In our hearts, we all want to be heroes. Here's one easy way to make that dream come true.

Become a Little Apple Hero. It's simple.

As we all know, New York City is one of the greatest cities in the world. And one of the reasons is because heroes like Spider-Man, work hard to make sure that people who live in New York are safe and their neighborhoods look beautiful. People of all ages look up to him as a role model and cheer him on.

But kids especially love Spider-Man.

That's why, in 2004, the Mayor of New York named Spider-Man the Ambassador of Children's Volunteerism in New York. After all, who better to remind kids how to be the best that they can be through doing good deeds for others?

A superhero's work is never done and Spider-Man is really excited to have a city full of young helpers. Besides, it's more fun to do good work when you're doing it with your best friends.

It was Spider-Man who came up with a special name for the kids who take time out of their day to help others - he calls them LITTLE APPLE HEROES.

LITTLE APPLE HEROES really want to make the world a better place. That's why you'll find them feeding the homeless, planting gardens or visiting sick children in hospitals. Once they get a taste of helping out, they just want to do more and more.

That's why LITTLE APPLE HEROES are here to stay!

Spider-Man welcomes children of all ages to sign up to volunteer. The best part of becoming a LITTLE APPLE HERO is that membership open to anyone with a good heart and some time to give to others.

So, take a minute to look at the fun facts on the left.

Become a LITTLE APPLE HERO today. You'll be glad you did.