Description: Youth volunteers learn media arts tools and create videos of interviews, public service announcements, visual stories, and documentary short films on topics that matter to youth in our area.
Volunteer slots are between 4:30pm and 6:30pm. Opportunity is in person only.
Special workshops and classes are listed on our website.
SSL opportunity (MCPS)
Activity is for middle and high schoolers age 12 through 18.
Spanish or Amharic language skills, ASL skills, and other language skills are welcomed. (but not required)
Knowledge of or interest in digital media software is helpful.
Interest in media arts and/or volunteering for the community are a must.
Opportunity is in person.
Health and Safety Precautions:
Masks and Social distancing are required. GBYM requires masks be at least double-layered. GBYM can provide additional surgical masks on a limited basis.
We provide surface cleansing wipes and hand sanitizer.
All staff working in the Studio are fully vaccinated. We have three air purifiers running.
GBYM's Media Arts Studio is located in a Montgomery County building where the air circulation and filtration is overseen by the County's maintenance staff. We built out the studio in 2019 and it is 3000 square feet of program space.
Please enroll through Volunteer Center website for specific time slots.
Once you sign up here, we will send you details, activity calendar, and our enrollment form.
Media release ONLY required for volunteers planning to appear on film or in a special photo session.
Contact us at info@youthmediamd.org with any questions.
Updated February 16, 2022
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
