Parents' Guide to

DoSomething.org

By Jessica Dawson, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 16+

Not-for-profit site encourages and supports youth action.

Website http://dosomething.org
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Based on 9 parent reviews

stephanym130
stephanym130 Adult
March 19, 2021
age 16+

Great initiative, but I was scammed out of $500 "AMEX card" prize for the cigarette bud cleaning challenge

I had joined the cigarette bud cleaning initiative in August of 2015 and joined a small competition lead by a guy named Chris Harbur who kept a scoreboard that lead to an "ultimate prize," of $500 for the person in 1st place. It was on the dosomething.org website and so I believed it naively.. When I ended up winning 1st place on the scoreboard picking up over 18,000 cigarette buds, I was told over and over again in emails that an AMEX card was always "on the way." I know you guys are trying to find an incentive to motivate people to do good things, but lying about money like that isn't moral or fair at all. I was a sophomore in high school and trying to locate scholarships to save up for college. That guy never responded and it took a lot of time and dedication just for him to showcase his superiors my hard work. Still have the emails to reference. Don't believe everything you see on the internet.

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Too much consumerism
r77470-IG
r77470-IG Adult
February 3, 2020
age 18+

does a sketchy politically partisan voter registration ad on FB

does a sketchy politically partisan voter registration ad on FB and redirects you to there website and then to a partisan voter registration website called rockthevote- Rock the Vote is a non-profit progressive-aligned group in the United States whose stated mission is "to engage and build the political power of young people." The organization was founded in 1990 by Virgin Records America Co-Chairman Jeff Ayeroff, to encourage young people to vote doesn't disclose the fact their gathering data on people for partisan political purposes
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What’s It About?

DOSOMETHING.ORG is a not-for-profit site that focuses on empowering and encouraging young people to take action around issues that matter to them. It provides information and education about specific projects and charities, and provides support in the way of grants and funds for do-gooders who want to apply and turn their ideas into a reality. Registration is required to post videos and join discussion. Teens have the option of entering their cell phone number for volunteer purposes.

Is It Any Good?

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Parents say (9 ):
Kids say (10 ):

DoSomething.org inspires young adults to get involved in their communities, and gives them resources in which to act on those ideas. Whether your teens are looking for a way to volunteer in your town, or seeking advice and funds to get their own start-up project going, this site is the place to start. It's easy, accessible, and a great venue for good people who want to become active and do something good for others.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the benefits of the Internet when it comes to not-for-profit programs and volunteer work. Are there any negative aspects to using the Internet to further a cause? What are some safe practices when posting videos or discussions online, even when on a supposed safe and secure Web site?

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