SALE'S Amy Wright is supporting pupils through a charity programme at Manchester Enterprise Academy, Wythenshawe.
Originating in the US, where it's backed by President Obama, City Year UK gives young people the opportunity to volunteer for a year as 'near' peer role models - mentors and tutors to help students do better at school.
Seven young people have volunteered with the start-up City Year Manchester team, including Amy, aged 22.
The volunteers, known as corps members, are an integral part of the school day, providing extra support to pupils in and out of the classroom to help improve attendance, behaviour and academic attainment.
City Year Manchester has places for young people to join the programme in August 2015 for the full 2015/16 academic year. Email ManchesterRecruitment@cityyear.org.uk or, have a look at our website: www.cityyear.org.uk/index.php/apply-now.
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