VoiceWaves is a youth development program that equips young people in Long Beach between the ages of 14-24 with youth media skills, specifically through youth led action research, journalism and storytelling to uplift their stories and the stories of their respective communities. It amplifies youth voices through media publications, community partnerships, and civic engagement activities.
VoiceWaves has existed since 2011 and produces youth-led print publications and digital journalism and other stories throughout the year. VoiceWaves also runs Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts with relevant youth content and resources for the Long Beach community.
Outside of regular coverage of local issues, VoiceWaves also engages in special projects tackling specific issues. VoiceWaves participants recently published a zine about climate change, which was supported by the ClimateLB Youth Climate Action Fund. Currently, VoiceWaves is welcoming youth to join a youth opioid prevention awareness and research project. This project, a partnership with the City of Long Beach’s Health & Human Services Department, will provide youth the opportunity to conduct research on youth opioid use and raise awareness about the issue through social media and printed zines.
Interested in Joining?
VoiceWaves is open to Long Beach youth between the ages of 14 to 25, regardless of your experience level with media. To join, contact Carlos Omar at [email protected] or fill out this Google Form: https://tinyurl.com/yliLB25