City Year was founded in 1988 on the belief that young people can change the world.
At City Year’s locations across the United States and in South Africa, young people – called “corps members” – serve full time for 10 months.
City Year’s vision is that one day the most commonly asked question of a young person will be, “Where are you going to do your service year?”
Every 26 seconds, a student gives up on school in America.
City Year leverages the talent, energy and idealism of corps members who serve as tutors, mentors and role models to help students stay on track – and get back on track – to graduate.
By giving corps members the skills and opportunities to serve in schools and neighborhoods across the country, City Year seeks to:
- Help students and schools succeed
- Build stronger communities
- Break down social barriers
- Develop young leaders
- Foster active citizenship
