Volunteering

How much time do you need to spend volunteering?

• At least one hour per day.

• As much as you like and can.

• A whole year.

How old must you be to be a volunteer?

• It depends on the type of work and organisation.

• You cannot be a volunteer if you are under 16.

• You can be a volunteer at 18.

Can you approach places directly?

• No, there are volunteering sites and you should sign in.

• Yes, but it is difficult to be selected.

• Yes, of course!

Do I have to work in a team?

• Yes, you must work with other people!

• No, you work on your own!

• You can work by yourself or with other people depending on the type of work.

Can I get paid for volunteer work?

• No! You are not paid for your time as a volunteer.

• Yes! It's a sort of a part time job.

• Yes, you may get money to cover your expenses, for instance food, drink, travel or any equipment.

At the animal shelteryou can: (you can select more than one answer)

• clean cages

• plant flowers

• help with feeding

• walk the animals

At a refugee camp you can: (you can select more than one answer)

• distribute food and clothes

• organise books

• teach English to children and adults

• clean the beaches

Volunteering is work that people do regularly in their free time.

• True

• False

Young people often volunteer abroad.

• True

• False

Arnie helps clean up an area to make a wildlife park there

• True

• False