Frequently Asked Questions
Check out this video that goes over some of our most frequently asked questions!!!
What You Can Expect from City Year Chicago
• Monthly Confirmed Member Engagement Newsletters
• Monthly touch-points with your Service Year Adviser and other staff members.
• Opportunities to attend Interest Nights or Virtual Events to learn more about City Year Chicago’s service model and experience
A private Discord group to engage with other incoming corps members or ask questions!
Expectations of Confirmed AmeriCorps Members To better understand your service
• Attend webinars, events or town halls when possible
• Join Discord Group!
• Familiarize yourself with City Year Chicago’s website
• Plan your housing early!
Begin research on neighborhoods you want to live in
Be proactive in searching for roommates
• Build a budget for your move to Chicago and start saving towards that goal
To prepare for service in Chicago Public Schools
• Sign up and attend a Registration Day (coming soon)
• Get a TB test
• Complete all required background checks (City Year, AmeriCorps, and CPS background check process)
• Purchase your own black pants and black shoes
• Gather unexpired eligibility documents (social security card, passport, government ID, birth certificate)
To be ready to serve with an open heart and open mind
• Be committed full-time to City Year from first day of service (including training) until graduation date
• Prepare your body & mind for 10-hour service days starting in August
• Keep an open mind and flexible attitude about what your service will look like
• Reflect on professional development and career goals for upcoming service year
• Celebrate the diversity of people, ideas and cultures around us and be committed to growing yourself