What are City Year values?

What are City Year values?

Here are the values that guide our work:

• Service to a cause greater than self. We dedicate ourselves to addressing shared civic challenges through unified action.
• Students first, collaboration always.
• Belief in the power of young people.
• Social justice for all.
• Level five leadership.
• Empathy.
• Inclusivity.
• Ubuntu.

What is the difference between AmeriCorps and City Year?

City Year is a proud member of AmeriCorps and is one of the largest AmeriCorps programs in the country. AmeriCorps is a federally funded network of national service programs that engages Americans in service to meet critical needs in education, public safety, health and the environment.

Who created City Year?

Michael Brown
Alan Khazei
City Year/Founders

City Year was founded in 1988 by Michael Brown and Alan Khazei, then-roommates at Harvard Law School, who felt strongly that young people in service could be a powerful resource for addressing America’s most pressing issues. They built City Year with the conviction that one person can make a difference.

Is City Year competitive?

It’s a highly competitive application process, but because we select based on a holistic set of criteria and experiences, and provide intensive coaching throughout the program, we are able to admit talented and committed high school graduates alongside recent college graduates.

What is the executive director of City Year New York?

The Executive Director of the New York site is responsible for leading, motivating, and retaining a passionate and experienced staff and ensuring that City Year New York meets its impact, revenue, recruitment, district partnership, and external relations goals.

Does City Year look good for law school?

For law schools, a desirable applicant often has more than a high LSAT score and undergraduate grade point average. Admissions committees are looking for candidates with “real world” experience and a demonstrated commitment to service and social justice—all things that City Year alumni bring to the table.

How is City Year funded?

Washington, D.C. City Year is a member of the AmeriCorps national service network, and is supported by the Corporation for National and Community Service, school district partnerships, and private philanthropy from corporations, foundations and individuals. …

Who can give to city year?

City Year is available to all, without regard to race, color, origin, gender, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. City Year is a US tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID Number: 22-2882549). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.

How do I apply to join city year?

Fill out the online application; it takes about 45 minutes to complete. The application includes four short answer questions that help us better understand your interest in City Year, relevant experiences and one professional reference. Virtually connect with a City Year staff member to talk about your skills and interests.

What is city year year?

City Year partners with public schools, the federal AmeriCorps program and the private sector to support student success.

Do city year recruiters contact you?

Official City Year recruiters and AmeriCorps will never contact you with a non @cityyear.org or non cns.gov email address and… Alum Claire Dempsey shares her experience of taking a gap year before college to do City Year. He motivates me. He’s the best person I ever met in the world…