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Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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Our Alumni
City Year as a mentorship multiplier
January 12, 2026

At City Year, we know, and research shows, that mentorship can change lives and improve long-term outcomes for young people….

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Benefits & Resources
Five things you should know before applying
January 5, 2026

Thinking about applying to serve with City Year AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!

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The Corps
Three self-care tips to support your well-being during AmeriCorps service
December 29, 2025

Learn from two City Year alums about how boundaries and healthy approaches to self-care helped them better support students.

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Benefits & Resources
Four tips to help your mid-year move
December 22, 2025

Congratulations on starting your City Year journey! As a mid-year AmeriCorps member who begins service in the middle of the…

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The Corps
What you can expect as a mid-year AmeriCorps member
December 15, 2025

AmeriCorps members starting in January add capacity to existing City Year teams and support even more students in reaching their…

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The Corps
Protected: Multi-sector initiative aims to add value to college degrees and the workforce through service opportunities
December 8, 2025

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Our Impact
Point of View: National service is a workforce solution hiding in plain sight
December 3, 2025

The Workforce Solution Hiding in Plain Sight: National service builds durable, employer-ready skills There’s a lot being written and discussed…

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The Corps
Holiday Edition: Five ways to describe your City Year to your family
November 24, 2025

Your City Year service journey can be hard to describe. Check out these tips for describing your service to friends…

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Our Impact
Serving as a City Year afterschool enrichment coach
November 20, 2025

There are multiple ways you can serve students in ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ with City Year. We have three roles we’re actively recruiting…

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The Corps
Three reasons students may be thankful for their student success coach
November 19, 2025

Yes, we know the holiday season can be stressful—making travel plans, wrapping up work before winter break, figuring out what…

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Serving as a City Year school day learning coach
Our Impact
Serving as a City Year school day learning coach
November 12, 2025

Did you know there are three different ways you can coach, guide and inspire students in ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ with City Year?…

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Education
Everything you need to know about returning for another year as a City Year AmeriCorps member
November 11, 2025

Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners