DoSomething.org is a nonprofit organization for young people in the U.S. and around the world interested in driving social change. DoSomething,org members participate in campaigns and programs to take action on causes that impact them and their communities. Participants choose an existing campaign, get involved, and earn volunteer hours and scholarship opportunities. Campaign areas include Education/STEM, Mental Health, Environment, Voter Registration, Bullying, Discrimination, Gender Rights, Gun Safety, Homelessness & Poverty, LGBTQ+ Rights, Physical Health, Racial Justice, and Sexual Harassment. For a list of all campaigns, click here. Participants can get involved in person or virtually, and task options include attending events, contacting decision makers, flagging content online, hosting an event, sharing something, collecting something, donating something, having a conversation, making something, or signing a petition. Some activities take as little as five minutes, others require long-term participation. All campaign participants between the ages of 14 and 25 are eligible to win scholarships for completing their campaign tasks. For a full list of scholarship opportunities, click here.
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- Participants must be between the ages of 13 and 25
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DoSomething.org is a globally recognized nonprofit organization that empowers young people to create social change. Founded in 1993, DoSomething.org has grown to become one of the largest organizations for youth and social impact, with over 6 million members across 131 countries. DoSomething.org provides a platform for young people to connect, share ideas, and collaborate on campaigns addressing a wide range of issues such as education, poverty, discrimination, and environmental sustainability. The organization has received numerous accolades and recognition for its work. It has been named one of the "50 Most Innovative Companies" by Fast Company and received the prestigious Webby Award for Best Youth Website. The organization has also partnered with major brands and corporations, including Coca-Cola, Target, and Johnson & Johnson, to further amplify its impact.
