 | “Serving with City Year allows me put my passion for serving others into action. Successes at City Year are never attributed to just one person. We all share the positive results from the work we do. I enjoy seeing the results of what hundreds of corps members accomplish first-hand.”--Aaron Gougis, City Year Chicago corps member |
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Join City Year Chicago
As a City Year Chicago corps member, you will join 125 of your peers in serving children and youth in Chicago’s public schools. Get ready to make a difference as you improve a child’s ability to read, or serve as role model to middle or high school youth.
If you are interested in joining City Year Chicago:
- Visit our national admissions Web site for answers to frequently asked questions and more details about the application process.
Attend an Open House! Speak with corps members and learn more about our program.
- Contact us! We would be happy to answer any of your questions about the application process or provide upcoming Open House dates. Please call the Chicago recruitment hotline at 312-464-9899 extension 2250 or email us at chicagorecruitment@cityyear.org.
The Application Process
- Complete the online application. If you cannot apply online, you can either download a paper application or contact us to request a hard copy application.
- Letters of Recommendation. Request two letters of recommendation, using the forms provided in the application, from people who know you on a professional or academic basis.
- Mail the completed references to the City Year Chicago office. If you completed a hard copy application also mail us your application form and essays.
- Interview. City Year is a competitive program and we conduct interviews with all of our candidates. If you are unable to interview locally, City Year will conduct a phone interview with you.
Learn more about our application deadlines.