Part 2

Questions 6-10
The people below all want to find a volunteer role.
On the opposite page there are descriptions of different volunteer opportunities .
Decide which opportunity would be the most suitable for each person.

6 Henrik is a retired carpenter who still has good strength. He wants to volunteer on weekday mornings, as he looks after his grandchildren every afternoon. He enjoys practical work and would like to help maintain buildings or furniture. He does not want to work with computers or answer phones. He cannot start before 8.30 am.

7 Mina is a university student studying biology. She needs a weekend role that does not require travel outside the city centre. She would like to work outdoors and learn something about plants or animals. She is free on Saturday mornings and all day Sunday.

8 Pavel moved to the city six months ago and wants to improve his spoken English. He is available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. He prefers a role where he talks with people individually rather than in large groups. He does not want to work with children.

9 Roxanne works full-time from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. She wants a volunteer role on Saturday mornings that involves physical activity. She enjoys organising things and does not mind heavy lifting. She cannot commit to more than three hours per week.

10 Omar is seventeen years old and needs experience working with younger children for a future teaching application. He is free on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings. He wants a role where he helps children learn something practical, not just watches them play.

A. City Farm Assistant
Help feed the goats and clean their shelters. Weekend mornings only, 9 am – 12 pm. Located a ten-minute walk from the city centre. No experience needed. Suitable for ages 16 and over.

B. Furniture Repair Workshop
Volunteers help fix wooden chairs and tables donated to families in need. Tools and training provided. Weekday shifts available between 8 am and 12 pm. Based in a large shed near the train station. Not suitable for people with back problems.

C. Reading Buddy for Adults
Spend one hour per week helping an adult learner practise reading and conversation. Evenings, Tuesday or Thursday, 6–7 pm. One-to-one sessions. Library location in the city centre. Volunteers must be patient and speak clearly.

D. Saturday Park Clean-Up
Collect litter, plant flowers, and maintain footpaths. Every Saturday, 9–11 am. Meet at the park entrance. Gloves and bags provided. All ages welcome. No training required.

E. After-School Sports Club
Assist a qualified coach with children aged 5–8. Activities include basic ball games and running. Wednesdays 3.30–5 pm. Volunteers should enjoy being active. Previous experience with children is helpful but not essential.

F. Museum Reception Volunteer
Welcome visitors, answer questions, and help with simple computer bookings. Shifts available on weekday afternoons (1–4 pm) or Saturday mornings (10 am – 1 pm). Training provided on the booking system. Must be comfortable using a screen.

G. Community Garden Project
Help plant vegetables and build raised beds. Work takes place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 2–5 pm. The garden is a ten-minute walk from the city centre. Tasks include digging, carrying soil, and repairing wooden frames.

H. Homework Help Club
Support children aged 8–11 with their maths and reading homework. Wednesdays 4–5.30 pm. Volunteers work with small groups of three or four children. Based in a school near the central library. No teaching qualification required.

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