For those that do not know me I try to make a difference ... I do not rely on the government to help people (because it is not their job ... they have other things to worry about) ... So I take it upon myself, and I encourage you to do the same, to find a group that you can volunteer for and change someones life.

I volunteer for Big Brothers which is a great program.  They have a variety of programs for volunteers.  I chose Community Mentoring, which means 2-3 times a month I meet with my little for about 3 hours.  This can revolve around activities such as biking or hiking or whatever.  Together we have volunteered our time to walk dogs for a local animal shelter.

These kids (called Littles) are here voluntarily, not sent by a court system mandating that the time, and this makes all the difference.  Best feeling you will ever have is when the parent of your "Little" says something to the effect of how much better they have done in school or how they have come out of their social shell.

So get involved and do something that makes a difference ... and I don't want to hear lame excuses like "I don't have time."  This kids already hear that enough.