VOLUNTEER
Looking to deepen your engagement? Free Spirit Media seeks energetic and visionary individuals for the following current volunteer opportunities. If you see an opportunity that interests you, GET INVOLVED by sending us a brief message.
KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR UPCOMING FREE SPIRIT MEDIA FUNDRAISER OPPORTUNITIES!
COMMITMENT
Attend monthly meetings (dinner! drinks! sub-committee work!)
Help define our theme, set goals and throw a fun party to raise money for FSM programs
Participate on a sub-committee
Contribute to event sponsorship solicitations
Spread the word about FOCUS 2018
SUB-COMMITTEES
MARKETING
Digital and print materials
PR
Social media
LOGISTICS
Run of show and program
Venue and decor
Youth engagement
FUNDRAISING AT THE EVENT
Live ask
Raffle
Games and activities
SENIOR DOCUMENTARY PROJECT INTERVIEW SUBJECTS, In-School Programs
Two crews of high school documentary filmmakers in FSM classes at North Lawndale College Prep have launched research and outreach for their short documentary films on a variety of social issues.
Watch the student bios here.
NORTH LAWNDALE COLLEGE PREP, CHRISTIANA CAMPUS
Lead Teacher: Sarah Oberholtzer, sarah@freespiritmedia.org
Poverty [Driving Question: How does poverty affect predominantly minority communities?]
Police Brutality [Driving Question: How can we improve police relations with black people?]
Gambling [Driving Question: How does gambling affect the economic well-being of the African American family?]
The Culture of Catcalling [Driving Question: Can a catcall ever be a compliment?]
Race Relations: MLK vs. Malcolm X Approach [Driving Question: What is the most effective way to improve race relations?]
Higher Education [Driving Question: Why is college worth going to if it's so expensive?]
Animal Cruelty [Driving Question: Should animals be exempt from medical and beauty product testing? Why or why not?]
NORTH LAWNDALE COLLEGE PREP, COLLINS CAMPUS
Lead Teacher: Sarah Oberholtzer, sarah@freespiritmedia.org
Education & Success [Driving Question: Does the level of your education determine your level of success?]
Homelessness [Driving Question: How are funds allocated to address the homeless epidemic?]
Racial Stereotypes in the Media [Driving Question: What stereotypes mostly affect teens?]
Education [Driving Question: What does it mean to be educated?]
Effective Schools for Troubled Students [Driving Question: What is the best way to discipline high school students?]
Mass Incarceration [Driving Question:TBD]
Materialism [Driving Question: Does materialism have a negative impact on today's society?]
Each student will produce their own 8-10 minute film on topics of their choice, working to execute their vision with the FSM teaching staff based at NLCP-Christiana and NLCP-Collins.
See a topic in which you have personal or professional expertise? Open to being interviewed on camera? Get involved and help enrich these budding documentarians’ stories!
