Prison is not the kind of place most people are clamoring to go to but a Duke University divinity student has found a special calling there. Because of his extraordinary work, Landon Adams was named the volunteer of the year at the federal prison in Butner. He preaches some sermons there and he counseled prisoners who were terminally ill and dying. "I got to really hear people's stories. People could share things with me in ways they didn't normally get to because people just didn't have time to sit with them for hours on end," Adams said." Adams volunteers with hospice. He says he was inspired to spend time with people who are dying after doing that for his grandfather. "It's heavy, but also it's sort of the philosophy of Hospice that it's not about death. It's about life," Adams said. "When you're able to confront the realities of death, you're able to live life as long as you can." Adams believes some of his most important work is with the Lost Generation Task force, which works to keep young black men out of prison and on the right track. "It's interesting to have been on the one side a chaplain, intern in the prison system and now fighting to keep people out of prison," Adams said. "When I think of Landon, I think of energy, youth, commitment, passion for people, especially for young people," said the Rev. David Forbes Sr. of the Lost Generation Task Force. "I think that's part of the calling God has given me -- that if you're willing and faithful to do the work God will give you the strength and guidance needed," Adams said. Landon stays busy. He is also the chaplain in his fraternity serving at the local, state and regional levels.