I think the volunteering is a great idea--as someone who works at a non-profit, I can attest to the fact that volunteer labor is very important and meaningful to non-profit organizations. We really depend on our volunteers and docents for both day-to-day operations (like those who work in our greenhouse, for example) and for some of the extras that help make us a special place (Civil War buffs who research people buried here and lead tours/educational programs about them, for another example). No matter where you offer your skills, they will be appreciated.

I wish the CD swap weren't dying away, but I think as we all get older, most of us aren't so willing to host huge parties any more. I wish we could do it, but our parking is too limited to make it work :-(