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I work with the Guardian ad litem program for Florida. We act as advocates for the kids involved in cases where the state is considering taking the child away from the family. We basically try to help the family get it together so that the state won't have to take the kid, and help the kid through the court process, etc... It's very rewarding most of the time because you actually get to help a child that really has no one else on his side to help navigate the system. I also work with a charity that assists veterans in getting jobs, and I do underwater trash pickup with a group of other divers once a month.
I'm a busy guy, with my business and my family, but it is all very worthwhile to me. My son is going to be 3 in September, and starting next year, we will all be volunteering for various things during the holidays, to start a family tradition.
It's up to you. Personally, I believe in helping people, and the environment, around me. I DON'T believe that I should have the power to use armed government squads to be able to force my neighbors to help also. Voluntary is the key word here.
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