These 10 words should not be general words.

‘Volunteering abroad should be encouraged.’
What are the benefits and drawbacks of volunteering abroad?

Benefits:

A:

B:

Drawbacks:

C:

D:

Full sentence: On the one hand, (A) and (B). On the other hand, (C) and (D).

2.Samaritan

3.Charity

4.underprivileged

5.Donations

6.Impactful

7.Poor

8.unprofitable

9.Initiative

10.Time

free time

initiative

unpaid

charity

participate

benefits

empathy

offer

impact

humanitarian projects

beneficial

self initiated

character development

impact

community engagement

empowerment opportunities

servicable

activist

poor

clean up

impact

contribution

charity

non-profitable

achievement

initiated

provide

nonprofit

contributing

willingly

benefitting

donating

socialising

fundraising

service

bestow

travelling

community

donation

goodwill

development

learning

generosity

cultural exchange

selfless

2) humanitarianism

3) advocacy

4) benefitting

5) philanthropy

6) altruism

7) civic-responsibility

8) social cohesion

9) community development

10) aid/ assistance

2.charity

2.character development

4.generousity

5.socializing

6.beneficial

7.teamwork

8.open-mindedness

9.community service

10.donation

Community

Charity

Donating

giving back to society

serving

Caring

social responsibility

service learning

Altruism

A: personal development , Volunteering can provide a deep sense of satisfaction and fulfillment by making a positive impact on others' lives or contributing to a cause you believe in.

b: making a difference , when you volunteer abroad your purpose is to change someones life . by contributing to positive social change and leaving a lasting legacy of compassion and generosity

drawbacks

C: time commitment , by committing yourself to a cause , youre other commitments , like hobbies , family ect are going to be affected negtively

D: risk of exploiting , the cause you may join or commit yourself to may not be what you think it is , especially abroad , you run the risk of getting stuck or stranded in a different country .

full sentence : on the one hand , some benefits include personal development and making a difference in the community . on the other hand , some drawbacks include a lack or time or the risk of exploitation

body paragraph :

firstly , volunteering abroad can help with personal development , as Volunteering can provide a deep sense of satisfaction and fulfillment by making a positive impact on others' lives or contributing to a cause you believe in. for example , volunteers in Africa claimed that the experience was deeply rewarding , especially when little children smile back . thus , volunteering abroad can provide some personal development .

secondly , volunteering abroad allows one to make a difference , when you volunteer abroad your purpose is to change someone's life . by contributing to positive social change and leaving a lasting legacy of compassion and generosity . this can be shown in the testimonies from volunteers in the Philippines , who actively improved the quality of live in the slums

however , there are drawbacks to volunteering overseas , such as time commitment , by committing yourself to a cause , your other commitments , like hobbies , family ect are going to be affected negtively , this can been seen when volunteers in myanmar had to stay in the country for days on end , causing them to lose out on activities and time with their families . anothe concern is exploitation , where the just cause you want to contribute to is actually a scheme by said organisations . for example in countries like haiti , volunteers working in orphanages may unknowingly be helping trafficked children , who are used for these volunteering packages .

conclusion:

Volunteering abroad presents both benefits and challenges. While the time commitment and risks of exploitation may deter some, it offers opportunities for personal development and making a meaningful impact in society . However, it's essential to recognise that direct assistance can contribute to positive change in societies globally. Despite the challenges, refusing to help those in need raises the question: if not us, then who?

Benefits:

A: Learning about other countries and their situation

B: Helping the environment of the area to be better

Drawbacks:

C: Cause harm to the volunteers

D: Communication with the local community

Full sentence: On the one hand, volunteering can help us to learn about other countries culture along with letting us interact with them and also helping them to improve the environment and maintain it. However, on the other hand, volunteering can cause harm to the vounteers and there may be difficulties in communicating with the local community.

A: Learn new morals

B: Cultural exchange

Drawbacks:

C: Volunteers only appear once

D: Only benefits yourself and not others

Full sentence: On one hand, volunteers that does voluntourism will argue the fact that they get to learn new morals and learn new life values. Plus, they also get to learn the culture from another country and learn their traditional food and also learn how other countries do their daily things. But, on the other hand, it seems rather selfish that voluntourism actually benefits the volunteers rather than the recipients. And, volunteers tend to only appear one time, and seem as though, they disappeared into thin air.

