- This Month's Hot Topic - Reacting to the Critics How do you react when volunteering is criticized in the media Contribute to the discussion of how we can become smarter advocates for volunteerism. Response: 2002June13 NEWS: This is the week of the annual Points of Light National Community Service Conference http://www.pointsoflight.org/2002NC/ in Salt Lake City. It's where American Volunteer ...www.energizeinc.com