President Barack Obama and General Colin Powell are headlining the Eighth Annual National Mentoring Month volunteer recruitment drive. Held each January, the campaign mobilizes volunteers to help young people achieve their potential. Research has shown that programs that rely on volunteer mentors can play a powerful role in reducing drug abuse and youth violence while greatly enhancing a young person's prospects for leading a healthy and productive life. National Mentoring Month is spearheaded by the Harvard School of Public Health, MENTOR, and the Corporation for National and Community Service. For more information, visit NationalMentoringMonth.org