Volunteer with elephants in South Africa
Join a project to work with elephants, help do research and provide care for these giants that have been given a second chance in life. They say that an elephant never forgets, and your contribution will mean that these rescued elephants have a chance to live in a place as close to the wild as possible.
How long can I do?
Volunteers can join for 3-12 weeks on the main volunteer project. We also offer a one-week elephant volunteer experience for those with less time to spare. We would encourage volunteering for as long as you can.
What will I be doing?
As a volunteer, you will join the experts to care for 10 rescued elephants. These elephants come from difficult backgrounds, such as circuses (马戏团) and hunting farms, but happily they are now able to travel freely and in safety in the site. The elephants are never asked to behave in a manner that is not natural for them.
What do I need to know regarding COVID-19?
●All volunteers must be able to provide proof of a COVID-19 test ( taken within 72 hours before you start ).
●All volunteers are asked to wear face masks in public places.
●Volunteers will do a temperature and symptom (症状) screening, every day before starting their first shift.
【小题1】How long does a volunteer need to work on a main volunteer project at least?A.One week. | B.Three weeks. | C.Twelve weeks. | D.Two years. |
A.Preparing food for elephants. | B.Leading elephants’ action. |
C.Performing elephant back riding. | D.Cleaning out the elephants’ sleeping areas. |
A.Wear face masks in public places. |
B.Wear face masks before working. |
C.Do a temperature and symptom screening every other day. |
D.Provide proof of a COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours. |
There’s something satisfying about volunteering. Studies have shown that volunteering helps people who donate their time feel more socially connected, thus warding off loneliness and depression. But a growing body of evidence suggests that people who give their time to others might also be rewarded with better physical health, including lower blood pressure and a longer lifespan.
Evidence of volunteerism’s physical effects can be found in a recent study from Carnegie Mellon University, published this month in Psychology and Aging. Adults over age 50 who volunteered on a regular basis were less likely to develop high blood pressure than non-volunteers. High blood pressure is an important indicator of health because it contributes to heart disease, stroke, and premature death.
It’s impossible for this study to prove that volunteering was directly responsible for the lower blood pressure. People who volunteer may be more likely to do other things, like eating a healthy diet or exercise, which lower blood pressure. But the results are in line with other findings on the topic.
How might volunteering contribute to lower blood pressure?Performing volunteer work could increase physical activity among people who aren’t otherwise very active, says leading study author Rodlescia Sneed, a doctoral candidate in social and health psychology at Carnegie Mellon University. It may also reduce stress. “Many people find volunteer work helpful with respect to stress reduction, and we know that stress is very strongly linked to health out-comes,” she says.
A 2012 study in the journal Health Psychology found that participants who volunteered with some regularity lived longer, but only if their intentions were truly altruistic. In other words, they had to be volunteering to help others-not to make themselves feel better.
The Greek philosopher Aristotle once guessed that the essence of life is “To serve others and do good.” If recent research is any indication, serving others might also be the essence of good health.
【小题1】Which can replace the underlined phrase “warding off” in paragraph 1?A.getting rid of. | B.keeping up with. |
C.running out of. | D.putting up with. |
A.To prove the benefit of volunteering to health. |
B.To find out volunteerism’s physical effects on heart. |
C.To explain the connection between exercise and health. |
D.To warn readers the danger of volunteering to blood pressure. |
A.Volunteers are supposed to be more outgoing. |
B.Volunteer work can make people lack sports. |
C.Taking appropriate exercise can strengthen social connection. |
D.Performing volunteer work contributes to reducing stress. |
A.Volunteering can lower blood pressure. |
B.Volunteering is beneficial to mental health. |
C.Volunteering may be good for body and mind. |
D.Volunteering can avoid suffering from heart disease. |
Captain John Bunch loves to go fishing. In fact, Bunch loves fishing so much that he became a professional fishing guide decades ago and has remained one ever since. There is something, however, that Bunch loves even more. That is his country and the men and women who join the army to protect it. Ever since Bunch met a young soldier in 2005, who wanted to go on a fishing trip before he left the army, the Florida native has offered over 1 200 fishing trips to veterans, with all expenses paid.
And Bunch’s efforts to give back to those who have served their nation go even much further. Inspired by that fishing trip 11 years ago, he founded Operation Open Arms, which has since helped nearly 3 400 US troops and given out more than $12 million in direct benefits with his charity. Operation Open Arms also provides free weddings, vacations, and more leisurely activities to veterans, and can rely on a network of over 300 businesses and individual partners to get former soldiers anything they might need upon returning home from army.
The former marine’s heartwarming generosity is a result of his own experiences in the military and the pride he has for his country. "I do this because I love my country and I do this because America is the greatest country in the world," he told NBC’s Today Show. Bunch’s unwavering commitment goes so far that he once turned down an invitation from then-President George W. Bush, because he had already scheduled a fishing trip with one of his veterans. Even the military has recognized Bunch’s work of love, and earlier this year honored him and his organization with the Outstanding Civilian Service Award and the Army’s most prestigious civilian award.
【小题1】What caused John Bunch to offer free fishing trips to veterans?A.A young soldier’s desire to go on a fishing trip. | B.Working as a professional fishing guide. |
C.Having served in the army. | D.Growing up in Florida. |
A.The achievements Operation Open Arms has made. | B.How Operation Open Arms was founded. |
C.Activities Captain John Bunch has joined. | D.The missions of Operation Open Arms. |
A.Ambitious and talented. | B.Responsible and patient. |
C.Honest and determined. | D.Warm-hearted and generous. |
A.he thought little of him | B.he didn’t want to see him |
C.he had to take care of business | D.he wanted to stay with veterans |
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