Volunteers give their time and money to help those in need. Those who cannot give time are encouraged to give donations to volunteer organizations. Nonprofit organizations around the world seek volunteers to feed the homeless, build houses and encourage people who suffer. Here are some of the well-known,

Founded in 1942, Habitat for Humanity has built over 400,000 homes and served more than 2 million people around the world. It helps create affordable homes for those affected by natural disasters and homelessness. Its goal is to achieve a world without poor or homeless people.

Over 200,000 Peace Corps volunteers have worked in 139 host countries around the world. This volunteer organization began in 1960, working on AIDS relief, business development and information technology around the world. In 2011, 37% of it’s volunteers were serving in Africa, 24% in Latin America and 21% in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. It aims to promote world peace and friendship.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a globally known volunteer organization seeking to help children with life-threatening (威胁生命的) medical conditions. The organization was founded in 1980 and has reached more than 193,000 children around the globe. Children with life-threatening medical conditions are selected to have a personal wish come true. This organization creates an unforgettable experience for a child in need.

Volunteers of America is a nonprofit organization that has helped over 2 million people in the   US. It’s famous in the US for its human services programs for at-risk youths, the elderly and homeless people. Approximately 70,000 volunteers help this organization reach its aim. For over 115 years, it's brought meals, medicine and warmth to people in need in the US.

Visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Address   1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028

Hours     Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday: 10 am-5 pm

Friday and Saturday: 10 am-9 pm

Wednesday: Closed

General Admission Prices

$25 for adults; $17 for seniors; $12 for students.

Free for members and children under 12.

Three Membership Possibilities

*$110 per year: membership for one adult and free admission for one guest per visit.

*$210 per year: membership for two adults and free admission for two guests per visit.

*$600 per year: membership for two adults and free admission for four guests per visit.

Join today and take a free guest or free guests on every visit, and enjoy special access to new exhibitions, discounts on shopping, and so on.

Group Visits

Advance reservations are required for all adult and student groups of 10 or more, and for any third- party guided tour, regardless of size.

In addition, we ask that all groups visiting the museum follow the guidelines below:

*Membership and other discounts do not apply to group admission.

*All individuals lecturing in the galleries must make a request for a lecture badge (徽章). A lecture badge is only available to groups that have made a reservation in advance.

*The staff of the museum lecturing in the galleries have the right to be given attention first.

Please give way to tours and programs led by the museum.

*Lecturing is not allowed in special exhibitions.

If you have questions, please contact us at mettours@metmuseum.org.

Top Summer Festivals in Australia

Splendid mornings and glorious sunshine may not always make summer exciting, but the Aussie summer is always a nice option. The country finds its fortune, the artists find their patrons, and pleasure-seekers get that kick to enjoy good things in life under the southern sun.

This outstanding food & wine festival at Leeuwin Estate Winery by the Margaret River is an experience for travelers who have arrived at the start of summer. From enjoying barbeque on the famous Castle Bay Beach to dining on the longest wooden jetty (栈桥) in the Southern Hemisphere, the true devotees of food and wine choose entertainment for these three days.

Filmmakers from across the globe use the world’s largest short film festival as a platform to showcase their work. This free-to-attend festival doesn’t have the air of Cannes(戛纳) but the audience is assured of some really experimental movies. If you happen to be in Sydney this summer. head to the Centennial Park and see for yourselfhow heartwarming this festival can turn out to be.

During the Womadelaide festival, you can attend this biggest world music festival in southern hemisphere. The Botanic Park turns into a Mecca (麦加) for music lovers as live concerts by artists from all over the world make you enjoy different cultures and genres. To make your summer weekend in South Australia memorable, hit the festival on the first day.

The Perth international arts festival in Australia is a wonderful experience. Even the “mad” summer of Perth would feel sweet when you join a noble gathering of people at this premier cultural even. This 24-day festival is an occasion to meet greatest living artists and get exposed to new works.