At City Year’s locations across the United States and in South Africa, young people – called “corps members” – serve full time for 10 months. These young leaders put their idealism to work for the children and communities they serve in these programs:
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City Year’s youth service corps is one of the largest in America, with initiatives tailored to meet community needs. While there are differences in specific service initiatives and partners, the way in which corps members make a difference remains the same.
Corps members serve in schools as:
This school-based service is at the heart of City Year’s “Whole School, Whole Child” approach to transformative change in the lives of children and their school environment.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
One of the important ways corps members share their belief in service and their commitment to helping children is by leading programs that teach elementary, middle school, and high school students about their ability to make a difference:
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In addition to helping schools and students reach new heights, City Year corps members transform their site communities through physical service.
By engaging community members, corporate partners, and civic leaders in this work, corps members help share the power of service.
School-Based Service
Youth Leadership
Community Transformation