Wow, thank you all so much for all the great responses!
Honestly cannot thank you enough for your ideas! I will definitely be on the hunt for places to volunteer/shadow at, especially now that summer is coming up. You all brought up good points as well. Thank you for not making me feel like a hypocritical 'helper' either. Was really worried I would have to drop this whole thing because of that...^^;; But hearing it from the inside from all of you was Amazing, so thank you greatly!
And Spawn, you're question really got me thinking....Very good point you have!
Love to all..!