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Old People

We heart old people, but this org is for young people (25 years old and under) and social change. If you have questions, visit 11 FAQs from Old People [1].

Or test your teen knowledge and take the Mom and Pop Quiz [2] for a fun way to donate to DoSomething.org

DoSomething.org knows teens have the energy to create lasting impact. As an old guy/gal in a teen's life, you can help him or her get there. Below, see how you can be the ultimate sidekick for DoSomething.org members.

Parent

  • Encourage a teen to sign up for a campaign [3] that he/she thinks is interesting.
  • Check out action ideas [4] your teen can lead with you or your family.
  • Browse scholarships [5] that will help pay those college bills, bills, bills.

Teacher

  • Help a student start a Do Something Club [6].
  • See which campaigns [3] we're currently running. You could set up a collection box or related home-base in your classroom to encourage participation.
  • Have a student already doing something amazing? Tell them to post a project [7] on our site.

High School Counselor

  • Have students sign up [8] to receive volunteer opportunities from us.
  • Direct students to the college $$$ [5] we offer year-round.

Religious or Community Leader

  • Browse project ideas [9] that can be done with a non-school related group.

Coach, Director, or Other Extracurricular Leader

  • Check out project ideas [10] you can do with an after-school group.
  • Nominate a baller student to be a Footlocker Scholar Athlete [11].

Alumnus or Friend

  • Sign up as a speed catcher at an upcoming Do Something Boot Camp [12].
  • Visit our donation page [13].
  • Help out in the comfort of your pajamas. Register as a Virtual Volunteer [14].

Potential Sponsor

  • Wanna roll out a campaign with us? Email sponsorships@dosomething.org [15].

Potential Not-for-Profit Partner

  • We aren't cliquish in the charity space. Potential not-for-profit collaborators should email help@dosomething.org [16].

Source URL: http://www.dosomething.org/oldpeople

Links:
[1] http://www.dosomething.org/oldpeople/faq
[2] http://www.dosomething.org/momandpopquiz
[3] http://www.dosomething.org/campaigns
[4] http://www.dosomething.org/action-finder?issues=All&who=10&where=All&time=All
[5] http://www.dosomething.org/scholarships
[6] http://www.dosomething.org/clubs
[7] http://www.dosomething.org/projects
[8] http://www.dosomething.org/user/register
[9] http://www.dosomething.org/action-finder?where=All&time=All&who=11&issues=All
[10] http://www.dosomething.org/action-finder?issues=All&who=8&where=All&time=All
[11] http://www.dosomething.org/footlocker
[12] http://www.dosomething.org/bootcamp/speedcatchers
[13] http://www.dosomething.org/donate
[14] http://www.dosomething.org/ds-virtual
[15] mailto:sponsorships@dosomething.org
[16] mailto:help@dosomething.org