A: learn teamwork and gain more cultural knowledge of other cultural through volunteering

B: gain new working skills and work experience while traveling abroad

Drawbacks of volunteering abroad:

A: It benefits you more than the organisation you are volunteering to

B: Language and communication barriers

Full Sentence: On one hand you could learn teamwork and gain cultural knowlege of others through volunteering , you could also gain new woking skills and work experiene while travelling abroad. On the other hand, you may struggle there as there are language barriers between you and the locals there and volunteering abroad does not benefit the recipient end that much.

‘Volunteering abroad should be encouraged.’
What are the benefits and drawbacks of volunteering abroad?

Benefits:

A:The act of volunteering abroad helps to expose ourselves to people of different backgrounds that differs from us be it through race , religion or culture. Through cultural exchange programmes that arise from voluntourism , not only would we get to learn about new cultures , but we’d also be developing our character as we learn the differences between our lives and theirs

B:We’d also be reaching a wider group of target audience for us to empower , impact and engage . These offers more opportunities for character developement

Drawbacks:

C: Though it is an act of volunteerism , expenses and resources needed for voluntourism turns the idea of volunteering around to a business opportunity . This defeats the purpose of volunteering to benefit communities

D:It may cause controversy , as the perception that the target audience may perceives through programmes which are most likely to last one day would bring up controversy towards amongst the audience .This would seem very ‘ touch and go ‘ and would bring up disappointment towards the audience as the impact isn’t long lasting .

Full sentence: On the one hand, (A) and (B). On the other hand, (C) and (D).

On one hand , the act of volunteering abroad helps to expose ourselves to people of different backgrounds that differs from us be it through race , religion or culture. Through cultural exchange programmes that arise from voluntourism , not only would we get to learn about new cultures , but we’d also be developing our character as we learn the differences between our lives and theirs . We’d also be reaching a wider group of target audience for us to empower , impact and engage . These offers more opportunities for character development.

On the other hand , Though it is an act of volunteerism , expenses and resources needed for voluntourism turns the idea of volunteering around to a business opportunity . This defeats the purpose of volunteering to benefit communities

.The perception that the target audience perceives through programmes which are most likely to last one day would bring up controversy towards amongst the audience .This would seem very ‘ touch and go ‘ and would bring up disappointment towards the audience as the impact isn’t long lasting .

‘Volunteering abroad should be encouraged.’

What are the benefits and drawbacks of volunteering abroad?

Benefits:

A: Adds to our portfolio, gives off a better impression to job / work opportunities in the future.

B: Gives us a perspective and feeling of being in the shoes of the less fortunate.

Drawbacks:

C: Its a one time thing, not consistent with it.

D: We leave them thinking that more help and opportunities will come their way,when in reality we are only benefitting ourselves.

Full sentence: On the one hand, (A) and (B). On the other hand, (C) and (D).

‘Volunteering abroad should be encouraged.’

What are the benefits and drawbacks of volunteering abroad?

Benefits:

A: on one hand, Help us view the world in another perspective. We get to know how different our life is from others and get to know what they go through on a day to day basis while helping to improve it.

B: gives us the mental stimulation and fulfillment needed in life rather than just sitting home scrolling through social media

Drawbacks:

C: and on the other hand , there is no time to relax. Most of the time we have to work almost everyday around 5-6 hours in order to achieve something good

D: might be extremely challenging because, the natives might not speak the same language as us and might have a language barrier when working with them.

a: Expand knowledge about other cultures

b: Personal development

Drawbacks:

c: the work done can be inferior

d: beneficial to only the volunteers end

Full sentence: On the one hand, it is said that voluntourism allows volunteers to expand their knowledge about other cultures and helps with personal development. On the other hand, opponents of volunteerism argued that the work done by the volunteers can be inferior and will only be beneficial to only the volunteers' end

Benefits:

A: Broadens your perspective on life

B: Make a difference to the lives of the receivers

Drawbacks:

C: The receiving end may feel used/ mocked

D: It gives a sense of false happiness to the receiving end

Full Sentence:

On the one hand, it will widen your outlook on life, and, make a difference in the lives of the recipients. On the other hand, the recipients may feel mocked and used just for a short period of time, and, gives a false sense of happiness to the receiving end.

