Our stories
Stories are woven into the fabric of our organisation and we hope that anyone who is involved with us will go away with their own City Year story to tell - of how young people are changing Britain for the better. Please share them. We hope they will inspire many more.
They said, “If you think you’re a leader, please stand up.” Now, many arose but to my seat I was…
Read the storyNicole, 24, joined City Year UK after completing her master’s degree. She shares her typical day. “My team was based…
Read the storyFocus on the Credit Suisse EMEA Foundation City Year UK was still in its infancy when we got an enormous…
Read the storyBefore you apply, make sure that you understand what City Year is about. A year of volunteering is often life…
Read the storyCYUK volunteer mentor shares her giving story
Read the storyAfter a week of workshops and reflections, members of Team Lighthouse and Team Joy have created this special piece on…
Read the storyA volunteer mentor talks about the life changing experinece of serving with City Year UK.
Read the storyLatifah from our London Volunteer Mentor cohort shares some top tips for wellbeing during the pandemic.
Read the storyMy City Year UK experience is one I’ll never forget and is one that I would probably do all over…
Read the storyCity Year UK’s Team Idealism in Greater Manchester have created a wonderful ‘COVID-19 Wellbeing Pack’ to keep us all feeling…
Read the storyThe unique opportunities that City Year UK provided me with continue to set apart my life and career to this…
Read the storyWith these invaluable leadership skills and the experience I gained during my two years at City Year UK, I felt…
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