"My main advice is to be open and not afraid to take a chance. If not, you could pass up something that could change your life."-- Blake O'Shaughnessy, My Sister's House

"What do you have to lose? It's a great way to establish relationships and a good reputation within the community, and a great way to explore your interests and discover new things about yourself."-- Jessica Ciokan. Clara's Kids Club and the Keep Charleston Beautiful program

"I would encourage anyone who is interested to attend a Volunteer Fair on campus so that they can learn about all the community service opportunities available. It's really a good time and a great way to make friends."--Alissa Collins, St. Matthews Community Center

"I would definitely tell everybody to volunteer for whatever cause. It is rewarding to know that you have actually done something with your life just by helping someone."-- Richard Paul Davis, Walk for Life and Little League sports

"The feeling you get from helping others, you simply can't find any where else."-- Jeff Whitener, Ronald McDonald House and Hurricane Katrina Relief

"You would be amazed at how good it makes you feel! If you are thinking about doing it, just do it, you will get hooked!"-- Sarah Lauren Wallace, Camp Opportunity

"It's important that you are working for something that you really believe it. I recommend going on-line, and just looking at all the opportunities that are available for volunteers. You would be blown away."-- Kirstin Schumy, Habitat for Humanity; Big Brother and Big Sister programs

"Find something that you know you enjoy and volunteer in that area. That way you will be dedicated and continue with the activity as opposed to give up from boredom." -- Michael Scarpato, Hurricane Katrina Relief

"DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! Man, I sound like Nike: Just do it. I promise you it is more than worth it. It really will shape who you are."-- Christina Callison, Charleston Miracle League

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