Making A Difference

What is a volunteer?

• A person who wants to work abroad.

• A person who wants to earn money

• A person who works for an organisation without being paid.

Where can you work as a volunteer?

• In your local community.

• Abroad.

• Abroad and in your local community.

Is volunteering a life enriching experience?

• No, it isn't because you don't get paid.

• Yes, it is. You share your skills and knowledge.

• Yes, it is. You meet new people, develop your skills and learn new ones.

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.

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.

Do you need training?

• Yes, you always need training.

• No, you will learn by yourself.

• It depends on the type of work but some organisations provide training.

'you're no longer doing it for ------------ but for someone else'

• community

• society

• public

• yourself

What may motivate a person to volunteer?

• money

• the sense of altruism

• the need to create a better world

• just to help

• gaining personal benefit