HMI YOUTH BULLETIN

 ‘My Money My Time’ is an internship designed to teach members how to successfully navigate apps like Etsy, Wag, Hyr, and Task Rabbit that allow users to set rates and work around their own schedules. Email jpopovics@hmi.org

If you’ve always dreamed of hosting your own video podcast, now is your chance! A Brooklyn-based production company is seeking LGBTQ+ talent ages 16-21 to be the host for a new video podcast. Looking for dynamic young people who are knowledgeable, relatable with a big personality, and deep understanding of pop culture. You can be a critic or open-minded. If you’re serious about podcasting and creating your own platform, submit a photo or two and a resume (if you have one but not necessary) to ekcreativescasting@gmail.com send asap! Must be based in New York City.

👏🏽Trans femmes and plus size to the front👏🏽 DAPPERQ, TARGET, & NYC PRIDE are seeking NYC-based models aged 13-24 for a Youth Pride editorial shoot! All shapes, sizes, and gender presentations and expressions welcome. Submit age and either a headshot, portfolio, selfie, or high resolution head-to-toe body shot to dapperq@gmail.com

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Counseling and Case Management is launching a new group starting next Friday, 4/23 at 4PM – 5PM. It’s called “Poetry Slam, The Group!” and will be an open group to all youth members at HMI.  There will be guided activities, time to write, and space to share.  All levels of experience are welcome. The group will be structured to be accessible for new writers and seasoned poets alike! https://zoom.us/my/hmicouseling Passcode: 758468

JOIN OUR MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEETING! Attendance enters you into our raffle for a $50 DOORDASH giftcard! Thursday, April 22th 4-5pm https://zoom.us/j/2448610557 Meeting ID: 244 861 0557. Email jellis@hmi.org for more details!

Soul Circle has moved from 4 to 5pm on Thursdays! A support group for youth of color, focused on healing and action. All members welcome. https://zoom.us/my/msasha Passcode: HMISoul

Participate in The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study! The new study is for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 14-24.  If you agree to participate, you’ll be asked to complete an online survey two times: once on the day you enroll, and once exactly six months after that. The survey will take about 45 minutes. https://redcap.link/yyasurvey

If you want to learn about science, history and technology, connect with colleges or meet new people, the Intrepid Museum offers free events for teens. 
Programs welcome all teens (unless otherwise noted) and are FREE with required registration. Contact youthleadership@intrepidmuseum.org for more information.
See a full calendar of events at  https://www.intrepidmuseum.org/education/teen-events 

Positive mental health tips and exercises to promote grounding and centering during what can be some of the most stressful times.