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

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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:

https://youtu.be/IcZAiawGziM

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