The world is a wonderful place. But it can be even more wonderful, and I'm not talking about a new iPhone or the latest season of Game of Thrones. I'm talking about you, and how you can contribute to society now. We've all been there: you're sitting at home, watching TV or scrolling through Instagram, when suddenly you have an idea for some kind of contribution to your community or local government. You might be thinking about volunteering at your favorite animal shelter or organizing a clothing drive for your school's homeless population. And then you think, "Should I really...