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.
After a week of workshops and reflections, members of Team Lighthouse and Team Joy have created this special piece on…
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The story of how the City Year Football Club came to exist.
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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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A volunteer mentor talks about the life changing experinece of serving with City Year UK.
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Latifah from our London Volunteer Mentor cohort shares some top tips for wellbeing during the pandemic.
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A volunteer mentor discusses how City Year has improved her leadership and communication skills.
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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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By taking advantage of numerous opportunities available at CYUK for free, including working with a corporate mentor and completing level…
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City Year UK unequivocally condemns the killing of #GeorgeFloyd, an unarmed black man who was killed by the police in…
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As a Queer volunteer mentor for City Year, I’m here to tell you all about my experience as a mentor,…
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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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