1. gain life experiences

2. skills development and values

Drawbacks:

1. stick to your commitments ( especially if its for a week or more)

2. beneficial for yourself more than others

Full sentence: on the one hand volunteering abroad can help you to gain life experiences as well as developing skills and learning values however on the other hand, it has its own cons such as focusing more on yourself than the ones your helping and being unable to retreat from your decision and staying committed

Benefits

A: Volunteering abroad can improve social skills. By volunteering abroad it allows us to meet new people and build more social connections with others.

B: Volunteering abroad provides us with a sense of purpose. It gives us clear reasons of what we want to do and we are willingly contributing and committing to a cause.

Drawbacks

C: Volunteering abroad can be time-consuming. People with busy schedules will struggle with time management

D: Language barrier, volunteering abroad can be challenging due to the different languages spoken.

Full sentence: On the one hand, volunteering abroad can improve ones social skills and provides us with a sense of purpose. On the other hand, volunteering abroad can be time-consuming and challenging due to the language barrier.

A: Cultural Immersion

B: Networking opportunities

Drawbacks:

C: Ethical concerns

D: Dependancy

Full sentance: On the one hand, Volunteering abroad promotes cultural immersion between local communities and voulunteers and also enhances one's networking opportunities. On the other hand, Volunteering abroad does also comes with risk, Ethical concerns and dependancy may rise when volunteering abroad.

A: gain experience and skills

B: make a positive impact

Drawbacks:

C: cost

D: unappreciated efforts

On the one hand, volunteers gain experience and skills through volunteering abroad. It offers an opportunity to practice important skills used in the workplace to further develop on them while making a contribution. Through volunteering, you get to sharpen your skills and make a meaningful difference in the community.

On the other hand, volunteering abroad may be expensive. Money is needed for resources and accommodations. Unfortunately, volunteer work may also go unrecognised or undervalued sometimes.

Benefits:

A:cultural exchange

B: self motivation

Drawbacks:

C:organisations profiting

D: duration

Full sentence: On the one hand , volunteering abroad can help with cultural exchange as u can learn new morales , language and experienceing a different of environment and it can help you with your own qualities which can improve and gives you a sense of satisfaction.On the other hand, some organisations or companies may collect money from the volunteering placement or from the volunteer itself as profit from itself and it will take ample of time.

‘Volunteering abroad should be encouraged.’
What are the benefits and drawbacks of volunteering abroad?

Benefits:

A: Gain a broader prospective on global issues

B: self-improvement

Drawbacks:

C: Health issues

D: risk of 'voluntourism'

Full sentence:

On one hand, volunteers will have opportunities for self improvement and will gain a broader prospective on global issues. On the other hand, volunteer may face health issues and a might face a risk of 'voluntourism'

A: cultural exchange

B: personal growth development

Drawbacks

A: ethical concerns

B: potential harm to local economies

On the one hand, volunteering abroad fosters cultural understanding and also develops personal growth whereby volunteers step out of their comfort zones through this experience. On the other hand, volunteering abroad will lead to ethical concerns regarding the impact of volunteer work and efforts done by volunteering can inadvertently harm local economies.

• Personal development/ growth

• Learning more about others' cultures

Drawbacks:

• Only benefits the volunteer

• Orphanages take advantage of the tourist-volunteers

  
  

  The benefits of volunteering abroad is that you can learn more about others' cultures through visting organisations (eg orphanages) overseas. Other benefit is that it could help you in terms of self-improvement/Personal growth as you can learn to empathise with others. On the other hand, there are also drawbacks such as it only benefits the volunteers and orphanages can take advantage of the tourist-volunteers.

Benefits:

A: Cultural Exchange

B: Broadening Perspective

Drawbacks:

C: Ethical concerns

D: Environmental Impacts

Full sentence: On one hand, Volunteering abroad provides a unique opportunity for individuals to engage in meaningful cultural exchange and Broadens the Perspective of those volunteering. On the other hand, Volunteering abroad brings about ethical concerns and environmental impact.

A: widen one's horizon

B: Develop new skills, acquire knowledge and skills, lay a solid foundation for the future.

