THE FORUM FOR YOUTH INVESTMENT

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Children & Youth

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7064 EASTERN AVE NWWASHINGTON, DC 20012 United States

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http://forumfyi.org

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Volunteer Opportunity: Event Photographer - Two-Day Summit in Arlington, VA

Jul 16 - Jul 17 | 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM | Arlington, VA 22202

The Forum for Youth Investment seeks a volunteer photographer to help capture powerful moments at the Building Ecosystems Statewide for Thriving (BEST) Youth Initiative Summer Summit, a cross-systems event focused on youth voice, lived experience, and community-driven solutions. Your photos will help us tell the story of the convening, highlighting youth and adult changemakers, powerful dialogue, and moments of connection. These images will be used in digital communications, social media, and future promotional materials to elevate the initiative’s impact. Responsibilities: Capture vibrant, high-quality photos throughout the day, including candid and posed shots of speakers, attendees, and interactive sessions. Provide photos that are naturally edited, preserving authentic colors and atmosphere. Highlight storytelling moments, small group discussions, and overall energy of the event. Provide a small selection of edited preview photos (5-7) each day during the event for day-of social media posting. Provide edited digital files (no watermark) within 7-10 days of the event. Work collaboratively with our team to ensure youth and adult participants are represented respectfully and authentically. Ensure respectful and inclusive representation of youth and adults from diverse backgrounds. Qualifications: Experience in event photography or a strong photography portfolio Own equipment (camera, lenses, lighting preferred) Comfortable working in dynamic, people-centered environments Passion for youth development and community engagement is a plus! What You’ll Gain: Portfolio-building opportunity with a national nonprofit Connection to a passionate, solutions-oriented network of changemakers and community leaders The opportunity to help amplify the voices of people with lived experience in youth-serving systems through powerful visual storytelling Interested? We’d love to see your work! Please apply with a link to your portfolio or sample photos, and tell us why this opportunity speaks to you.

Date Posted: May 13, 2025

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To strengthen opportunities and outcomes for young people through continuous quality improvement, strategic partnerships, and policy.

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The Forum for Youth Investment is a trusted national nonprofit helping communities and systems create the conditions all young people need to thrive.

We offer a unique combination of policy expertise, research-based tools, and on-the-ground training and support to strengthen youth-serving systems.

Our approach centers youth voice, equips adult practitioners with actionable program improvement strategies, and fosters cross-sector collaboration-resulting in smarter investments, stronger programs, and more equitable opportunities for young people across the country.

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