Level 1
April 2010
Many people volunteer in Canada.
Volunteers do not get paid to work.
Volunteers help people in many ways.
For example:
- Some volunteers help newcomers with their English.
- Other volunteers help children learn a new sport.
- Volunteers sometimes work in a store such as a thrift shop.
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A thrift shop sells used things like clothing, pictures and jewelry.
Used things are also called second-hand things.
The money from “Clothes and Collectibles” thrift shop helps seniors.
Why do people volunteer?
Janet and Heather love to meet new people.
They say: “Volunteering is fun!”
Photo: Nila Gopaul
Patricia likes to help others.
“I can also practice my English”, she says.
Photo: Nila Gopaul
What do volunteers do?
Emma checks a zipper.
Photo: Nila Gopaul
Dale sorts clothes.
Photo: Nila Gopaul
Dale sweeps the floor.
Photo: Nila Gopaul
Patricia counts money.
Photo: Nila Gopaul