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.
Beth was one of the first volunteers to serve in the West Midlands in 2013 and ended up staying on…
Read the storyA team leader of one of the first City Year UK teams in London, Rodney went on to a career…
Read the storyThey 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 storyNot only did I change the lives of students during this academic year, but the children unknowingly have changed mine.
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 storyMy City Year UK experience is one I’ll never forget and is one that I would probably do all over…
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…
Read the storyLooking back, the year was also a bridge between university and work, paving the way for new opportunities.
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