our locationsThen, decide on the role and service term that’s best for you
City Year AmeriCorps members have three opportunities to serve students. All roles are not available in all locations. Click the links below to explore position descriptions and locations where each opportunities are available.
Please note, the School Day Learning Coach and Afterschool Enrichment Coach roles are currently only available in select locations as we pilot these new opportunities.
- Supports student learning and development before, during and after school
- Works full-time service schedule of 40-50 hours each week
- Serves 1700 hours throughout the school year
- Supports student learning and enrichment outside of the school time
- Works a fixed schedule of approximately 25 hours a week
- Serves 900 hours throughout the school year
Next, check out our application resources
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Our AmeriCorps members are student success coaches. Learn more about their role supporting students.
What is a student success coach?Finally, fill out the application
The application will ask for the contact information of one professional reference. Talk to your reference about why you are applying to City Year.
Start by making an account with us. This will help you track and save your progress as well as access personalized information once the application is complete.
We recommend 45-60 minutes and for you to be in a space where you draw your inspiration. Several questions require your detailed thoughts and perspective.
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Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 school year. City Year AmeriCorps members play a critical role in helping students connect with their school community and engage in their learning.
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