NEW SKILLS Volunteer at your local public access TV station. Many provide classes that teach how to operate their cameras and editing equipment. Volunteers who have completed the course, yes even teen volunteers, can assist producers create programming. Some hardship scholarships are available. Find your local public access station through the Alliance for Community Media.

EXPERIENCE Write a website for a local nonprofit. Help with other computer-related needs.

SHARE Become a Techsoup star by answering technical questions from non-profits through this technology cyberspace for non-profits.

FIND A NONPROFIT NEAR YOU Finding a non-profit to provide with these or other volunteer services 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.