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.
For 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 storyBrandon, 21, joined City Year UK for his university placement. Find out how a year of volunteering helped him. “At…
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 storyFocus on the Credit Suisse EMEA Foundation City Year UK was still in its infancy when we got an enormous…
Read the storyBefore you apply, make sure that you understand what City Year is about. A year of volunteering is often life…
Read the storyA 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.
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