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.

Back to Impact report 2019-2021 Chloe, a Volunteer Mentor with City Year London in 2020-21, shares how her mentoring relationship…
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The first Social Action Project for our Volunteer Mentors took place on November 19th. Today we’re joined by Amelia Ledgard-Hoile,…
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Last month, our brand new Volunteer Mentors took the first steps of their amazing City Year journey, during the Basic…
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“The thought of having my own mentor (known as a Bridge Builder) was one that I was excited about but…
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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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Brandon, 21, joined City Year UK for his university placement. Find out how a year of volunteering helped him. “At…
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Not only did I change the lives of students during this academic year, but the children unknowingly have changed mine.
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A volunteer mentor discusses how City Year has improved her leadership and communication skills.
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Three volunteer mentors speak at the House of Commons. In the midst of such political turmoil, it was promising to…
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