The roles that have Molly Sims most excited these days are those that involve helping others. The actress recently visited The Hill advocating on behalf of United Against Malaria as Population Services International’s (PSI) Five & Alive ambassador.

And, as often seems to happen, the Kentucky-native seems to have caught the social philanthropist bug. Last she talked to Tonic, there were only plans for more good work coming down the pike. “It’s great to be a voice. It’s pretty exciting to be given the opportunity. Part of me feels like, ‘you’re making a small difference,’” said Sims.

Here, Molly answers Tonic’s Really Good Q&A:

1. What cause is near and dear to your heart (and why)?

I have a few. PSI.org for their amazing work in Haiti and all of the amazing work they have been able to do for that country. I went before the earthquake happened in fall 2009, and it changed my life forever.
Another cause near and dear to my heart is Friends of El Faro, which helps an orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico.

2. What was your most recent random act of kindness?

Begging people for money to help take care of the orphans in Tijuana.

3. Where (or from whom) did you first learn about ‘giving back’?

From watching my mother.

4. What activist/philanthropist most inspires you?

Oprah because she reaches out to so many people and inspires those around her. Her enthusiasm to help others is contagious, and that is admirable.

5. What are you hopeful for?

That we can all come together to help those in need without the need for a natural disaster to bring it to our attention.

6. If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?

I wish religion could make people come together more as opposed to dividing so many.

7. How have you made your life greener? And …

I only use natural products in my home and I am conscious of what I do on a day-to-day basis. Whether it is taking short showers or recycling — I try to do my part.

8. What’s your guilty eco-offense?

I just got a new car and it isn’t a hybrid this time.

9. What’s the one thing you want to do before you die?

Become a mother.

10. What’s the best good advice you ever received?

Don’t take no for an answer.

From Tonic