City Year Columbia
The weather isn’t the only thing that’s hot here. Our passion and dedication are ignited to help Columbia’s students build on their strengths, take risks in their learning and feel connected to their school community.
Make a difference in Columbia
We are City Year. We are challenging the educational status quo with tenacity, passion and empathy. We create environments where young people feel like they belong, so they can fulfill their potential.
Columbia is an unassuming city, full of southern charm.
There are 24 highly-skilled AmeriCorps members working with nearly 1,500 students throughout Columbia.
We partner with educators while supporting, mentoring and lifting up our students so that they are able to fully take advantage of their drive and skill sets.
Ready to apply?
Great! We are excited to work together to grow our communities, while you learn valuable skills for the future.
Start application Connect with a recruiterGo into your City Year with resource and information from classroom environments to housing, and some hidden gems to help you feel like a part of the community during your City Year Columbia experience.
With seven colleges and universities, Columbia has a very young and vibrant night life - complemented with very low cost of living.
Read about local benefitsWe’ll walk you through how to get across the city, how and where to find roommates and housing, and some hidden gems to make you feel like a local during your City Year Columbia experience.
See our Columbia city guideThese talented professionals support City Year city’s impact with students and schools.
Read more about Leadership | ColumbiaCity Year depends on committed public and private sector partners in Columbia to support our work.
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