LEAD A TEAM Volunteer coaches and referees are in demand. Most Boys and Girls Clubs of America curriculum includes soccer and basketball. Find the nearest loction at www.bgca.org/clubs. Or volunteer for a Fall season of soccer with American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO). Enter your zip code in the team locator on the AYSO homepage to contact your regional contact. The YMCA is always looking for volunteers each basketball season. Contact them in early Fall to get involved.

WALK RUN OR RIDE FOR A CAUSE What a great way to increase awareness for a cause you care about. Avon Foundation for breast cancer | American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Livestrong Challenge for cancer survivors | National Multiple sclerosis Society - look for the MS Family of Special Events links | The March of Dimes' WalkAmerica for premature births |

FIND A NONPROFIT NEAR YOU Finding a non-profit to offer your volunteer services to can take some research. Some state associations include a member directory on their website. Find yours at the National Council of Nonprofit Associations. Two excellent networks to explore are the Volunteer Center National Network and Idealist.org including their kids and teen center.