“Everyone can be great...because everyone can serve.” You do not need to have a college degree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul motivated by love. »― Martin Luther King Jr. Taking the time to volunteer with many nonprofit organizations, homeless shelters, advocacy centers, philanthropic fundraisers, local schools, and downtown daycares is not always at the forefront of young people. people's minds while going through their college experiences. But, with a little help from student organizations, local nonprofits, and passionate individuals, volunteerism and community change can begin to take center stage and become not only an opportunity, but also a priority. in the lives of young people. Advocacy drives change and has a positive impact on your community and society as a whole. While gaining internship and work experience can lead to community impact and social change, it is important for us to remember that before we begin advocating for change and educating others about issues that are important to us, we must fully understand the complexity and depth of the social, environmental or economic issue that fascinates us. Not only must we understand the "problem" or "societal problem" that many people face and are affected every day, but we must also meet and work alongside those whose daily realities are shaped by injustices, without creating of divisions or obstacles in the process. Ordinary people are affected by the issues that organizations fight for or against, and once we realize how people-centered things like advocacy, awareness, and service are, I believe that young people will understand their call to action and their powerful...... middle of article...local nonprofits have the potential to amplify their reach to colleges and young people in general , matching their passions and skills. As organizations, you must deliberately identify why promoting service and civic engagement is not only important, but necessary if we are to improve our lives, the lives of others, and the dilemmas and woes facing our world. faced every day. The relationship between young people and nonprofit organizations can be the start of meaningful change in our community and should be a reciprocal and powerful educational experience. An open and encouraging flow of communication between organizations and community members can be the starting point for the social and environmental change that organizations talk about and try to achieve every day. Together we can bring about change – not just a pretense of idealism, but also reality..