City Year LA Orientation Guide May. 2015 | Page 15
Uniform Policy
The City Year uniform is a public symbol of a full-time commitment to service. Each time corps members put
on the uniform; they are representatives of City Year, citizen service, and AmeriCorps. Corps members
become trustees of the relationship between these organizations and the communities in which we serve.
Wearing the uniform carries the important responsibility of representing City Year and its mission with
excellence and inspiring others. As community leaders and role models (whether in uniform or professional
attire) corps members are expected to maintain a positive public image.
Why do we wear uniforms? The uniform represents your dedication to City Year and
to the children and communities that we serve. It is a powerful and visible symbol that:
Promotes the idea of citizen service and the values of City Year to the general public
Instills a sense of spirit, discipline, purpose, and pride in all City Year members
Establishes a spirit of unity and connection among all City Year corps, alumni and staff
Adds a sense of stewardship for the organization’s relationship with the community
Focus on each person’s unique skills, contributions and personality rather than
wardrobe
Provides youth and members of the community with a sense of the reliability and
continuity of City Year, even though they work with different corps members each year
Identifies each corps and staff member as part of City Year, a recognizable symbol of
hope, idealism and inspiration
Expresses our full-time commitment to solving social problems, training outstanding new leaders and
building a more beloved and just community, democracy, nation and world.
While service only lasts for 10 months and different groups of AmeriCorps member serve in our communities
and schools each year, the uniform is one of the lasting legacies that provide continuity to those we serve.
How much do the uniforms cost?
Most of your uniform will provided for free, by City Year and our national sponsor ARAMARK. You will have to
provide a few components that many corps member often already own and can easily be used after your year
of service.
What are the parts of a City Year Uniform? Your uniform will consist of shirts, fleece vest,
cardigan, bomber jacket, all-weather jacket, backpack, ID card, lanyard and nametag. Many of the uniform
parts will have the City Year and AmeriCorps logo embroidered on them.
City Year Provided Uniform Items (Quantity)
Dress Shirt (3)
Polo Shirt (1)
Service T-shirt (1)
2 In 1 Jacket Includes:
o Waterproof Breathable shell,
o Tough and Lite (Bomber) Jacket (1)
Water Resistant Fleece Vest (1)
1/4 Zip Performance Sweatshirt (Quarter zip) (1)
V-neck Cardigan OR Sweater Vest (1)
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