The Wavemakers (DoSomething.org): clean up your community + get paid for it (scholarships)
DoSomething.org just launched The Wavemakers— a new program where you can take real action for your community and local waterways and tell the story of what you see.
You’ve got a few ways to jump in:
Option 1: Join a local Street Sweep (community clean-up)
Show up to a clean-up near you and make an impact.
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You’ll get a clean-up toolkit
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Earn 10 volunteer hours
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Be eligible for 1 of 2 $500 scholarships
Option 2: Organize your own Street Sweep
Want to lead it? Invite friends, classmates, family, neighbors — anyone.
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Everyone gets a clean-up toolkit
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Earn 10 volunteer hours
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Be eligible for 1 of 2 $500 scholarships
Option 3: “Ripple Effect” PSA (creative challenge)
Create a short Public Service Announcement (PSA) about litter and water pollution — based on what you notice during clean-ups or just around your community.
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Your PSA gets posted on an interactive map
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People vote on submissions
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You’ll be eligible for 1 of 2 $250 scholarships
⭐ Bonus: Do BOTH = bigger scholarship
Complete a clean-up + a PSA and you’ll be eligible for a $1,500 scholarship.
