News
Recent news from City Year London:
City Year London reaches finals of national volunteering awards
6 February, 201206/02/12
City Year London has been named as one of just three finalists in the vInspired national awards.
The annual awards are the largest of their kind, celebrating the achievements and dedication of young volunteers. They aim to challenge negative attitudes towards young people by highlighting the creativity , motivation and generosity of some of the most inspiring young volunteers in the country.
The City Year London team has been nominated as a national finalist for London in the ‘Best Team’ category. Read More »
City Year in the News:
Read our latest articles in:
The Sunday Times here.
The Huffington Post here
The Times Educational Supplement here
MORE THAN 500 YOUNG PEOPLE APPLY TO JOIN CITY YEAR AS CHILDREN’S MINISTER VISITS
2 February, 2012More than 500 young people have now applied to join City Year to ‘give up a year and change the world.’
City Year recruits passionate 18-25 year olds to work on a full time but voluntary basis in inner city schools.
This week we reached a recruitment milestone of having received the 500th application to serve with us. Read More »
Cabinet Office Minister, Francis Maude meets City Year London volunteers
6 January, 2012Cabinet Office Minister, Francis Maude today made a special visit to Whitmore Primary School in Hackney to meet City Year volunteers and see firsthand how they are making a big difference at the school.
Mr Maude met Head teacher, Penny Smith and City Year team leader Chilima Sianyeuka for a tour of the school and to observe some of the classes where City Year corps members are supporting teachers and helping children. Read More »
City Year London moves into Brixton and Tottenham
6 January 2012
City Year London has expanded its mentoring programme into two new London boroughs as new volunteers join up with two secondary schools, located in Haringey and Lambeth.
City Year volunteers, in their iconic red bomber jackets, will be serving at Gladesmore Community School in Tottenham and the ARK school, Evelyn Grace Academy, in Brixton; acting as role models and supporting tutors to the students. Read More »
Research finds City Year role models have positive impact in schools
30 November, 201130 November 2011
An independent evaluation has found that teachers, pupils and volunteers are highly positive about the difference City Year is making to schools and children. Read More »
9 November, 2011
City Year London wins 2012 vinspired award for Team Activity
8 November, 2011
City Year London is thrilled to have been selected as regional winner in the vinspired National Awards for Team Activity! This award celebrates the incredible dedication and enthusiasm of our 57 corps members who keep on giving so much of their time and effort toward helping young children in London. Read more about the award here.
