• Have a high school diploma or GED by start of service
• Be able to dedicate 11 months to full-time service
• Be between the ages of 18 and 25
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident alien
• Have served no more than three terms in another AmeriCorps, NCCC or VISTA program
• Agree to a background or security check

11 month program
Leadership Training and paid community service

City Year is one national organization with 29 locations nationwide. You may select your location preference and up to three additional locations.

If you are willing to serve anywhere, you should apply to “serve where most needed” and you will be placed at the site with the most open positions at the time.

City Year,Inc. is a national service organization for young adults, ages 17-24, to participate in full time community service typically within area schools, for the improvement of urban neighborhoods. An Americorp program.

The term of service for AmeriCorps members begins in late July or early August of each year. Exact dates vary by location and generally follow the local school year calendar.