Social Media for Civic Engagement: Empowering Change Through Online PlatformsAt — CSULB Center for Community Engagement

Opportunity Summary 

This opportunity provides students with the chance to utilize their social media content development and management skills in support of Non-profit organizations and service-learning programs. Students will be responsible for curating visual content (film or pictures) to document the community engagement and service learning projects undertaken by the class. This content will then be optimized and promoted on various media platforms to enhance awareness and engagement with the community.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 
  • Develop skills in social media content development and management
  • Gain experience in community engagement and outreach
  • Learn to convey narratives through visual media and craft compelling content
  • Enhance awareness and engagement with service learning projects
  • Collaborate effectively with community partners and classmates
Opportunity Training 
  • Students will learn how to effectively engage with community partners and create impactful social media content
  • Students will receive guidance in storytelling through visual media and creating compelling content
  • Students will have the opportunity to collaborate with classmates and receive feedback on their work
Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

N/A

Program 
Service Learning
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing