the_real_zara
Y’all noticed how volunteering is becoming a TikTok trend? 
Saw a vid of ppl cleaning beaches and I’m all for it, but is it just for the gram? 
memelord420
If I see one more ‘clean-up challenge’ without actual action, I’ma flip. Like, are we doing it for clout or for the planet? 
genius_squad
Lowkey it’s both 
I mean, is it bad if cleaning up and flexing on social media overlap? More eyes = more awareness, no? 
daisychainz
My local squad did a park clean last month. We TikToked it but also legit collected over 500 lbs of trash. Feels good helping + getting those likes 
#WinWin
hannahbanana
But for real tho, should orgs encourage TikTok volunteering? Like, give us guidelines or smthg? 
vibecheck23
Imagine an app that tracks your real volunteer hours and compiles a dope vid for you. Could solve the ‘clout or impact’ dilemma. Who’s coding this? 
eco_warrior
Saw a study saying 60% of Gen Z volunteers cuz it looks good on college apps. So is social media just the new ‘college app’ flex? 
sugarandspice
Volunteerism is evolving, fam. It’s like how influencers evolved from just posting to promoting social causes. 
growth
tiktokteacher
Real talk, schools should teach this. Call it ‘Digital Volunteerism 101’. Equip us with both tech skills and empathy. 
boba_babe
Does anyone have tips on balancing real work with online advocacy? Sometimes the ‘likes’ pressure feels heavy. 
planet_bae
I say, do it if you’re genuine. Even if it starts as a clout chase, maybe you’ll catch real feels for the cause. 
the_zenith
Honestly, if TikTok gets you out there cleaning rivers or helping communities, who cares if it started as a trend?
jazzhands
True dat! Actions > Intentions. If you see a TikTok that inspires you, just roll with it and get your hands dirty. 