GB Youth Media
Media With A Focus
Volunteer and Paid Positions
in downtown
Silver spring, Maryland
Youth Opportunities
Volunteer Teacher Aid:
Description: Volunteers coach other younger students participating in GBYM classes or projects.
Volunteer slots are between 4:30pm and 6:30pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Position is in person only.
Only HS juniors and seniors are eligible.
Spanish or Amharic language skills are desirable but not required.
Knowledge of digital media software is helpful.
Interest in filmmaking, coaching and tutoring is a must.
Please sign up through the Volunteer Center website for these positions and time slots. Opportunity eligible for SSL hours.
Contact Anna MacLachlan at anna@youthmediamd.org with any questions.
Summer DOCS 2022!
All positions have now been filled for the apprenticeship program
Application deadline was April 1.
Details and application here on our Summer Jobs page.
Program is July 11 through August 11, 2022. Must be available for the complete program.
Spring and Summer Film Club
Work together on our current film projects with excellent film teachers.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4:30 to 6:30pm
For volunteers in middle and high school.
Activities are eligible for SSL hours.
REGISTER here to volunteer on film projects or take our film classes.
Experienced Professional Opportunities
How to Donate your Time and Expertise at GB Youth Media
Contact Anna MacLachlan at anna@youthmediamd.org to ask questions or to schedule your volunteering.
Time slots are available Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 5pm.
Zoom or in person at our Silver Spring studio.
Visit or teach our youth filmmakers for 30 minutes or one hour.
Vaccination required for teachers and guests over 18.
Volunteer Guest Teachers
Volunteer Guest Speakers
Volunteer Interviewees
Sign up to talk with a small group of youth volunteers or guest teach a specific topic. We invite speakers in numerous fields of expertise or experience.
Examples:
-
Advocates/Social Workers
-
Therapists
-
Film artists and crew
-
Graphic design
-
Immigration law and reform
-
Social justice activists
-
Numerous human rights topics
-
Small business owners
-
Equitable housing and real estate law/history of redlining and covenants
-
Job updated April 18, 2022.
Experienced Professional Volunteer Opportunities
Paid Positions for Experienced Professionals
Guest Teacher
Guest Speaker
We are booking experienced filmmakers, from creators to post editors, to guest teach a small group of youth volunteers, or be interviewed by a small group.
Schedule: Bookings are between 4:30pm and 6:30pm, Monday through Thursday
Location: Our studio at 900 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring,, MD
Who: 8 to 12 youth volunteers from local middle and high schools who joined GBYM to produce short films.
Compensation is $200 for a two-hour engagement.
Email anna@youthmediamd.org if interested in this invitation.