4 . Volunteers Wanted
Elephant Volunteer Project, Laos
The 7-day volunteering programme is your gateway to feeling like a part of the elephant conservation team! You will start by following the 3-day visitor programme. Then you will be asked to assist us in the center’s development by participating in projects on site. Your activities may include things like: maintenance work (painting, construction, cleaning, gardening); observing and recording of elephant behaviour; making enrichment tools and materials for the elephants.
Portugal: Experience Life in a European Town While You Help Its People
Portugal was one of the countries that led the “discovery” of the Americas, but now it struggles with economic recession(经济衰退) while the people suffer the consequences. As a volunteer in Portugal, you can serve in the city of Beja. You can teach youth and adults in classrooms and municipal(市政的) learning centers.
St. Lucia: Visit a Caribbean Paradise and Make a Difference in the Life of a Child
St. Lucia is one of the world’s most beautiful islands. However, in this tropical paradise, children face life-limiting nutrition, health and education challenges. That’s why we need your help to care for these children, provide them with nutritious meals, as well as educate and encourage the children’s parents.
Social Worker and Construction Volunteering Work in Nepal
Most of the schools in rural Nepal consist of simple stone structures with no water or electricity. They have no bright classrooms, toilets or playgrounds, and no libraries. Most students do not even have drinking water. Volunteer Society Nepal (VSN) places international volunteers for construction and manual work in the areas most in need. VSN asks you to paint, construct or repair necessary buildings. These projects are usually funded by your own contributions.
1. What may volunteers do both in Laos and Nepal?
A.Do some gardening. | B.Raise their own funds. |
C.Paint and construct things. | D.Make some tools and materials. |
2. Where will you go if you are interested in life in a European town?
A.Laos. | B.Portugal. | C.St. Lucia. | D.Nepal. |
3. Which is the serious problem children in St. Lucia are facing?
A.Education. | B.Economy. |
C.After-school activities. | D.Wildlife protection. |