City Year Philadelphia
Philadelphia is a vibrant, diverse city known for its commitment to community service and education. City Year Philly is proud to be a part of this mission, with 200 AmeriCorps members supporting over 10,000 students in 16 schools.
Support students in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is a vibrant, diverse city known for a commitment to service and education. It was recently recognized as a national model for making serving the community more common. City Year Philly is proud to be a part of the mission as over 200 AmeriCorps members support students in 16 schools.
From famous historical sites, arts, culture and music to authentic Philly cheesesteaks, die-hard sports fans, and more, see all that Philadelphia has to offer.
We partner with educators in lifting up our students and helping create learning environments where all students can build on their strengths and fully engage in learning.
There are over 200 highly-skilled AmeriCorps members working with more than 10,000 students throughout Philadelphia.
Ready to apply?
Great! We are excited to work together to grow our communities, while you learn valuable skills for the future.
Start application Connect with a recruiterGo into your City Year with resource and information from classroom environments to housing, and some hidden gems to help you feel like a part of the community during your City Year Philadelphia experience.
Philadelphia is a mid-size city that offers a lot to explore ranging from its famous historical sites to the outdoors. It is an ideal place for young people to serve and make an impact in students’ lives and the community.
Read about the local benefitsWe’ll walk you through how to use public transportation 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 experience.
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"I serve because education is the most important and the most sufficient outlet to life. I serve because I’ve witnessed the atrocities that the street brings and the temptations that it holds. I serve because I know I have the strength within, as a person who is flexible, sincere, patient and empathetic, things that all children are deserving of. Being able to be someone’s outlet, letting them know that they’re worth it and that throwing in the towel isn’t the endgame is fulfilling, and provides care and nurturing in some of the most momentous years of our children’s lives." -Chaya Plummer, @cy_forrest #WhyIServe
Do you want to serve with City Year? Our next application deadline is TOMORROW! Complete your application at cityyear.org/apply-now.
You're all number 1 in our books! Happy @AmeriCorps Member Appreciation Month to all of our amazing Corps members serving in Philadelphia schools! We value your service, hard work, and dedication to #educationequity - especially during these challenging times. #AmeriThanks
Happy #WomensHistoryMonth from City Year Philadelphia! Throughout March, we'll be spotlighting Women's History Month activities in Philly schools, celebrating female leadership in our communities, and reflecting on the inspirational women who have touched our lives.
Want to share a Women's History Month story from your school or @AmeriCorps team? Tag @cityyearphilly in your post or send us a DM!
One thing at this uncertain time is certain: City Year @AmeriCorps members will be there, for our students and our schools.
Our next application deadline is coming up next week on Friday, March 5! Start your application at cityyear.org/apply-now.
Save the date for City Year's virtual Red Jacket Gala on Thursday, May 6!
Help us continue our work in Philadelphia schools and enjoy a magical, fun-filled evening with City Year. All you have to do is make a donation of any amount to our campaign, and you're invited to attend our Red Jacket Gala!
What are you waiting for? Visit secure.qgiv.com/event/redjacketgala (or click the link in bio) to donate and learn more! #RedJacketGalaCYP
"Like in any large city, there are a lot of immigrant families here—I come from one of them. And I know that a lot of people who don’t share this experience don’t understand the complexities of it."
Read more about Brianna Moran's City Year journey with @cysouthwark and her experience supporting multilingual and multicultural student communities. Link in bio!
