Passion Project 101
What is a Passion Project?
A project that you create or work on based on a passion of yours that makes a positive change for a certain community.
What does “Social Impact” mean?
The effect your actions have on people or the community.
What’s the first step after identifying your passion?
Brainstorm how to turn it into a project idea or goal.
Why is sharing your project important?
It inspires others and spreads your impact.
What’s one thing we said makes a strong passion project idea?
It’s something meaningful and personally connected to you.
Why do people start passion projects?
To make an impact, explore personal interests, and solve a problem in their community.
Name one example of a social issue someone might focus on in a passion project?
(Examples: Mental health, Climate change, Education, Homelessness, Equality, etc.)
What’s a SMART goal?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
What’s one platform you can use to showcase your passion project?
Instagram (including the social impact insta.), TikTok, Blog, School Newsletter, etc.
What’s one example of a challenge that can come up during your project?
Time management, limited resources, or lack of support (this club is here to help you avoid all of these)
What’s one benefit from having a passion project for your future or career?
It shows initiative, leadership, and personal drive- looks great for college or job applications.
What’s one way to measure your projects impact?
Surveys, testimonials, number of people reached, or visible change in the community.
Why is collaboration important in a passion project?
It brings new ideas, more hands, and stronger community impact.
What should you include when presenting your project?
Problem, solution, your process, impact, and reflection.
What’s one strategy we discussed for overcoming obstacles?
Problem-solving, asking for help, or adjusting your goals.
True or False: A Passion Project must always be a large scale or expensive initiative.
False- it can be any meaningful, project, big or small.
What’s the difference between awareness and action in social impact?
Awareness spreads knowledge; action creates tangible change.
What’s one way to keep your project sustainable?
Create a plan that others can continue or set up resources that last beyond one event.
What’s one way to get community involvement?
Hosting events, partnering with clubs (local organizations, national organizations, etc.), asking for volunteers, etc.
Why is teamwork important when creating a passion project?
It helps share ideas, divides the workload, and brings more impact through collaboration.
What are three key steps to starting a passion project?
Identify a cause/interest
Plan and set goals
Take action and share impact
What’s one way youth can create social change even without big resources?
Volunteering, starting a campaign (cough cough passion projects), using social media, or organizing small events
What’s an example of a successful student-led passion project?
(examples: School recycling program, tutoring initiative, social media awareness page, website, donation drive, etc.)
What’s the best way to reflect on what you’ve learned from your project?
Journaling, making a recap video, or presenting your takeaways to others.
What’s one key takeaway from all our meetings about passion and impact?
Anyone can make a difference when they act on what they care about.