Old People
Old people are cool, but this site is really meant to empower teens.
DoSomething.org believes teenagers have the power to make a difference. We leverage communications technologies to enable teens to convert their ideas and energy into positive action. We inspire, empower and celebrate a generation of doers: teenagers who recognize the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action.
More stuff like this is in our "About Us" section.
High School Curricula
- Karma Tycoon[Financial Literacy]
- Environmental Sustainability (grades 7 - 12)[Made possible by Key Span]
- Civic Engagement
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I think it is so awesome that this site is just for us. Thank you, Do Something!!!
Jo
Thanks for the message. I am looking at the site as a teacher to see how it works and what it is all about so I can possibly incorporate it in a lesson plan and introduce it to young people.
Thank you so much for existing! You give kids a way to create and find projects that THEY can own!
Peace,
Vivian Farmery, CSW
Exec Director
Just Tell
JustTell.org
I joined this site not realizing that it was for young people, but that is great too. I have a teen and perhaps I can get him to join it. Would love to keep up with what is going on, but as an older person do not want to impose on the site or the kids so is there any way to unjoin? Just curious. It looks like a nifty site. Thanks
Hey I am an Old Dude, I was looking for ideas to help the people I work with, I signed up for an account with DoSomething...Sorry about that, I see it is for young people after surfing the sight! I like what it's about...Keep It Rolling...You can remove me if you want...if not this Ol Dude doesn't mind passing the info on , Keeping It Real..Mr. Gil
Hey I'm an old guy too. I got a little worried that my grandkids and grandkids of my friends were falling prey to the terrible roads we have to deal with every winter so even though I'm retired I started teaching one or two at a time how to handle the icy and snowpacked roads we have here. I did it for law enforcement as a job for 35 years, why not give the youngsters the same bennies free of charge. The local LEO's tell me I've done a good thing. When I signed up I didn't realize it was just for youngsters but, like Mr. Gil you can cast me out if you'd like. Just keep doing something good.
Sandra Crane I too am an "oldster". You may want to remove my project and name. If so OK and good luck with your projects.
i think the old people commenting here are really awesome. thanks for supporting us youngsters...rock on (i mean that literally to some of you in your chairs...)
Ha! I love these comments from my fellow 'oldsters'....I am 51 - not old by any stretch but I am to you teenagers! So happy to see you are doing this - taking up a cause - becoming involved in your country - taking a stand. Very cool. We 'old folk' still have lots of energy and vitality and now, more than ever, the money and time to give back...so lets all just carry on and partner with our new awesome president to make the changes in this country that we have all been visualizing could finally happen! By the way, I feel 25 and I'm betting most of my contemporaries feel the same way! Yeah, rock on! Nikki
old gal here, mom of 3 young girls tho. thanks for having this amazing site here. I'm gonna stay connected so I can get them connected. love to all!!!
Is 30 old? Hmm. Not in my book!!! I too am very excited about this site and the empowerment given to our future leaders. I work for a non-profit HIV clinic in Paducah KY. I am single with 2 daughters and I am proud to know that not only are they getting the education and a choice from me to be who they are, also that there is an organization as wonderful as this for them to really get INVOLVED!!!
To you I say THANK YOU.
It's great what you are doing! Keep it up! I am 38 years old. I apologize for signing up. I didn't realize this website is specifically for teens! I am proud nevertheless!
I love that this is a site just for kids! That we can actually achieve our amazing plans we have to help the world! Also, since we're all teens, no one can tell us we're too small! Thank you so much DoSomething.com!
Dosomething is great ideal and i really want to be part of dosomething!I am already doing something for poor kenyan kids and would like old people and young to join me so that we can do something together through our time for thats what they little kids want.Log in to www.touchkenya.org
and lets do something!lets volunteer our time!!
Thank you do something!you are the everything that the young and old want so wish you could include the old extensively!!
