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.
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Before you apply, make sure that you understand what City Year is about. A year of volunteering is often life…
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A list of things that have helped in staying sane along with things that have helped to make working, or…
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Not only did I change the lives of students during this academic year, but the children unknowingly have changed mine.
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Books by Black authors, as recommended by Team Legends in London.
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CYUK volunteer mentor shares her giving story
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After a week of workshops and reflections, members of Team Lighthouse and Team Joy have created this special piece on…
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The story of how the City Year Football Club came to exist.
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A volunteer mentor talks about the life changing experinece of serving with City Year UK.
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A volunteer mentor discusses how City Year has improved her leadership and communication skills.
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My City Year UK experience is one I’ll never forget and is one that I would probably do all over…
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By taking advantage of numerous opportunities available at CYUK for free, including working with a corporate mentor and completing level…
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As a Queer volunteer mentor for City Year, I’m here to tell you all about my experience as a mentor,…
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