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 corps members 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