Dont worry friend,i am equally old but am proud to feel like a teen through do something....forgeting the fear of growing old and instead feeling like a young girl!!!(old memories!)
I found your web address on a Doritos bag.
Though I'm definitely not a teenager, I'm fine with this being a site for involving teens in outreach projects. Great idea!
I am taking care of my Mom who has Alzheimer's, and I want to suggest a project for caring teens.
Please, if you are a teen looking for a meaningful way to help others, a regular visit to a household where there is an early- to mid-stage Alzheimer's patient can be incredibly valuable. There are 5 million Alzheimer's patients in the U.S.
These visits will relieve the stress of isolated, face-to-face caregiving and restore emotional reserves. Older people love being noticed by teenagers!
I have become so dedicated to improving the quality of life for Alzheimer's families that I have transformed myself into an inventor. Check out the Kind Reminder (TM) at www.kindreminder.com and share it with any Alzheimer's caregivers you know.
WOW! I,m definitely not a teen!! Did'nt know your site was for teens only. Please feel free to remove my project from this site! It is certianly refeshing to see so many teens looking to improve the world! Keep up the the good work guys!! Just remember you're never too old to make a change!! And OLD is a state of mind not a number!!
I knew it was for teens when I signed up. But I am a mother of two teens and a preteen as well as a volunteer for so many activities that involve teens. I also forward all the mail from this site to all my friends that also work with teens or have teens. No matter our ages, working together can make a difference. Stay with it and keep up with us Old People and our causes can be a thing of history rather than a battle of the ages.
Hey all you active parents and teachers, I just wanted to let you know about an awesome opportunity available for middle to high school level kids concerning service-learning.
projectOUTREACH is a Destination ImagiNation Team Challenge designed to engage students in community activism. In projectOUTREACH, middle and high school teams are invited to address real community issues through personal expression. This year, we ask that teams use music creatively to make sure their Projects are noticed! The Challenge has two distinct elements. The first element is the Project, which the team will create and implement to address a real community need. The second element is the Tournament, where the team will present its Project.
Let me know if you are interested in hosting a team and I will give you more details. Email me at yparker@dihq.org
I think we all can be impacted if you just GIVE!! It doesnt matter the time or the place! JUST GIVE PEOPLE!!! It benfits you in the long run! I love dosomething.com, and keep the stuff coming! PLEASE ;D
Ciera
I like how you have money for diffrent projects. I like how we all focus for important causes.
lol. I dont think it matters that your not a teen but an young adult.
I've been running a yearly charity drive for the past 3 years via my free online comic. Last year we raised 7000$ through volunteer hours, monetary donations, blood donations and food/clothing.
I want to get more awareness for it, but apparently I can't submit it as a project to this site since I'm not 25 anymore. That's not too cool, but maybe someone here will see the link and promote it some?
We're in week two of the drive as I write this, and we've almost got 900$ raised.
http://funkicarus.livejournal.com/tag/charity+drive
The comic I promote it through is here:
http://www.inhuman-comic.com
really interesting and well written article
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okay, I get it now, but do you have any links to use older younger adults looking to support our communities strongly within our daily regime. As in just as important as our daily jobs. Do you have a link to something like such, and yes I do research myself, but this would be helpful and the key thing that brought me to your page. I will be passing this website on to my teenage son!!!
Thanks,
older younger adult,
Jraenaenae
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I joined Do Something not knowing it was for youth. But hey that is really cool! I have lots of kids I work with and maybe I can somehow get them involved. Thanks for being around guys!
I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog.I will keep visiting this blog very often.
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Fancy the content I have seen so far and will definitely return to read more later.
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These are some great comments. Great variety of opinion, I shall be adding mine later.
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I was able, as an "Old Person" to connect to a couple of volunteering opportunities. Thank you for all that you do!
just checked out your page--nice job! my husband is an illustrator/comic creator, too. he has an online character education site http://safe4allkids.com. good luck to you, i'll let my folks know of you!