Community Resource

City Year Philadelphia

(267) 386-7016

About City Year 
City Year, an AmeriCorps program, helps students across schools succeed. Teams of City Year AmeriCorps members provide support to students, classrooms and the whole school, helping to ensure that students in schools receive a high-quality education that prepares them with the skills and mindset to thrive and contribute to their community. 

What Student Success Coaches Do
As a City Year AmeriCorps member, your service will focus on coaching and mentoring elementary, middle and/or high school students. You will help these students earn academic success, improve their attendance, and develop positive behaviors at school. You will plan and monitor individual student progress and work with teachers on whole class instruction, breakout spaces and other in-class student assistance.  

Eligibility Must be 18–25 years old at time of service Must have a High School Diploma or GED Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident (DACA recipients are not eligible to serve at this time) Must have served no more than 3 AmeriCorps terms
Age Groups
  • Adults
Community Services
Employment / Training
Areas Served
  • State-Wide

Last Updated: 08/14/25