Drawbacks:

C: Personality conflicts

D: Emotional energy

Full sentence: On the one hand, participating in volunteerism broaden one's awareness of the challenges others face, which can foster a sense of empathy and understanding. Also, it increases one's social and relationship skills. On the other hand, as many types of people volunteer, one may sometimes encounter people with whom they have a personality conflict. And people might find their volunteer position to be emotionally tiring.

These are your ADVANTAGES OF VOLUNTEERING OVERSEAS.

Requirements:

1. Use all 10 vocabulary words in your body paragraphs (can split between A and B.

2. Use modals (may, might, can, could) to avoid writing sweeping statements.

2.time

3.initiative

4.impact

5.benefit

6.community

7.development

voluntourism

9.organisation

10.appreciation

A:assist less fortunate and allow them to live an easier life

B:volunteers as it helps them learn certain skills

Drawbacks:

C:volunteers benefit more than the people who are on the receiving end.

D:time consuming for others as some groups are unable to make time for the task due to other commitments

On one hand, volunteering assists the less fortunate and allows them to live easier lives while also helping to improve the volunteers skills. On the other hand, some argue that the volunteers benefit more than the people on the receiving end. Some volunteering projects require more time .commitment from the volunteers which can be quite time consuming for volunteers which leads to them being unable to commit to the project due to other commitments.

‘Volunteering abroad should be encouraged.’

What are the benefits and drawbacks of volunteering abroad?

Benefits:

A: can help with personal improvement

B: gives other the impression that you are a nice person

Drawbacks:

C: as an individual you will not be able to make a lasting change

D: as a volunteer, there is no pay so you work for free

Full sentence: On the one hand, (A) and (B). On the other hand, (C) and (D).

Secondly, voluntourism can also help with one's personal development. Volunteers usually takes the self-initiatives to participate in a non-profitable event like voluntourism. Voluntourism can be one of the extremely important components for self-growth as it involves individuals gaining the opportunity to provide their personal contributions out of their own will. In an organisation called 'United Nations Volunteers', many volunteers have stated that participating in voluntourism has helped them overcome problems in the family and scoring a positive outcome such as being able to achieve peace without having to argue. For example, voluntourism allows one to become more patient and resilience in the face of challenges which can benefit one's improvement. Thus, voluntourism can help with one's personal developments.

Secondly , we’d be able to reach a wider group of target audience for us to empower , impact and engage with . This offers more opportunities for community engagement , volunteering experience charcter developement. This especially affects humanitarian projects as we’d be able to help more people away from our communities . The International Volunteer HQ accomodates a project for childcare in ubud where we can assist local childcare teachers with both formal and informal english lessons for kids , aiming to give them a head start with basics in literacy. This project gives us an opportunity to volunteer outside of our communities and impact and empower at a larger scale . All in which links back to how volunteering abroad could expose us to such opportunities that would be not only beneficial for us but would also be beneficial for the receiving end .

Secondly, volunteering overseas can help the environment of other countries improve. Many times these days many people put so much emphasise on how we need to improve the environment and volunteering is a way to help in this movement. For example, Louis Masai who is a Swiss volunteer in Kenya who is trying to help with the sustainability of the Kenya national park, where she helps out at the tree nursery and also providing jobs for the locals so that they do not need to hunt animals. Through her efforts, the environment of Kenya would be able to self sustain in the near future. With many of her efforts being non-profit she might be able to make a huge impact on the community with the support she is giving to the local environment. Thus through these volunteering opportunities and we do it with all our heart and willingness, we are able to help the environment improve.

secondly , volunteering abroad allows one to make a difference , when you volunteer abroad your purpose is to change someone's life . by contributing to positive social change and leaving a lasting legacy of compassion and generosity . this can be shown in the testimonies from volunteers in the Philippines , who actively improved the quality of live in the slums . this can vastly improve ones self esteem and worth , while possibly helping those in need .

Apart from that, volunteering overseas also gives us a perspective to being in the shoes of the less fortunate. There is no point sacrificing our time and efforts helping the underprivileged when we just waste whatever we learned and remain ungrateful for what is around us. Thus , we can take extra steps by not looking up to ourselves as 'gods' but put ourselves in their shoes. This charity we are doing isn't useful unless we spend the time reflecting on how we should stop taking things for granted and by impacting each other by sharing the underprivileged views too.If more people are aware of it , there will be a bigger change that we yet to see.

