Not at all what was marketed - Corps Member City Year Employee Review

1.0
30 Sept 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

It can make you feel like you're doing "good". It's certainly self-congratulatory enough

Cons

Pay, long hours, making minimal impact and maybe even doing more harm than good, very limited options to move on after

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5.0
29 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Community, connection, support, and its a great place for recent graduates to go until they figure the next step.

Cons

You won't make a lot of money.

4.0
22 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You do very meaningful work and the staff truly care about you and what you are doing.

Cons

School placements can be quite far from where you live, and the days are long (7:30 am - 5 pm). Often is exhausting, but you stay for the kids.

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