Tom Brokaw said, “It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference.” Make a difference this summer by volunteering! Contact Lynn Odom at 919-613-5105 or email her at lynn@thevolunteercenter.org for more info.

• Help a child improve his/her reading this summer. Give one hour to read with a child, ages 6-12. A Summer Reading Program at the Salvation Army needs YOU. Contact Tracey at trace.bragg@uss.salvationarmy.org.

• While most UNC students are away this summer, extra help is needed at HOPE Gardens. Contact nchopegardens@gmail.com for more info.

• Help socialize a rescue dog by teaching simple commands and by taking them for walks. Contact Petsaver, NC at 919-613-5105 or petsavernc@bellsouth.net.

• If you know a teen between the ages of 12 and 18 years-old, encourage him/her to be a part of the Mayor’s Award program. Teens receive as much as they give during the summer. For more information, contact Rebekah Haithcock at 919-684-9690 or rebekah@thevolunteercenter.org.

• The Ackland Art Museum is a treasure of Chapel Hill and UNC. To discover connections between your interests and their needs, contact Allison at aportnow@email.unc.edu.

• Spend your July 4 morning (7to 10 a.m.) volunteering for Le Tour de Carrboro! Arc of Orange County is one of the beneficiaries this year. Contact Susan at schandler@arcoforange.org.