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. We're currently accepting applications for full-year positions serving the 2024-2025 school year.
Start applicationNEW: City Year now accepts applications from the Common App for positions beginning in Summer 2024
If you are already using Common App to apply for colleges, you can save time by applying to City Year via Common App. If you do not have a Common App account, apply using City Year’s application.
Eligibility
- Must be 17-25 by July 1, 2024
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Must be a US citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
- Unfortunately, individuals who have received Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) through the US Department of Homeland Security are not eligible to serve as an AmeriCorps Member at this time
- Have served no more than 3 terms as an active AmeriCorps member
Last Deadline to Apply for positions beginning in Summer 2024: May 3, 2024.
Rolling admissions will follow at locations with availability. Apply now before it’s too late!
Student Success Coach
40-50 hours/week
- Supports student learning and development before, during and after school
- Works full-time schedule each week
- Serves 1,700 hours throughout the school year
Alternative service opportunities
25 or 35-40 hours/week
- Supports student learning and development during the school day only
- Works a fixed schedule approximately 35-40 hours per week, in most locations*
- Serves 1,200 hours throughout the school year*
Decide on a location
Apply directly to one of our sites. You’ll be able to list your secondary locations as well. 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.
Complete the application process
The application takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Application resources
Mentors needed
Applications are now open for the 2024-2025 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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