The National Mentoring Organization, MENTOR, connects interested adults with mentoring programs, and offers support for mentors such as suggested "contracts" and tips on how to make the best use of me

Volunteers for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) mentor and supervise abused and neglected children who are involved in the juvenile courts.

Second Harvest distributes food and grocery products through a nationwide network of certified affiliates, increases public awareness of domestic hunger, and advocates for policies that benefit America's hungry.

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Workers in an Indiana factory are helping children and families, through an informal, employee-led organization started 16 years ago by the factory nurse. Leanna Skarnulis describes their efforts.

CNN anchor Judy Woodruff has a big job covering national politics, and another big job parenting three children. She has also taken on an active role advocating on behalf of children with spina bifida. In this interview, Woodruff shares the personal reasons behind her advocacy with Connect for Kids' Rob Capriccioso.

It was news of a monstrous phone bill ? over $7,000, racked up by a homesick soldier in Iraq ? that prompted two Massachusetts children to launch Cell Phones for Soldiers. Lisa M. Cataldo reports on an idea that just keeps growing.

By developing programs for youth grounded in American Indian tribal cultures, the National Indian Youth Leadership project is helping cultivate a new generation of strong leaders. Rob Capriccioso takes a look at the New Mexico-based organization.

Caps and gowns, tears and celebration - for graduating high school and college students, this is a special time of year. Among those walking across the stage to receive a diploma this spring are some who have special reasons to be proud. Janis Avery, executive director of Treehouse, a Seattle agency serving children in foster care, applauds them.

Here's list of 100 different ways your child can volunteer this summer.