Pros
There is no other education-based non-for-profit organization that is as hands on and effective as City Year. I have been given multiple Life After City Year trainings to help me develop professionally, and I have been given numerous community service opportunities that have challenged me and helped me grow. The best part though is knowing your hard work has a direct effect on a young person's life.
Cons
The most difficult things about working at City Year are the hours and people with whom we work. The regular work day at City Year is about 10 hours, but it is easy to find yourself clocking in with 60 or more hours in a week. The other difficult part are the children with whom we work. The rude attitude of some of the students, or knowing that they are dealing with things outside of school no child should.