Big Brothers Big Sisters and the United Way are just a couple of organizations that have community-based mentoring branches for troubled youth across the U.S. You can volunteer as a mentor through one of these organizations by searching "become a volunteer mentor near me" and clicking on their website. Within the website, search for your local chapter by browsing cities or locations. Click "become a mentor" to get started. The Corporation for National and Community Service is a U.S. government organization that lists mentoring organizations at the local level. Go to https://www.nationalservice.gov/mentor/search and enter your zip code, name, and email address to have names of local mentoring organizations sent to you. Find smaller local mentor programs by doing an Internet search on your city. Read the website to decide if you like the organization and, if so, follow the instructions for becoming a mentor with them. If you plan to work or volunteer for an official mentoring program, school, or community center, you may need to obtain further training, get a background check, or hold an interview. The individual organization that you want to work or volunteer for will provide you with the necessary information for completing their requirements. Most organizations in the U.S. require several background checks for people who formally work with children. These background checks assure that you have never been convicted of a serious crime or abused a child in the past.
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One-sentence summary -- Volunteer for a large mentoring organization. Use the Mentoring Connector database to find an opportunity. Search "mentor troubled youth" and your city online. Complete necessary background checks, interviews, or training.

The vet will do a deeper than usual cleaning of the dog's ear. They will remove any debris and buildup that are complicating the infection or causing the dog discomfort. They will also flush the ear with an antiseptic solution. If the dog is not already sedated, the vet may choose to give it a sedative before cleaning the ear. This makes the treatment more pleasant for the dog. Most canine ear infections are easily treated using medications like antibiotics. The vet may prescribe either topical or oral treatments. As long as you follow your vet's instructions and administer all of the medication, your dog should recover. If they don't then you should take them back to the vet. You may be able to give your dog its medication in food so that it's less resistant to it. Your vet may prescribe your dog antifungal topical medications and ear washes if your dog has a yeast infection. If your dog has allergies that are causing its ear infection, your vet may prescribe steroids. If your dog is in pain, your vet may prescribe anti-inflammatory pain medications. This usually only happens if the infection has gotten very serious. The vet will need to give the dog antibiotics and monitor its condition. Although you might worry about leaving your dog at the vet, it can help the dog recover faster. You can be sure that your dog is getting the care it needs to feel better! In some cases, the dog may need to stay in the vet's office for a few days. This will only happen if your dog is very ill. An ear infection that has lasted for a long time could cause neurologic issues in the dog. The vet may test for neurologic issues while the dog is staying in their office. After your dog is diagnosed and prescribed treatment, you'll need to take it back to the vet for a check up. The vet will make sure that your dog has fully recovered. Your vet may need to do more diagnostic tests if they believe the dog still has an infection. Very rarely, the vet may need to do minor surgery on your dog. It sounds scary, but it's a relatively simple procedure. Your dog will not experience any pain or discomfort. This may happen if your dog has frequent, recurring ear infections. Your vet will discuss this option with you if they recommend it. In rare and serious cases, vets perform a surgery called total ear canal ablation (TECA) to remove the infected tissue in the ear.
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One-sentence summary -- Allow the vet to clean out your dog's ear. Give your dog its medication if the vet prescribes one. Expect the vet to keep the dog overnight for severe infections. Take your dog to the vet for a check up. Allow the vet to surgically drain the dog's ears for chronic infections.

If it is a sunny day, you may choose to dry your sheets on the clothes line in your backyard. You will save energy and electricity use by using a clothes line. Hang white sheets in the sun and colored sheets in the shade. Hang sheets from the corners rather than in the middle. This keeps them from getting damaged in the wind. Wear an apron with pockets for clothespins to make the task easier. Alternately, bring a bucket of clothespins. You may also choose to use a combination of clothes line and dryer. Try drying the sheets on the clothes line and then putting them in the dryer for just a couple minutes. This way you can save energy while also getting the soft feel of sheets just out of the dryer. If it is raining or you do not have a clothes line, you may choose to use the drying machine. The dryer gives a nice soft feel to your sheets, and is also more efficient than a clothes line if you need dry sheets right away. Use a tennis ball tied in a cotton sock to make sure the sheets dry evenly. Use a lavender dryer bag. Lavender oil can help you sleep and is a natural moth repellent and antibacterial agent. Fill a spray bottle with water and several drops of lavender oil. Shake the bottle to mix the oil into the water. Spray a clean washcloth with the solution and then toss the washcloth in the dryer with the wet laundry. The lavender scent will transfer to your sheets. Generally, it is best to choose a medium or low heat setting. This makes your sheets last longer. You may also want to choose an automatic setting that tells you when your sheets are dry. Use the less dry or damp alert settings to prevent over-drying of cotton sheets. Avoid hot temperature settings. Hot temperatures will shorten the life of your sheets. If you place them flat across your bed while they are still warm, they will fit to the bed. Also, the sheets will look smooth and ironed, even though you have not actually ironed them. Avoid leaving your sheets in the washer. This causes wrinkles, since the spin cycle of the washer will suck the sheets against the washer wall. Instead, take out the sheets right when they are done and place them on the bed. It is likely that you will get a better night's rest if you make your bed. Start by stretching the elastic corners of your fitted sheet over each of the corners of your mattress. Then, stretch your top sheet over the mattress and tuck the 4 sides underneath. Last, place your duvet on top. You can store each set of sheets in a matching pillowcase. This will keep your drawers neat. Put the top and bottom sheets in 1 pillowcase. You can also put your second pillowcase in there. Store your sheets in a linen closet. If you own a linen closet, you can keep your sheets in there. It will give you more closet space in the bedrooms. Store your sheets in the room where they are being used. This way your sheets will be readily available when you need them.
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Dry your sheets on a clothes line to save energy. Dry your clothes in a dryer for a shorter drying time. Choose the correct setting on the dryer. Place your sheets flat across your bed as soon as they come out of the dryer. Remake the bed with fresh sheets. Store sheets in a cool dry place away from sunlight.