Read our stories about City Year Philadelphia AmeriCorps members, alumni, staff, and partners to learn more about our work in schools to support student success and advance educational equity.
In order to bring in some additional spending money, some AmeriCorps members opt to pick up a second part-time position outside of service. Taryn Painter, a first-year Corps member serving at Kensington High School, shares her personal experiences and best tips for managing a second job with service.
City Year Philadelphia’s founding year was really magical. The staff and Corps were just amazing. The Corps stepped up time and time again because they believed in the potential of the site. I know that our founding Corps would be proud of the work that’s happening today in Philadelphia.