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RYY Fellows become full-time staff at their agency beginning the summer after graduation.
FAQ for Prospective Fellows
RYY Fellowship Application
The Benefits of RYY
- A modest bi-weekly living allowance
- A $5,350 AmeriCorps Education Award or a $1,500 final stipend
- Forbearance, deferment, or repayment of interest accrued, on qualified student loans
- Non-competitive eligibility for most federal jobs after term of service
- Healthcare and prescription drug coverage
- Relocation expense reimbursement or allowance, if eligible
- Ten personal days and ten sick days
- Professional development opportunities
- Child care allowance, if eligible
- Life insurance (can waive)
The Requirements of RYY
- Graduating senior from one of the Rochester Regional Network colleges
- Ability to commit one year of full-time service to a youth serving agency after graduation
»Join Us
Apply to Rochester Youth Year
The Opportunity
Why choose the Rochester Youth Year (RYY) Fellowship among the various other public service programs out there? RYY will allow you to establish deep roots and form a vast network in the region you’ve called home for four years or more. Working with residents, nonprofit organizations, government leaders, and educators, RYY is your chance to engage in the Rochester community and your opportunity to make Rochester a more vibrant city. A position with RYY guarantees you a highly valuable hands-on experience which will benefit you professionally and enrich you personally.
Employers recognize and appreciate public service; RYY will help set your resume apart from those of your peers!
Application Worksheet
Electronic Application
Please mail application worksheet and all additional materials to the Rochester Center for Community Leadership (view address). The electronic application will be available shortly.
Resume and Transcript
A current resume, highlighting your relevant curricular and extracurricular experiences and skills, should be included with your application materials. An academic transcript from each institution you have attended should be mailed to the Rochester Center for Community Leadership (view address).
Essay
Included with you application materials, respond (300-500) to the following question: What local, national, or global challenge most concerns you? What action have you taken to address that concern?
