As the United States observes the 10th anniversary of the 9/11
terrorist attacks, you may be wondering what you can do to mark
the occasion. Lots of people are calling for September 11 to
become a national day of volunteering. Why not honor the heroes
of 9/11 by becoming a hero to someone else? Volunteering gives
you an opportunity to change lives, including your own. If
you're feeling frustrated or overwhelmed by the news of a
disaster, volunteering to help can be a great way to cope. If
you'd like to support a cause but can't afford to donate money,
you can donate your time instead. Helping others in need is such
an important part of the American way of life that many high
schools require their students to spend a certain number of
hours volunteering in order to graduate. So how do you go about
it? Find What's Right for You Unlike school, with volunteering
you get to pick what really interests you and who (or what) is
most deserving of your time. Need some ideas to get you started?
Here are just a few: Help