We are excited you have joined City Year and will be serving the students of Columbia. Get service ready with our guide, leading up to registration day and beyond. We are with you every step of the way.
Welcome to Columbia
The information here, along with calls from current City Year AmeriCorps members and staff, newsletters and the Facebook group, will help you prepare for your time with City Year. Within each section, you will find guidance, resources, and tools to answer common questions and ease your transition into service.
Upcoming events
Explore local events and registration information. Check back periodically as new events will be posted throughout the year.
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We encourage you to secure housing and move prior to the first day of service to allow you to focus on building relationships with your teammates and immerse yourself in training.
There are several benefits offered to you, including relocation assistance.
The City Year uniform fosters a spirit of unity and common purpose. It builds trust with the students we serve and promotes young adults as service providers in education.
Your service year will be demanding. Learn more about how we will prepare and support you throughout your City Year journey.
Explore the answers to commonly asked questions about our policies, practices and uniform.
Whether you’re new to the city or have lived in Columbia for several years, there are always new and exciting things to experience here.
Prepare for registration day
All City Year AmeriCorps members must attend an in-person registration and present documentation to complete the hiring process and verify eligibility. Here's what you need to know to come prepared.
Learn about registration day Contact usComing into the corps for my first year, I did not know what to expect from the organization, inside or...
Read more about My experience as a City Year Team LeaderBetween the minutes of my first and second alarm, I think of how warm my bed is until my mind...
Read more about A day in the life of a CYSC AmeriCorps memberThe District Learning Network gathers several times throughout the year, both in-person and virtually, discussing shared challenges and surfacing strategies,...
Read more about Welcome the new District Learning Network of school leadersCity Year strongly believes in the idea that it takes a village to raise a child, so it is invaluable...
Read more about How City Year really prepares you for "the real world"
