(a) What are the three most important qualities you look for in a friend? Why do you think these qualities are more important than any others?
(b) Remember the story of Wilma Rudolph. Why is it important to know what you are getting yourself into before you make a commitment to do something for someone?
(c) What do you think are the two greatest benefits of doing voluntary work? Why did you choose these two rather than any of the others listed on p. 25?
5. Look it up!
Do a web search to find out about each of the voluntary organisations listed below. Then rearrange the explanations and match the service offered in column B with the organisation listed in column A. Fill in your answers in the spaces provided below.
A. ORGANISATION
Alcoholics Anonymous Aware Bóthar
Console Focus Ireland B. SERVICE IT OFFERS We support people suffering from depression.
We support people who have lost a loved one through suicide. We care for terminally ill people.
We give emergency medical aid to victims of man-made and/or natural disasters.
We offer high-quality mobility training and aftercare services to blind and visually impaired people.
Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind We support people with an addiction to alcohol. The Hospice Movement
The Red Cross A. ORGANISATION
Alcoholics Anonymous Aware Bóthar Console
Focus Ireland
Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind The Hospice Movement The Red Cross
We help families in the developing world overcome hunger and poverty and restore the environment in a sustainable way.
We work to combat and prevent homelessness. B. SERVICE IT OFFERS
