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Shape a Future.

Get Engaged

There are many ways to support Youth Stop and the young artists we serve. Whether you make a gift, volunteer your time, or join us as a community partner -your involvement helps create opportunities for the next generation of photographers.

Donate

Your gift helps provide camera equipment, creative workshops, and mentorship for Youth Stop participants. Every contribution helps a young person develop lifelong skills and a sense of belonging through the creative arts.

Make a Gift

Volunteer

Our volunteers show up to support our work in a lot of different ways. Whether you're a photographer, educator, event supporter, or archivist, there's a role for you at Youth Stop.

Show Up for Youth

Young girl smiling inside a vehicle, with packages in the background.
Two young boys smiling and posing for a selfie indoors, with one boy wearing a white shirt and the other in a striped shirt.
A young girl taking a selfie in a grassy field with trees and a group of people in the background.
A smiling young girl with a flower in her hair taking a selfie in black and white.

Workshop Mentors

Support youth during photography workshops, assisting with creative assignments, and more.

Volunteer Roles

Photography Instructors

Share your skills by helping teach photography basics and storytelling techniques.

Event Support

Assist with exhibitions, community events, and program showcases.

Media Support

Help organize archives, prepare exhibits, or support digital storytelling projects.

PARTNer

Youth Stop works alongside schools, community organizations, and sponsors to create meaningful opportunities for young artists. Through these partnerships, we develop photography programs, host workshops, and create public exhibitions that elevate young storytellers.

Our sponsors receive meaningful community recognition for supporting youth creativity and empowerment, acknowledged across events, exhibitions, and program materials as a thank you for their shared commitment to investing in the next generation.

Partner With Us

Entergy logo
Logo for New Orleans Tourism, Notice and Cultural Fund featuring a stylized gate with decorative arching lines.
Silhouette of a jazz band with musicians dancing, playing instruments, and holding umbrellas, with the text 'New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, Inc.' in yellow and black.
Seal of the New Orleans City Council featuring two women, a lion, stars, and a landscape.
Baptist Community Ministries logo with a black background, white letters, and a red cross on the left side
Logo of the Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans featuring geometric design and text.

Are You a Young Person Who Loves Photography?

If you're interested in learning photography — or a parent looking for a creative program for your child — we'd love to hear from you. Our workshops offer a supportive space to learn, explore creativity, and share your perspective with the world.