Big Society in the North

Hi, my name is Edith Cherry. To be honest i am not sure where to start with this, but here goes. I have joined this group, not having any qualifications as such, but being a very strong believer that changes can be made to happen.  Firstly a bit about myself, I am 53 years old. Got 5 grown up children, and 3 grandchildren. I have brought up my children mostly single handed, and am very proud of how well they have done. I have been through life some of the time on benefits when the children were young but have been back at work for at least 12 years. I have worked very hard throughout. But have always wanted to be able to make changes to the way things are and the way people behave etc. But not being through the education process as such, because of my own situations over the years, I dont know where to start. I am willing to help voluntarily after being pointed in the right direction etc.  I strongly feel i have a lot to offer, and i feel i can make changes to things given the right chance. I hope this is read by someone who can point me in the right direction. As my beliefs are not something that has come to me overnight, I have felt like this for years. I wont go on too much, as i could be wasting my time, if i am not in touch with the right website etc. Waiting to hear from you                                           Yours sincerely