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 City Year UK experience is one I’ll never forget and is one that I would probably do all over...
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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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Before you apply, make sure that you understand what City Year is about. A year of volunteering is often life…
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A list of things that have helped in staying sane along with things that have helped to make working, or…
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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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Books by Black authors, as recommended by Team Legends in London.
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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...
Read more about A leadership journeyBefore you apply, make sure that you understand what City Year is about. A year of volunteering is often life...
Read more about Our top tips for applyingA list of things that have helped in staying sane along with things that have helped to make working, or...
Read more about Transitioning to working from home at City Year UKNot only did I change the lives of students during this academic year, but the children unknowingly have changed mine.
Read more about “One of the hardest but best things I’ve done in my life”
