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How To Volunteer

Here's how to volunteer with us! We need more teen artists to help contribute and fight injustice!

Step 1:
Chose a Topic that Matters to You

Think about an issue, experience, community, or current event that is meaningful to you. Your submission can explore topics such as:

  • Mental health awareness

  • Cultural identity

  • Representation

  • Community issues

  • Environmental concerns

  • Education

  • Social justice

  • Current events

  • Personal experiences

  • Family and culture

  • Equality and inclusion

Step 2: Create an Original Piece

You may submit:

  • Artwork

  • Digital Art

  • Photography

  • Poetry

  • Essays

  • Short Stories

  • Other creative works

All submissions must be your own original work.

Step 3: Complete the Submission Form

Submit your work through our submission form:

linktr.ee/commonmatter

Step 4: Get Featured

Submissions will be

  • Published on the Common Matter website

  • Featured in future Common Matter publications

  • Shared with our community to amplify diverse voices and perspectives

Step 5: Receive Volunteer Hours!

After your submission has been reviewed and published, Common Matter will send you verification of your volunteer hours via email.

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