A charity (慈善组织) usually tries to help people in need, save animals and protect the environment. People in the charity expect nothing in return when they help others.

Take Comic Relief as an example. It holds a huge event, Red Nose Day, in the UK. On this day, people do something funny to raise money for people in need. To make others laugh, people may wear red noses on the streets.

Besides (除了) Red Nose Day, there are many other creative ways to help people in need around the world. Many charities have charity shops in Western countries. These shops collect second-hand things and then sell them. Then all the money goes to help sick children and homeless people. A large number of young people love these shops because they can often find beautiful and cheap clothes there. What’s more, some people like to sell things they no longer want in their yard. Then they give the money to the poor in their community.

Also, many famous people give concerts to raise money. For example, the singer Bob Geldof and the musician Midge Ure gave the Live 8 concerts in 2005. Many singers and musicians gave performances in the concerts to help the poor in Africa.

“I’m glad to see that the whole world has come together to help the poor,” former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan once said.

Lucy, 15, is studying at Hongshan Middle School.

Just because I like kids and teaching, I can help look after your kids or help them with their homework on Saturday morning. If you need my help, please phone me at 8375-22624.

David, a Junior Two student at Xili Middle School, is 14 years old.

I can sing and dance for the old to make them happy and I am good at talking with others. I am free on every Sunday. Please send an email to me if you need my help. