You're here because you see something: the need to provide support in local schools so that all students can engage more deeply with their learning and succeed. Learn how City Year creates environments where students—and you—can thrive.
Rising graduation rates show change is possible.
Lack of access to resources lead to disparities in educational, health, and economic outcomes.
When students are supported in their social interactions and self-regulation.
For students who reach 10th grade on time and on track in their attendance, behavior and course performance.
You see students with the talent, potential and desire to offer so much to the world but without adequate access to the learning environments and resources they need to thrive. So, you work with a team of your peers who share your commitment to service. Together you get stronger, learn from each other and build each other up.
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Read moreabout City Year AmeriCorps members are student success coachesCity Year has developed a strong culture of hard work, empathy, respect and understanding.
Read moreabout Building Trust With StudentsHe motivates me. He's the best person I ever met in the world... I have no other people like him... that's always on me, pushing me."
MannySixth grader in Providence, RI talking about City Year AmeriCorps member Justin Roias.
More than 40,000 City Year alums are taking the skills learned during their year of service into their communities and the workforce. Learn how your experience as a City Year AmeriCorps member will help you thrive in any field.
Learn moreJoin a community that helps you grow by helping others grow. City Year is currently accepting full year applications for the 2025-2026 school year.
When we invest in young people, we ensure that their talents and contributions are available to our communities in the future.
City Year partners with public schools, the federal AmeriCorps program and the private sector to support student success.
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