Application process
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!
Application process
Wondering what’s involved in applying to City Year? Here are some things you can expect as you go through our application process.
Apply directly to a location (you can name up to three alternative locations), or apply to serve where most needed (if you’re willing to be placed in any location).
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Fill out the online application; it takes about 45 minutes to complete. The application includes four short answer questions that help us better understand your interest in City Year, relevant experiences and one professional reference.
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Virtually connect with a City Year staff member to talk about your skills and interests.
Prepare for your interviewWe’re here for you every step of the way
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. Have a question about City Year or the application process? Our recruiters are here with answers.
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Serving in the 2022-2023 school year
We are no longer accepting applications for service in the 2022-2023 school year. These roles begin in December and January.
December 2
December 2 was the final day to apply to serve students starting in January 2023.
- Reference form due on a rolling basis
- Interviews given on a rolling basis
- Notified of our decision on Fridays
- Decide to accept your invitation 1 week after offer sent or by December 12, whichever comes first.
Apply to serve in the 2023-2024 school year
Applications for the 2023-2024 school year open August 29, 2022. After the May 5 deadline, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
October 28
- Reference form due November 4
- Interview November 7-November 18
- Notified of our decision by December 2
- Decide to accept your invitation to serve by December 9
December 16
- Reference form due January 6
- Interview January 9-January 20
- Notified of our decision by January 27
- Decide to accept your invitation to serve by February 3
February 10
- Reference form due February 17
- Interview February 21-March 3
- Notified of our decision by March 10
- Decide to accept your invitation to serve by March 17
March 24
- Reference form due March 31
- Interview April 3-April 14
- Notified of our decision by April 21
- Decide to accept your invitation by April 28
May 5
- Reference form due on a rolling basis
- Interview on a rolling basis
- Notified of our decision on a rolling basis every Friday
- Decide to accept your invitation 1 week after offer sent
Summer 2023
- Reference form due based on timing of submission
- Interview on a rolling basis
- Notified of our decision on a rolling basis as soon as possible
- Decide to accept your invitation 2 business days after invitation
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After you’ve been offered and accepted your invitation to serve, here’s what you can expect
Background check
Because the safety of students is our priority, every incoming City Year AmeriCorps member must undergo a criminal history check. In cases where a criminal offense appears, the circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. You’ll receive an email about the criminal history check a few months before service starts.
Finding housing
While City Year does not provide housing, you’ll receive tips and information on finding housing from an admissions staff member and your location. You’ll also be connected to an online community of other confirmed AmeriCorps members to help you find roommates.
Registration
Plan to visit your City Year location one to two weeks prior to your start date to present documents and paperwork to confirm your eligibility to serve and enroll as an AmeriCorps member.
