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City Year
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 our nation's most pressing issues. Over the years, City Year has been built on the belief that one person can make a difference, and with the vision that one day service will be a common expectation - and a real opportunity - for citizens all around the world.
As a City Year corps member, you will immerse yourself in a year of service at one of 17 site locations across the United States or in Johannesburg, South Africa. City Year brings together young adults from diverse backgrounds for a demanding year of full-time community service, leadership development, and civic engagement. United in their desire to serve, these young leaders invest their talents and energy to solve critical problems in their communities, engage volunteers, and make a positive difference in the lives of others. As tutors, mentors, and role models, these idealistic leaders make a difference in the lives of children, and transform schools and neighborhoods. Just as important, during their year of service corps members develop civic leadership skills they can use throughout a lifetime of community service.
City Year is an AmeriCorps member.
http://www.cityyear.org/joincorps.aspx
Duration: 6 months - 1 year
Focus Area: Americorps Programs, Children & Youth, Community Organizing, Education, Social Services / Poverty
Deadline Month: April, February, May, November, Other / Varying deadlines
Location: Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, International, Los Angeles, CA, New York City, NY, San Francisco Bay Area, CA, U.S. Midwest, U.S. Northeast, U.S. South, U.S. West, Washington, D.C.
Open to: Graduating seniors, Recent graduates, Undergraduates
Notes: Students planning to pursue or currently pursuing a post-graduate degree should also look at the The Paul and Phyllis Fireman Public Service Fellowship at City Year.
City Year accepts applications during four cycles each year. The earlier you apply, the greater your chances for acceptance. Any applications received after May 31 will be considered based on limited availability.
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