GB Youth Media
Media With A Focus
Volunteer Assignments
this week
Dangers of Vaping, Smoking, and Opioids
Video or graphic design, letter, social media campaign
Deadline: May 27
Meetings: Tues, 3:30pm video
Wed, 3:30pm design, Thurs, 4:30pm video (meetings are required)
SSL Hours for this project: 6 hours
Full project requirements: refer to teacher's instructions
Food Rescue Not
Food Waste
Project description: Research and create a piece explaining the issue of food insecurity in the United States, and advocating for food service businesses to participate in and organize local food rescue programs to help those in need. Include statistical information from your research to emphasize the gravity of the situation, and details regarding existing and potential solutions to food insecurity.
Media Option(s): Video, Graphic Design (series)
Deadline: May 13
SSL Hours for this project: 6 hours
Age: Middle and high school students
Hashtags to include: #endhunger #fightfoodwaste
Local Food Rescue Organization to Follow for further information & involvement:
@foodrescueus.dmv (Instagram), @foodrescuebaltimore (Instagram), @doldc(Instagram)
Short Film On Food Insecurity Amidst the Pandemic:
SSL Hours for this project: 6 hours
Full project requirements: refer to teacher's instructions
The Harmful Effects of
Cultural Appropriation in Entertainment
Project description: The scope of the effects of cultural appropriation on it’s victims can be a lot more harmful than it may seem. Create a piece that explains what cultural appropriation is, and how it affects the people it takes from when presented as entertainment.
Media Option(s): Video or graphic design project
Deadline: May 13
SSL Hours for this project: 6 hours
Age: Middle and high school students