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.
“My journey with City Year has been amazing since day one. The world started to go downhill with COVID and…
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“Young people are the future. I believe that without their contribution there is no hope. We need to empower them…
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For the past 20 years, Dean has worked as a Senior Leader in Education, Consultant and Director in some very…
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“Manchester is the main financial and business hub in Northern England and one of the fastest growing cities in the…
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Saajidah volunteered in Greater Manchester in 2016, following her A Levels. Through City Year she found her passion for working…
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Beth was one of the first volunteers to serve in the West Midlands in 2013 and ended up staying on…
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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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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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One our London teams share their views on bullying, the ways that it can present itself – and perhaps most…
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