The world needs what young people have to give
Globally, COVID-19 has disrupted over 90% of children and youth. In the UK, pupils missed over six months of in-person education – almost 5% of their educational career. 60% of graduate employers cancelled some or all of their work experience and internships and under 25-year-olds were worst hit by unemployment.
City Year UK is proud to be a part of an international movement of diverse young adults who responded to the crisis by volunteering full-time to coach, mentor and inspire pupils to overcome social, emotional and academic barriers to learning exacerbated by the pandemic. Right from the first shutdown, they were integral to our partner schools’ response.
This report highlights their sense of purpose, resilience, adaptability, impact and talent as they supported pupils furthest from opportunity across London, the West Midlands and Greater Manchester. Often volunteering in their own community, it also tells the stories of the distance they travelled and the skills, experience and networks they gained in the years the world closed.
A message from our Chief Executive and Chairman
When our volunteers first applied to City Year UK, we told them it would be a year like no other. 2020 and 2021 proved to be just that – in ways we could never have predicted.
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Our Impact
City Year UK is a youth and education charity which believes that whatever their background, children and young people deserve the best start in life. We boost the progress of pupils furthest from opportunity in schools and are building a diverse talent pool from all corners of our communities. Find out more about who we are, what we do and our impact on children and young people.