Be THE Voice is a student-led initiative aimed at countering bullying and promoting inclusion in K-12 schools. Youth today face significant academic and emotional challenges, with increasing rates of stress, anxiety, and depression. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy calls youth mental health the “crisis of our time.” While schools are prioritizing mental health by hiring counselors and incorporating mental health curricula, the power of peer networks is often overlooked. Peer networks play a crucial role in fostering social skills and setting the stage for lifelong success.
Children naturally absorb the attitudes and beliefs of those around them, which can lead to discriminatory behavior in the classroom. Be THE Voice addresses this by fostering a sense of belonging, empathy, and respectful interactions among peers, creating a positive school atmosphere where students feel connected and ready to learn. "Students leading students" is the core philosophy of Be THE Voice. We believe in the power of youth to drive positive change. Our programs are specifically designed for Elementary, Middle, and High School students, featuring a weekly video series narrated by their peers. These videos present real-life experiences on various social issues and end with a call-to-action to inspire positive change. In addition to the video series, we provide networking activities that encourage students to actively participate and bond with one another, achieving the monthly Be THE Voice goals together. This holistic approach helps students build new friendships, enhance interpersonal skills, and promote a culture of kindness and inclusion within their schools and communities.
Project Description:
Streamlining Promotional Materials Estimation Process for Be THE Voice
Be THE Voice is seeking help to streamline their process for estimating their orders of promotional materials, such as t-shirts, stickers, pins, banners, etc. Different materials are used for different Be THE Voice activities at different schools. The Be THE Voice program has grown in popularity, now with about 100 schools participating, so it is no longer reasonable to handle annual updates manually in simple spreadsheets. A more streamlined and coordinated system is desired that can achieve the following:
• Spreadsheet templates that are easy to read and search.
• Information flow that is connected across multiple workbooks.
• Efficient updating of the list of schools and the list of materials each year.
• Easy updating of materials order based on most recent vendor information.
• Automated updating of information downstream.
Time Commitment by the Volunteer:
Desired start date: 06/22/26
Desired end date: 08/31/26
Estimated time commitment by volunteer(s): Approximately 3-5 hours per week
The deadline for submissions to this project is 06/03/26.