Members work on team-based projects focused on the environment. The members address issues in the areas of human needs, health, education, public safety, and environment. City Year is located in ten cities across the country and has over 600 corps members. Receive a stipend and AmeriCorps educational award. Applicants must be between age 18 - 30 and available for a 10 month commitment.
Allies receive a living allowance, health and child care benefits, and an educational award.
Positions include tutoring, grant writing, and tutoring. Volunteers are placed for three year periods in Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands, Latin America and Eastern Europe. They are two year appointments. Volunteers work in 80 countries around the world and appointments are for two years and are very competitive. Participants do pay a fee but scholarships are available.