However, it doesn't mean you shouldn't volunteer as it also makes a difference to the receivers' lives whether big or small. This is because when volunteering, many of the activities that is planned out is already thought of in advanced to ensure improvements to the one's in need's lives. Taking initiative is also a big value of one's life as if you are willing to do something whether for your own good or someone else's good, whether long-term or short-term it shows that you are being considerate. It is important to show appreciation towards those who have helped us like the one's lending a helping hand because in the long-term, you'll realise how much of a difference it many make in your live and it might no be very potent but it'll surely affect you in a way.

Secondly, volunteering abroad will also be a platform for you to gain new working skills and work experience. This may be beneficial in your work by providing different solution , an example of this would be an article that I read about a english teacher who volunteered in India , he said that volunteering abroad allowed him a chance to develop new skills like patience . Volunteering abroad could not only gain work skills but also new experiecne which may help you in the future and lessons which you could use in your life. This may boost your moral discipline which is essential in life.Thus , volunteering abroad will help ou to gain new work experience

Another benefit for volunteering abroad is that the volunteer could talk about his experience in his portfolio in order to get a better chance of getting real jobs. Being a volunteer can also give others the impression that you are generally a good person because they took the initiative and spent alot of time to help make a positive impact on people overseas. For examples, during job interviews, the interveiwer might ask about personal experiences which you can talk about volunteering. this could make someone think more highly of you and more likely to consider you for a job.

Secondly, by volunteering abroad, it could possibly help you in terms of self-growth. Having the self-interest to improve on one’s self by volunteering is one big step for personal development. Many people who struggle with low-self-esteem find that volunteering allows them to have confidence and build on their social skills. By giving them opportunities to communicate with different people such as orphans, their teammates, they are able to improve their communication skills. Volunteering could also be very beneficial to individuals who are finding a sense of purpose in life. For example, they are tasked to build a shelter for the orphans or people who are homeless, this motivates them to do something meaningful and making a difference in others’ lives. Thus, volunteering can benefit individuals in terms of personal development.

Firstly, volunteering abroad allows one to gain a broader perspective on global issues. For example, Mandi Schmitt posted and article online about volunteering abroad, she found out that she started researching on news headline of the countries that she engaged with before, as she wants to keep up with the events there. Though, not everyone would feel exactly the same as her, but it would definitely be beneficial as a part of learning. Volunteering abroad could provide opportunities for you to interact with the different events that are happening there. Thus, volunteering abroad allows a person to gain a broader perspective on global issues which can be beneficial.

Secondly, volunteering abroad might lead to self-improvement. Volunteering abroad can be a good time to contribute back to the community. Studies have shown that by volunteering abroad, you would develop greater self-awareness by confronting new challenges and reflecting on your experiences. You may improve yourself through all the challenges that would be facing throughout the trip. There would also be opportunities that might allow you to develop new skills or improve on the current skill. Thus, volunteering abroad will lead to self-improvement.

Secondly, volunteering abroad develops personal growth. It can push you out of your comfort zone and discover new things that might catch your attention. It will challenge you to overcome obstacles and gain valuable skills like problem-solving, communication, and teamwork. This can promote your personal growth and increase your self-confidence. For instance, Stephanie Maddox, a research fellow in the Neurobiology of Fear Laboratory at McLean Hospital, once said that she stepped out of her comfort zone and volunteered in two different countries. One of them is Uganda, and she visited the people in Tabiro village. She wanted to understand the challenges the people in the Tabiro village faced and how she could assist and mentor them in a sustainable way. This engages her in fundraising or financially supporting a charity. This trip led her through different thought exercises and discussions to process what she saw and think critically about how she could help through donations or any other ways that the community can sustain on their own. This helped her to be initiative in helping people in need, gain critical thinking skills and problem solving skills, developing her personal growth. Hence, volunteering abroad develops personal growth.

Secondly, Volunteering abroad also increase your Networking opportunities. As you assist the locals abroad, there would always be a instructor-in-charge that would take down your traits and drawbacks of your characteristics . If you can perform exceptionally well, which means you are able to interact, play and lead the locals, you may be awarded a prize from your volunteering organisations. These are not the small prize presentations you have in school or at work, the organisers of volunteering abroad projects usually come from big organisation, this means that they provided many resources for the projects to happen. These prize presentations ceremony are usually high-class ceremonies that happen at high-end places. These places can help you promote yourself to organisers, directors, producer. Therefore, improving and also increasing your networking opportunities.

