Volunteering

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Die Freiwilligentätigkeit - Volunteering

Key vocab

die Gleichheit - equality.
die Feuerwehr -fire brigade.
der/die Freiwillige - volunteer.
das Altenheim – old people's home.
brechen – to break, to be sick.
gewinnen - to win.
freiwillig - voluntarily.
erste Hilfe - first aid.

Freiwilligenarbeit

Ich bin Freiwillige in einem Altenheim.
- I am a volunteer in an old people's home.
Du arbeitest freiwillig in der Feuerwehr.
- You work voluntarily in the fire brigade.
Die Gleichheit ist sehr wichtig für mich.
- Equality is very important for me.

Würdest du freiwillig arbeiten?

Arbeitest du im Moment freiwillig?
- Do you currently work voluntarily?
Ich arbeite freiwillig ab und zu in einem Altenheim und ich bin Freiwilliger in der Feuerwehr.
- I work voluntarily now and again in an old people's home and I am a volunteer in the fire brigade.

Die Freiwilligentätigkeit - Volunteering

Key vocab

der Preis - prize.
die Hilfe - help.
das Rote Kreuz - Red Cross.
halten - to hold, to keep.
helfen - to help (+ dative).
hilflos - helpless.
menschlich - humane.

Die Freiwilligentätigkeit

Sie braucht Hilfe!
- She needs help!
Das Rote Kreuz ist eine gute Organisation.
- The Red Cross is a good organisation.
Manche Leute sind hilflos.
- Some people are helpless.

Arbeitest du freiwillig?

Arbeitest du freiwillig, Fabian?
- Do you work voluntarily, Fabian?
Ja, ich bin Mitgleid vom Roten Kreuz, weil ich den Leuten gern helfe.
- Yes, I am a member of the Red Cross because I like helping people.

Die Freiwilligentätigkeit - Volunteering

Key vocab

die Ruhe - peace.
die Wohltätigkeitsveranstaltung - charity event.
die Wohltätigkeit - charity.
das Tierheim - animal shelter.
das Wohltätigkeitskonzert - charity concert.
sorgen für - to care for.
spenden - to donate.

Die Freiwilligentätigkeit

Ich sorge für meine Großeltern.
- I look after my grandparents.
Du hast eine Wohltätigkeitsveranstaltung organisiert.
- You organised a charity event.
Wir besuchen oft das Tierheim.
- We often visit the animal shelter.

Arbeitest du freiwillig?

Arbeitest du freiwillig?
- Do you work voluntarily?
Ja, ich arbeite manchmal freiwillig im Tierheim.
- Yes, I sometimes work voluntarily in the animal shelter.

1Identity & Culture

1.1Me, My Family & Friends

1.1.1Describing Yourself

1.1.2My Family

1.1.3Personalities

1.1.4My Relationship

1.1.5Marriage

1.1.6Divorce

1.2Technology in Everyday Life

1.2.1Social Media

1.2.2Technology

1.3Free-Time Activities

1.3.1Music

1.3.2Cinema & TV

1.3.3Food

1.3.4Pantry

1.3.5Eating Out

1.3.6Sport

1.4Customs & Festivals in German-speaking Countries

1.4.1Holidays

1.4.2Christian Festivals

1.4.3Festivals in German-Speaking Countries

2Areas of Interest

2.1Home, Town, Neighbourhood & Region

2.1.1Home

2.1.2Rooms in the House

2.1.3Town

2.1.4Shops & Transport

2.1.5Home Items

2.2Social Issues

2.2.1Alcohol

2.2.2Drugs

2.2.3Smoking

2.2.4Smoking 2

2.2.5Health

2.2.6Health - 2

2.2.7Volunteering

2.2.8Race & Immigration

2.2.9Hospital

2.3Global Issues

2.3.1Homelessness & Poverty

2.3.2Littering

2.3.3Land & Air Pollution

2.3.4UV Rays & Acid Rain

2.3.5Saving Resources

2.3.6Nature Conservation

2.3.7Nature Conservation 2

2.3.8Sustainable Living

2.4Travel & Tourism

2.4.1Countries to Visit

2.4.2Things to See

2.4.3Planning a Holiday

2.4.4Journey

3Study & Employment

3.1My Studies

3.1.1Subjects

3.1.2Your School

3.1.3Types of School

3.2Life at School

3.2.1School Stress

3.2.2Regular Day

3.3Education Post-16

3.3.1Future Plans

3.4Jobs, Career Choices & Ambitions

3.4.1Part-time Jobs & Work Experience

3.4.2Job Hunt

3.4.3Workplace

3.4.4Jobs

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1Identity & Culture

1.1Me, My Family & Friends

1.1.1Describing Yourself

1.1.2My Family

1.1.3Personalities

1.1.4My Relationship

1.1.5Marriage

1.1.6Divorce

1.2Technology in Everyday Life

1.2.1Social Media

1.2.2Technology

1.3Free-Time Activities

1.3.1Music

1.3.2Cinema & TV

1.3.3Food

1.3.4Pantry

1.3.5Eating Out

1.3.6Sport

1.4Customs & Festivals in German-speaking Countries

1.4.1Holidays

1.4.2Christian Festivals

1.4.3Festivals in German-Speaking Countries

2Areas of Interest

2.1Home, Town, Neighbourhood & Region

2.1.1Home

2.1.2Rooms in the House

2.1.3Town

2.1.4Shops & Transport

2.1.5Home Items

2.2Social Issues

2.2.1Alcohol

2.2.2Drugs

2.2.3Smoking

2.2.4Smoking 2

2.2.5Health

2.2.6Health - 2

2.2.7Volunteering

2.2.8Race & Immigration

2.2.9Hospital

2.3Global Issues

2.3.1Homelessness & Poverty

2.3.2Littering

2.3.3Land & Air Pollution

2.3.4UV Rays & Acid Rain

2.3.5Saving Resources

2.3.6Nature Conservation

2.3.7Nature Conservation 2

2.3.8Sustainable Living

2.4Travel & Tourism

2.4.1Countries to Visit

2.4.2Things to See

2.4.3Planning a Holiday

2.4.4Journey

3Study & Employment

3.1My Studies

3.1.1Subjects

3.1.2Your School

3.1.3Types of School

3.2Life at School

3.2.1School Stress

3.2.2Regular Day

3.3Education Post-16

3.3.1Future Plans

3.4Jobs, Career Choices & Ambitions

3.4.1Part-time Jobs & Work Experience

3.4.2Job Hunt

3.4.3Workplace

3.4.4Jobs

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