Karen, Just a thought, but instead of volunteering, why don't you sign up for substitute teaching? The district I'm in always has a hard time finding good subs. With your degree, they would jump on a chance to hire you as a sub. It is a way lots of teachers actually get a full time job in our district. Great way to to get your foot in the door.
Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are. -- Bernice Johnson Reagon