Activism. Mentorship. Philanthropy.
The DopaMind Youth Initiative empowers teens and young adults with the knowledge and support needed to drive change within their generation by challenging peers to think critically about technology. It also provides opportunities for students interested in brain science, mental health, marketing, art, and team leadership to earn volunteer hours and access paid gigs—all while supporting the DopaMind cause and mission.
At DopaMind, our mission is to help kids and their caregivers create healthy relationships with technology in response to the youth mental health crisis. Depression and anxiety in kids and adolescents has reached its highest point in history, doubling during the pandemic with 25% of youth experiencing depression and 20% experiencing anxiety. Our lawmakers and Big Tech have done little to protect Gen Z and Gen Alpha from the mental health and safety concerns brought about by modern screen technology – and young people are starting to notice and push back. Teens and young adults are smart, capable, and able to make their own healthy choices regarding technology use when empowered with information.
DopaMind Youth Initiative participants will:
Learn the basics of digital wellness & mental health topics supported by emerging data and studies
Learn the science behind technology & adolescent brain development and how it relates to mental well-being
Understand social media mechanics including the human psychology behind it – a foundation for a potential career in the marketing industry
Hone and perfect public speaking and presenting skills – an invaluable tool for many future career paths
Ways to get involved:
Volunteer in person at events such as fundraisers and live panels by handing out flyers, assisting presenters, and taking photos or videos
Volunteer remotely with administrative support including research, e-mail outreach, podcast facilitation, and social media coordination
Become an ambassador at your school and spread the work about our programs and events
Become an educator and present DopaMind’s proprietary curriculum to your peers or serve as a mentor to elementary program students
Host a youth event for your friends and family
How it works:
Email us with a copy of your resume or summary on why you want to get involved.
Take our online training course, which consists of 11 1-hour sessions on Zoom 1 x per week.
Volunteer and paid opportunities will be tailored to support each person’s interest and unique skills whenever possible.
Volunteers will be presented with a certificate for their service.
Volunteers with 30 or more hours per year will also receive a personalized letter of recommendation for college or job applications.
Youth Initiative participants will receive a certificate and letter of recommendation for college or job applications
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