Secondly, Volunteering abroad would increase interactions with diverse people. Volunteering may allow people to socialise with others from different backgrounds such as disabilities, under privilege and poorer living conditions. This brings volunteers new perspective allowing them to sympathise with others and better appreciate ones life. From Straits Times 60% of the people in Singapore Volunteering shows volunteering increase interactions with diverse people. Hence, Volunteering abroad would increase interactions with diverse people.

Secondly, Volunteering abroad is a transformative experience that profoundly broadens the perspectives of those who choose to embark on such journeys. One of the most significant ways volunteering abroad achieves this is by exposing individuals to new cultures, customs, and ways of life that are vastly different from their own. By immersing themselves in a foreign community, volunteers gain firsthand insight into the challenges, traditions, and values of the people they are serving. This exposure fosters empathy and understanding, as volunteers come to appreciate the diversity of human experiences beyond their own familiar surroundings. For instance, consider a student from a privileged background who volunteers in a rural village in Africa, assisting with community development projects. Through this experience, they witness firsthand the daily struggles of families living without access to clean water or adequate healthcare. This exposure challenges their preconceived notions about poverty and privilege, leading them to question their own assumptions and privilege. They return home with a newfound appreciation for the resources and opportunities they often take for granted. This embodies altruism and civic responsibility, demonstrating the profound impact of philanthropy in fostering global understanding and benefitting communities worldwide.

B: Not only that, doing meaningful, socially responsible work can help one sharpen their skills while making a difference in the community. This opportunity can be used to practice important skills that can be applied in the future, be it in the workplace environment or anywhere else. For example, Stephanie Davis, recently embarked on a journey as a volunteer abroad. She volunteered at Costa Rica as she wanted to make a difference while immersing herself in a new culture. Not only did she take part in conservation work with her collaborators, she managed to forged deep connections with her fellow volunteers and learned more about the culture there. She managed to step out of her comfort zone during the whole trip and adapt to her surroundings. She even learnt the base of a new language!

Secondly, voluntourism, being a form of travelling, volunteers are able to have cultural exchange. Volunteers can get to learn how different cultures eat and music, and even the habits that they have. They can get to understand the people around the world better and see how different they are compared to them. As an article by GivingGetaway states that voluntourism does encourage cultural exchange as volunteers are willing to learn more about the different cultures

secondly, by volunteering abroad it helps you to gain values as well as to develop skills which helps you to improve yourself along the way. By volunteering abroad it can help you to develop empathy and compassion as when you are to help the underprivileged kids, in order to help them out you will have to understand what they are feeling and be in their shoes which will help you to develop emphathy. one example is that data were collected using a survey in south korea and consisted of 301 full time employee volunteerily engaged themselves in program which then mediates the relationship between cognitive empathy and effective empathy. Therefore this shows that engaging in volunteering activities works on empathy and compassion.

Secondly, volunteering abroad can also provide us with a. sense of purpose. People who volunteered and responded to the BioLife poll stated that through volunteering about 45% of them felt an increased sense of purpose. It gives us clear reasons for what we want to do and we are willingly contributing and committing to a cause. This can help in the future when deciding on things like choosing a job or finding a new interest, and increased sense of purpose also can improve the mental wellbeing of an individual and lower the stress levels of someone. Having a increased sense of purpose can also make you feel good about how you lead your life.

Secondly, engaging in volunteerism presents a valuable opportunity to enhance one's social and relationship skills. As volunteering often involves collaborating with different groups of people, allowing individuals to develop their communication and teamwork abilities.For example, "Skills Gained from Volunteering in ESN" have shown that ESNers are thrown into events and talking to students and other volunteers, where they learn how to introduce themselves and not look like a rabbit in the headlights. Moreover, in ESN, people work alongside other volunteers in their local section, board or committee to plan a local event together to join a national level communication committee and working out how to divide work equally. Therefore, volunteerism helps in developing essential social and relationship skills, fostering meaningful connections, and enriching both personal and communal experiences.

