Volunteering can be a great way to get experience. You could help out in a food pantry, organize a neighborhood cleanup, work with a blood drive, or volunteer to work on a political campaign. There are lots of possibilities and lots of ways to get some experience under your belt. If, for example, you volunteer three afternoons a week, or even just a day or two for several different organizations, it will help you learn about working with others, arriving on time, following through on projects, and many other skills. Volunteering is also a good way to find out if you might need additional help (like assistive technology or personal assistance). If you're interested in volunteering, talk with your family and friends. Or for more information about organizations in your neighborhood, here's a website you might find helpful: http://www.infoline.org/Search/givehelp.asp