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.
A list of things that have helped in staying sane along with things that have helped to make working, or…
Read the storyNot only did I change the lives of students during this academic year, but the children unknowingly have changed mine.
Read the storyBooks by Black authors, as recommended by Team Legends in London.
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 storyThe story of how the City Year Football Club came to exist.
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 storyA volunteer mentor discusses how City Year has improved her leadership and communication skills.
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 storyBy taking advantage of numerous opportunities available at CYUK for free, including working with a corporate mentor and completing level…
Read the storyAs a Queer volunteer mentor for City Year, I’m here to tell you all about my experience as a mentor,…
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