GET STARTED How do you find an opportunity to create social value in your community? Make it personal—use your interests, skills, and experiences to make a difference in the lives of others. Think about circumstances that have impacted your life or the lives of your friends and family.

STEP ONE What is important to me? Think about topics that interest you or that you are passionate about. For example: the environment, food, technology, animals, children...

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STEP TWO What problems do I see in my community? Look around your community (school, hometown, neighborhood, region, state, country). These can be big or small problems/challenges.

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Match your interests to problems or challenges you see in your community. Identify the problem that is most meaningful to you—the problem you wish to help solve. In the next section, you will explore HOW you can solve the problem you chose.

PROBLEM I WILL HELP SOLVE: