SHARE YOUR MUSICAL SKILLS Give lessons through the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. They'll match you up with a student for one-on-one instruction at an after-school care program. Find your nearest loction at www.bgca.org/clubs.

GAIN PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE Stage presence only comes through performing. You'll find an enthusiastic audience at senior centers and after school care programs.

COMPOSE Write an original composition for your favorite cause. Music adds impact to a non-profit's website or multi-media presentation. If you're fortunate enough to be near a college, seek a student-mentor to help you record and save your piece as an MP3 file using the college facilities. Consider teaming up with another volunteer interested in contributing their technical skills for the project.

FIND A NONPROFIT NEAR YOU Finding a non-profit to offer these or other 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.