Voluteerism

Question 1

What is volunteerism?

Answer 1

Offering your services to benefit the community without expecting any reward

Question 2

Name a few different forms of volunteerism

Answer 2

Participating in programmes giving,helping, influencing people and ourselves

Question 3

Name 5 benefits of voluteering

Answer 3

1. Experience diverse cultures in our country/community
2. Having fun and socializing
3. Personal development
4. You are able to make a difference
5. Meet new people and make new friends

Question 4

Voluteering can provide an … to help others in need. it can remind them that they can … a …

Answer 4

outlet
make
difference

Question 5

Being a citizen of your country means …

Answer 5

Democratic decision making,social justice and equal opportunities are things we as citizens should actively participate in

Question 6

What can we do? (9)

Answer 6

1. Help at old-age homes
2. Help at a children’s home
3. Teach young children new skills
4. Donate blood
5. Put together a food parcel for the poor
6. Help people with illnesses
7. Help plant gardens in communities to assist with food
8. Help build homes for the homeless
9. Give time to help at a soup kitchen

Question 7

What do community-based organisations do?

Answer 7

They operate at local level
Rely on contribution of volunteers
Provide a service to the community
Normally non-profit based

Question 8

What do community-based organisations focus on?

Answer 8

Social issues such a poverty,crime and discrimination
Environmental issues

Question 9

What is a environmental health?

Answer 9

It is the science and practice of preventing human injury and illness and promoting well-being by different action

Question 10

What is sustainable development?

Answer 10

It is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Question 11

Envirnomental health focuses on…

Answer 11

The interrelationships between people and environment, promotes human health and well-being, and fosters healthy and safe communities

Question 12

List 4 Social issues: PLUC

Answer 12

• Lack of Education
• Poverty
• Crime
• Unequal access to basic health care

Question 12

What does the World Wildlife Fund do?

Answer 12

Help to protect the environment

Question 13

What do the Hospices do?

Answer 13

They provide care and support for people who are dying

Question 14

What is the main focus of AWARE.ORG?

Answer 14

Make people aware of the importance of drinking responsibly

Question 15

AWARE. ORG’s primary target group is?

Answer 15

The youth of SA

Question 16

What are Non-profit organisations?

Answer 16

A group organized for purposes other than generating profit and in which no part of the organization’s income is distributed to its members, directors, or officers.