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 team leader of one of the first City Year UK teams in London, Rodney went on to a career…
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They said, “If you think you’re a leader, please stand up.” Now, many arose but to my seat I was…
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Nicole, 24, joined City Year UK after completing her master’s degree. She shares her typical day. “My team was based…
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Focus on the Credit Suisse EMEA Foundation City Year UK was still in its infancy when we got an enormous…
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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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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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A volunteer mentor talks about the life changing experinece of serving with City Year UK.
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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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City Year UK’s Team Idealism in Greater Manchester have created a wonderful ‘COVID-19 Wellbeing Pack’ to keep us all feeling…
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Time and perspective will turn those experiences into a valued asset as you take on the difficult paths ahead.
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Read an interview with volunteer mentor, George Jones, on his journey with City Year UK.
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