Community Service - Time is NOT on my side!

I have recently decided to become more involved in community service organizations. I can definitely see the value of networking with others in the community if one is an aspiring leader at a community college. It really is quite essential to know what is happening in the community and to know who the key players are. The only problem I foresee arising relates to time. For example, I already work far more than 8 hours a day during the week, and it is not unusual to work 4 or more hours on Saturday and Sunday. Once one starts getting involved in community service, that becomes yet another time requirement... and while it is certainly enjoyable to be involved in improving the community, it can quickly become a second job if one is not careful. And much like the college committee sharks that circle when they smell the new blood of freshly hired faculty or staff members, service organizations love Fresh Meat!!! They know you are not in a great position to say no. They know you are still likely to be excited and passionate. So they jump on you like piranhas on a water buffalo... all taking small pieces of you away until there is no more you left. If you can bare it, the feeding frenzy will eventually slow down and they will only come back for an occasional bite, but getting through the initial phase can be tough... especially while working at a real job that demands lots of time and energy.