City Year
Boston
While Boston’s nickname is The Hub, known for being a vibrant center for academia, business, tech and medicine, some students in Boston face significant challenges every day. Together we can help students build on their strengths and thrive.
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We are City Year. We are challenging the educational status quo with tenacity, passion and empathy. We create environments where young people feel like they belong, so they can fulfill their potential.
With a strong culture and rich history, Boston has evolved into a welcoming and energetic city that is full of young professionals.
There are 250 highly-skilled AmeriCorps members working with students throughout Boston.
We partner with educators while supporting, mentoring and lifting up our students so that they are able to fully take advantage of their drive and skill sets.
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Boston is considered a world leader in innovation, education and the arts and is an ideal place to spend a year making an impact, growing as a leader and pursuing unique career opportunities.
Read about the local benefitsWe’ll walk you through how to use the MBTA to get across the city, how and where to find roommates and housing, and some hidden gems to make you feel like a local during your City Year Boston experience.
See our Boston city guideMore than 200 volunteers filled the halls of Excel High School in South Boston to paint murals, office spaces, lounges,...
Read more about More than 200 volunteers spruce up high school in South Boston in honor of MLK [7 News]250 AmeriCorps members will serve in Boston Public Schools to help local students stay on track to graduate high school and prepare for college and career success.
Read more about Young Leaders to Provide a Year of National Service with City Year to Help Students Succeed in SchoolCity Year has been driven by ideals since its founding 30 years ago by Harvard Law School graduates Michael Brown...
Read more about City Year's focus on education made a difference for these people [The Boston Globe]Erina Colombo is an Event Vice-Chair with City Year Boston and our first #WomxnCrushWednesday interviewee! Each week leading up to our...
Read more about #WCW: Erina ColomboConnect with us
!["Teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning." Robert John Meehan. ✨
We want to give a little extra love today and every day to our current teachers and past teachers! ❣️💫 In honor of the #LoveTeaching campaign, we asked Impact Manager, Erica Roberts, to share her experience as a teacher.👩🏼🏫
“As part of a 2nd year AmeriCorps teaching fellowship program, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to teach 6-8th grade social studies. Teaching allowed me to witness firsthand the power of young people who can make incredibly meaningful connections between historical events and the present day. Now, through my work as an Impact Manager for City Year Boston, I can continue supporting students through the management of my City Year team at UP Academy Boston. I’m proud to work in the field of education, and to have the opportunity to witness students redefining their histories.”❤️
Hug your teacher today, show them appreciation today, or ask why they #LoveTeaching.🤗
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[Photo descriptions: 1) Erica’s headshot in her red jacket. 2) Erica in the teacher’s room, holding the school’s dog. 🐶 3) Erica’s bulletin board that says, “Today’s news is tomorrow’s history.” 4) Erica’s yearbook picture.]
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"Teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning." Robert John Meehan. ✨
We want to give a little extra love today and every day to our current teachers and past teachers! ❣️💫 In honor of the #LoveTeaching campaign, we asked Impact Manager, Erica Roberts, to share her experience as a teacher.👩🏼🏫
“As part of a 2nd year AmeriCorps teaching fellowship program, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to teach 6-8th grade social studies. Teaching allowed me to witness firsthand the power of young people who can make incredibly meaningful connections between historical events and the present day. Now, through my work as an Impact Manager for City Year Boston, I can continue supporting students through the management of my City Year team at UP Academy Boston. I’m proud to work in the field of education, and to have the opportunity to witness students redefining their histories.”❤️
Hug your teacher today, show them appreciation today, or ask why they #LoveTeaching.🤗
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[Photo descriptions: 1) Erica’s headshot in her red jacket. 2) Erica in the teacher’s room, holding the school’s dog. 🐶 3) Erica’s bulletin board that says, “Today’s news is tomorrow’s history.” 4) Erica’s yearbook picture.]