These are your DRAWBACKS OF VOLUNTEERING OVERSEAS.

Only write ONE paragraph

Requirements:

1. Use modals (may, might, can, could) to avoid writing sweeping statements.

2. Remain NEUTRAL and avoid trying to convince others of your opinion/stand.

The thought that enters my head when it comes to volunteering in general is, when will we ever volunteer again? Thinking of it,volunteering overseas requires money,resources, time and initiative.But how many times will we travel back and forth to provide aid to others.Will we be willing to make sacrifices to our daily lives,spend money and take our time to help those in need? That's the hard truth behind volunteering overseas.Whether we would be willing make changes to our personal lives for the impersonation of being good-hearted.

Leaving those in hope that they will see us again,provide necessities and aid just to touch their lives for a day or so.Posting and posing with them with smiles that they think will last forever when in reality,they only stay when we are with them. So yes, we can benefit ourselves and maybe benefit their lives, but how long will it last? When will they start needing our help again? Is it false hope that they get from all our volunteer work.

in addition, you might have a major language barrier if you go to places such as Vietnam and philipines as the people there dont have English as their first language or might not even be schooling which can cause major misunderstanding whe working together with the locals. it can also be utterly tiring as you have to be constantly trying to translate the locals are saying..

however, i think we can move past the negativity as we did put in initiative to sign up. so we have to do our best to serve what we are told to so as it is for a charitable cause.

For example, in volunteer programs focused on international development, volunteers from more economically privileged backgrounds may unknowingly reinforce a narrative of Western superiority or create dependency among local communities by implementing short-term solutions without considering long-term sustainability. When communities become reliant on short-term volunteer assistance for essential services or infrastructure development, it can hinder their long-term capacity-building efforts and undermine local autonomy For instance,, a voluntourism project that provides free medical care in a rural village may inadvertently discourage the development of a sustainable healthcare system by perpetuating the notion that healthcare should be provided for free by foreign volunteers rather than being the responsibility of the government or local institutions.

Another significant concern is the potential for voluntourism to prioritize the desires and experiences of volunteers over the actual needs of the communities they visit. This can result in the commodification of poverty and the exploitation of vulnerable populations for the benefit of volunteers seeking a short-term, feel-good experience. As a case in point, orphanage tourism epitomizes how voluntourism often prioritizes volunteers' desires over communities' true needs. In some cases, "orphanages for profit" exploit vulnerable children to attract volunteers and donations. Volunteers inadvertently perpetuate this exploitation by supporting such institutions, exacerbating emotional harm and dependency. This underscores the ethical concerns of voluntourism, as it commodifies poverty and exploits vulnerable populations for volunteers' short-lived satisfaction.

Firstly, volunteering assist the less fortunate and allows them to live an easier life. Many volunteer programs aim to ease the stress of living of the financially disadvantaged by creating fundraisers or donation drives. They then gather volunteers to distribute the necessities that were received through the donations and fundraisers to the less fortunate.The reason for the startup of the non-profit organisations was out of empathy and concern for the needy by the philanthropists. The situation of other less privileged humans inspired them to try to make a change in their lives.For instance, Feeding America is a non-profitable nationwide network of food banks and food distribution centers that works to alleviate hunger and food insecurity in the United States. They collaborate with food manufacturers, retailers, and donors to collect and distribute large quantities of food to food banks and pantries across the country. Overall, Feeding America has greatly reduced the issue of food insecurity in America with its charitable cause. This ties in with my point that volunteering aids the living of those in need which could not have been done without the altruism and the selflessness of both the donators and the volunteers.

Secondly, i would like to bring up the point that the benefits of the volunteer programs go both ways. To elaborate, the volunteers themselves are able to gain from the experience of helping the less fortunate. Their philanthropic act serves a meaningful purpose in both theirs’ and those who are in need.It also may also give one a sense of purpose and fulfillment through their altruistic act by improving others’ lives. Furthermore, by proffering their help, it allows them to learn a variety of skills and also gain knowledge.Such an organization that provides these benefits is Habitat for Humanity.Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity not only assist in building and repairing homes for families in need but also have the opportunity to learn construction skills such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. Habitat provides training and supervision on-site, allowing volunteers to gain valuable hands-on experience while making a tangible impact on addressing housing issues.This brings back to my point that through these volunteering opportunities, volunteers learn a variety of skills and knowledge.

