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.
Ashley Barratt volunteers as a ‘Bridge Builder’, offering ongoing careers advice and support to Volunteer Mentors at City Year West…
Read the story“My journey with City Year has been amazing since day one. The world started to go downhill with COVID and…
Read the story“Young people are the future. I believe that without their contribution there is no hope. We need to empower them…
Read the storyFor the past 20 years, Dean has worked as a Senior Leader in Education, Consultant and Director in some very…
Read the story“Manchester is the main financial and business hub in Northern England and one of the fastest growing cities in the…
Read the storySaajidah volunteered in Greater Manchester in 2016, following her A Levels. Through City Year she found her passion for working…
Read the storyBeth 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
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