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#LoveTeaching #teacherappreciation #CYB #nationalservice
It’s Wednesday folks, you'll know what that means... It’s time for some ⚡️#WellnessWednesday ⚡️! We’ll be highlighting practical self-care. The great thing about practicing self-care is that this is something that you do in our everyday routines. They are tasks that complete that fulfill the core aspect of your life. Tasks such as organizing your closet👚👖, keeping a clean & organized workspace or environment🧼, meal prepping🍴, or creating a budget! 🧾You do all these activities just to prevent future stress, which is awesome! If you haven’t done these tasks, that’s perfectly fine you can start now. 😊 •
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[Photo Description: Collage of our team's cleaning workspace.] _______________
#WellnessWednesday #SelfCare #SelfLove #PracticalSelfCare #CityYearBoston
💫WHY I SERVE: HENRY LE💫
“I serve because I believe in the importance of representation. I serve because I believe in the right to quality education. I serve because, as the child of Vietnamese immigrants, the dreams of families who leave their homes in hopes of a better future for the next generation is something that has inspired me just as much as it has affected me. I serve because I want to help shape the world for a better tomorrow. I serve to help make the wish my mother had for her children come true for other families.” •
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#WhyIServe with AmeriCorps member, Henry Le. Henry is a Vietnamese-American who grew up in Malvern, Pennsylvania and graduated from Shippensburg University as an English major. He now proudly serves on the BNY Mellon Team at the Washington Irving Middle School. When Henry is not doing service, he enjoys baking and reading! 🍽🥣📚 •
[Photo description: Henry laughing in Back Bay, Boston wearing his red jacket.] ___________________________
#WhyIServeWednesday
Last Thursday, we hosted 18-Minute Networking, a L.A.C.Y event (Life After City Year)🎓, dedicated to the professional growth and exploration of our AmeriCorps members. The day was filled with panels of professionals and alumni, resume and interview support sessions, and an afternoon of networking. 📄 Working professionals from various companies and fields volunteered to come and speak to our corps about what their job entails and answer any question they may have. Thank you to @deloitte sponsoring for this event and having alum, Eitan Adler come to speak! 🤗
A special shout-out to Caitlin Bueller, our Career Services & Operations Manager, for planning this spectacular event alongside our team! ❤️ We hope those who attended enjoyed the day as much as we did! [Image Description: 1) AmeriCorps gathered around in a circle for 18 Minute Networking. 2) A grid of different pictures from the event.]
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#AmeriCorps #18MinuteNetworking #Networking #Connections #FuturePlans
🍽️NEW BLOG: Kimmy Lee, City Year Boston alum and staff member on our human resources team, is passionate about the power food has to bring people together. “I have always seen food both as a source of personal joy and as an avenue to bring people together to build connection and community. Food opens the doorway to learning about different cultures and histories as well.”
In honor of Black History Month, we asked our resident foodie to highlight her favorite Black-owned eateries in the neighborhoods we serve. ⭐LINK IN BIO⭐
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[Image descriptions: 1) Kimmy enjoying some yummy food. 2) Collage of food photos.]
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#blackhistorymonth #bostoneats #eaterboston #bostonfoodies
Happy #WellnessWednesday City Year friends and family. Today we want to focus on emotional self-care, which are activities that help you connect, process, and reflect on your full range of emotions. Sometimes there are so many different situations going on in our lives that it can be overwhelming for us. As an AmeriCorps member the long hours spent at school, the challenges that arise within the classroom, along with everything in your personal lives, it can be a lot to handle. Talking about how you are feeling can help you process everything. And this doesn’t necessarily mean seeing a therapist. Talking to a mentor, or a friend you confide in is also a great tool. 👯♀️Journaling is a great way to practice emotional self-care, too. 📓 If writing doesn't do it for you, create art! Artistic expression is a great way to process big emotions. Draw, paint, sing, make music, and let your mind find peace through the act of creating! 🖍🎸🎤🎨 These are simple things that can help with self-care. We encourage you to regularly set time aside to focus on yourself and your needs.
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#WellnessWednesday #EmotionalSelfCare #SelfLove #CityYear #CYB
