THE DO'ERS TOOLKIT

The Do’ers Toolkit brings together step-by-step guides, practical resources,
advocacy tools, and proven tips to help you turn your passion into action.

Whether you’re starting small or thinking big,
this is your go-to hub to Do Something good.

START DOING

We know you’d like to start do’ing! Here are tools and resources that help you gain the foundations you need to get started right away, whether you’d like to act on your own or with a group of friends.

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The Changemaker Decoder

The Changemaker Decoder will help you identify what you care about, and some actions you can take.

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Your Volunteer Roadmap

Your Volunteer Roadmap helps you go from “I want to help” to “I’m doing something,” with clear steps and ideas to start volunteering right away.

Changemakers’s Guide to Generative AI

In addition to asking friends or teachers for guidance, you can also use a Generative AI tool to help you drive your change forward, too. Check out the Changemakers’s Guide to Generative AI!

ORGANIZE & LEAD

How might you grow the skills to bring people together and lead larger change? Here are resources that will help you organize, meet and plan.

Guide to Organizing a Successful Collection or Donation Drive

Young people just like you have collected hundreds (and sometimes thousands) of items for their communities, and they’ve shared what works best.

How to Contact and Meet With Your Local Elected Officials

Whether you care about climate change, education, safety, or something happening right in your neighborhood, here’s how to take that first step.

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DoSomething’s crowd-sourced Allyship Guide

Over 21,000 DoSomething members signed-up to share their tips and advice for how to be better allies for their LGBTQIA+ peers.

REFLECT & TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

It’s really important to reflect upon what you’ve learned. This helps changemakers like you cement what you’ve learned, and make even bolder moves in the future. In addition, it’s important to take care of your wellbeing, and the wellbeing of others. Because doing good starts with feeling supported, and knowing how to show up.

Certified Bestie helps you grow your mental health literacy, so you can support those you care about
The Vibe Check Guide provides resources for checking in on your mental health.
The Road to Self-Care Guide provides you with tips for practicing self-care and staying safe on the road.
How to Show Community Service on Your Resume and School Applications

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CAUSES

Would you like to know where to go to learn more about the causes? We invite you to check out our Cause areas to learn more about the issues pressing to you and your generation.

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Equity & Justice

We help you build the skills and confidence to take action and flex your civic muscle. We champion you to foster fairness, economic mobility, and advance racial, gender and LGBTQIA+ equity.

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Climate & Sustainability

We educate you and your peers about climate impact and equip you with tools to promote environmental resilience, and individual sustainability.

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Safety & Wellbeing

We educate and help you build the skills and confidence to face the mental health crisis, promote digital wellbeing and build safer communities online and offline.

GET INVOLVED

Take action to make a difference in your community today

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