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Unit 8 Making a Difference
Section B How does helping others make a difference?
(3a-3c)
Learning Objectives
In this lesson you will:
1. identify the necessary parts of volunteer advertisements.
2. get the detailed information from the advertisement.
3. learn to write an email to sign up as a volunteer according to the
advertisement.
Look and Say
What are these posters all about?
They are all about volunteer recruitment(招募).
What information do the posters contain?
Deadline and Registration Time
Qualifications
Volunteer Tasks
Contact Information and Website
Benefits for Volunteers
Recruitment Theme and Purpose:Clearly state the theme of "recruiting volunteers" and explain the field and purpose of volunteer service.
Volunteer Tasks: List the tasks volunteers need to do.
Qualifications:Include personal qualities and abilities.
Time Information:Provide deadlines for registration, activity times, or registration periods.
Contact Information and Registration Channels:Offer phone numbers, emails, and official websites.
Volunteer Benefits:Such as building friendships, gaining new experiences, and receiving T-shirts, snacks, and drinks.
A. what qualities and skills volunteers need to have
B. what the volunteering programme is about
C. how to sign up as a volunteer
D. what duties volunteers will carry out
Read the advertisement and label each part with the main topic.
3a
B
D
A
C
Imagine that you are planning to be a student volunteer. Make notes with the help of these questions.
Beginning
Body
Ending
What would you like to be/do?
Why do you want to be a volunteer?
What skills or talents do you have?
What experience do you have as a volunteer?
When can you start volunteering?
What other thoughts do you have about volunteering?
3b
What would you like to be/do?
e.g.
I want to be/would like to be a student volunteer to help international students with Chinese culture.
I’d like to be friends with them and guide them to travel around my hometown.
...
Why do you want to be a volunteer?
e.g. I want to be a volunteer because I enjoy helping others and I’m passionate about sharing Chinese culture with people from different backgrounds.
Because I like communicating with different people all around the world.
...
What skills or talents do you have?
e.g. Fluent in English.
Familiar with Chinese dance and calligraphy.
Good at expressing myself and communicating clearly.
...
What experience do you have as a volunteer?
e.g. I have previously volunteered as a tutor for foreign students and helped organize a cultural exchange event at my school.
When can you start volunteering ?
e.g. I think I can start volunteering after the final exam.
What other thoughts do you have about volunteering?
e.g. I believe volunteering is a wonderful way to build connections between different cultures and I’m excited to contribute to making international students’ experience in China more enjoyable and meaningful.
Write an email to the school to sign up as a volunteer. Use your notes in 3b to help you.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I saw your advertisement, and I'm writing to ...
3c
Sample Writing
Dear Sir or Madam,
I saw your advertisement for student volunteers, and I'm writing to apply for the position.
I am eager to become a volunteer to help international students adapt to life here. I want to be a friendly guide for them, showing them around our hometown and helping them feel welcome.
I am a good fit for this position because I speak fluent English. I’m good at expressing myself, and have experience with Chinese dance and calligraphy. I also have some prior experience volunteering with international students.
I am eager to help and believe I can contribute positively to the program. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Lucy
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