Welcome to 20 Causes, 20 Days 2011! This year brings about pretty much the only constant in our lives: change. I’ve relocated out to Dallas, Texas to pursue an amazing opportunity with the Dallas Cowboys. But never one to shy away from staying busy, I find myself working THREE jobs: full-time with CBS Radio, and in-stadium DJ for both the Cowboys and Dallas Stars.

That said, I still look forward to another 20 Causes, 20 Days project this year. This will be the third year of this project, and once again it’ll be a little different than years past. I unfortunately am unable to volunteer at 20 causes myself this year (don’t worry, it’s only a one-year hiatus), but I am looking forward to having YOU help me with this year’s project.

I’ve brainstormed with Rashell and Jessica, the awesome ladies from Invitations Ink, about how to run the project this year, and we’ve come up with a concept that will make it really easy to get involved and have people add their own perspective to their volunteer experiences.

It’s really easy. We’re looking for you to become our 20 Causes, 20 Days correspondent. Simply choose a local cause you’re passionate about, volunteer at that cause, and provide us a quick recap of your experiences. We have a few questions we’d like you to answer about the cause you choose. Then, we’ll highlight your experience and the cause you choose on the 20 Causes, 20 Days site! (Rashell and Jessica will also be coordinating a few group efforts for the Sacramento area if you’d like to join them. Check out what they have lined so far here!)

Be sure to include information about how new, prospective volunteers can get involved with the cause you choose, and take pictures to create the ultimate virtual experience.

Remember, the goal is to help inspire others to volunteer. So choose a cause you’re passionate about, and be sure to note everything that makes it fun and rewarding for you. You can help make a difference in your community!

Steps:
1. Email galesdream@gmail.com to let us know which cause you’ll be volunteering at. Include the date you’ll be volunteering, whether you’ve volunteered there before, and any other information you think is important.
2. We’ll send you back a questionnaire with some questions we feel would be a great way to portray your volunteer experience on the 20 Causes, 20 Days site.
3. Volunteer! Make sure to have fun and please return the volunteer questionnaire (along with pictures/video) within 24 hours of your volunteer experience.
4. We’ll review and let you know when you’ll be highlighted on 20 Causes, 20 Days!