In communities across the country, kids and young people are tackling some of society's toughest issues -- and they're doing it through volunteering! Check out the Show Your Character web site for a "how-to" guide for young volunteers featuring a collection of volunteer tips, project ideas, steps to designing a service project and additional resources. The site was developed in collaboration with several leading organizations including the Points of Light Foundation, USA Freedom Corps, the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse, Free Spirit Publishing and other experts in the youth volunteerism field. You'll soon find out why volunteering is a great way to connect with other people and to help solve issues in your own schools and neighborhoods.