Welcome to Seattle!
Living in Seattle certainly comes with a lot of perks. Coffee, ferries, mountains, biking and more. We believe helping thousands of students in Seattle Public Schools reach their full potential tops the list.
Living in Seattle
The city is considered a world leader in innovation, offers breathtaking landscapes and is an ideal place to spend a year supporting students while learning and growing as a leader yourself. With a strong culture and rich history, Seattle is a welcoming and energetic city that is full of young professionals and diverse leadership.
Most AmeriCorps members have two to three roommates and typically live in Beacon Hill, Central District, Othello, Columbia City, Westwood, Rainier Beach, South Park, White Center and Highland Park. We recommend HotPads, Live Lovely apartment finder, Craigslist, oodle apartment finder, oodle roommate finder and the CYSKC AmeriCorps member Facebook group to help find your new home.
Public transportation is viable for getting around the city, and AmeriCorps members receive a free King County Metro Transit bus and light rail pass for the year. Seattle is also accessible by bike, and some City Year AmeriCorps members bring their personal vehicles. You can also look into Seattle’s food assistance program.
This year, 84 City Year AmeriCorps members will support over 4000 students in 10 Seattle schools.
What it means to serve in Seattle.
Learn more about living and serving in Seattle firsthand.
Other helpful links for your City Year in Seattle
- Read tips on living in Seattle on a budget, or search for cheap and discounted things to do in Seattle
- Go to Seattle museums on their free admission days
- Walk through the hustle and bustle of Pike Place Market
- Take a sightseeing boat ride trip around the Puget Sound
- Discover the distinct neighborhoods of Seattle
- Visit your closest Seattle Public Library
- Things To Do
- City of Seattle
- Read The Seattle Times
- Visit one of many local Farmers’ Markets