A:Have a sense of community

B:Personal growth

Drawbacks:

C:Short-term focus

D:Dependency on volunteers

Full sentence:

On the one hand, volunteering could let us have a better sense of the community and improve in personal growth. On the other hand, volunteering can also cause bad as communities could be too dependent on the volunteers and not making development themselves,another disadvantage is the short-term focus of volunteering.

Write the conclusion of your discussion essay.

Requirements:

1.Signal the conclusion (To sum up / To end off / To recapitulate / In a nutshell etc.)

2.You must restate your thesis statement (A, B, C, D) – Do not simply copy and paste à By rephrasing/paraphrasing, your language score will be higher.

3.Use AT LEAST ONE technique:

1.Provocative Question

2.Possible implications or results

3.Call for action

4.Offer a solution

Overall, while volunteering can be deeply rewarding and fulfilling to volunteers as they are opened to other sides of the world through direct involvement, developed a heightened empathy and understanding towards others. Additionally, it also offers volunteers a chance to develop interpersonal abilities and build connections with others. However, despite the positive aspects of volunteering, individuals may occasionally encounter personality conflicts with others, as well as find their volunteer positions emotionally taxing. All in all, it is undeniable that volunteerism contribute to meaningful causes to both individuals and communities, help to personal growth and make a difference to the society.

Secondly, volunteering abroad increases your social space.For example the Red Cross is a humanitarian organization known for its emergency assistance and health services. It operates globally and relies heavily on volunteers to carry out its mission of helping human suffering in times of emergencies and promoting community health and safety.volunteering with the Red Cross allows numerous opportunities to connect with others, build relationships, and expand your social space while making a positive impact in your community and beyond.Volunteering abroad allows you to meet new people form diverse backgrounds and cultures , and expanding your networks of friend,colleagues and professional connections.These type of relationships can lead to valuable insights, potential job opportunities, and personal growth, as well as create lasting memories.

Benefits:

A:develop new language skills

B:make new friends

Drawbacks:

C:will get you sick

D:only helping you and not others

Full sentence: On the one hand, volunteering abroad helps you to learn new language skills and make new friends. On the other hand, you can get sick and it doesn't really help others except you.

Though the benefits of volunteering are reciprocated back to the volunteers. Some philosophies may argue that it benefits the volunteers themselves more than the target audience that they volunteered to help for. Such an example would be a smaller scale food donation drive as the impact that it makes on their targetted group in need is quite minute. It may serve more of a purpose for the volunteers as they will feel a sense of fulfillment after completing the program without knowing that their aid didnt make much of a noticeable difference in the life of financially deprived. instead, the impact on the group volunteer is only short-lived and temporary. A study that supports my argument is Volunteer Tourism: A Global Analysis. It speaks on how some volunteer tourism programs may prioritize the experiences and desires of volunteers over the needs of local communities, potentially leading to unequal power dynamics and limited long-term benefits for the host communities. This sums up my point on how volunteering may provide more of a benefit for the volunteers then the community being volunteered for.

Write a FULL INTRODUCTION containing A, B, C and D

Question:

There are positives and negatives of using Artificial Intelligence in education. Discuss.

1.Start off with general information about the topic. Give brief details.

2.Write your thesis statement:

On the one hand, (A) and (B). On the other hand, (C) and (D).

on the one hand , artificial intelligence in education can help students work more efficiently and gives students access potent learning resources . on the other hand , AI tools can cause students to become over reliant on AI tools which undermines one´s problem solving skills . AI tools can also generate bias in students answers , as the source material it derives its answers from may be bias too.

AI accelerates learning allowing students to ask thoughtful questions as and when , but this also prevents them from the thinking process that majority of students go through before resulting to asking or searching for solutions.Some look to AI as a source to complete one's work without having to put in effort and a easy escape to completing their workload so that they have more time for their leisure. Apart from that , students look up to AI for better ideas and solutions to improve their learning. Speaking from personal experiences I too use AI to improve my ideas for essays. So it is understandable for students to use AI to speed up their thinking process. But on the other hand, it results to students looking up to AI to cheat and find a easy way out.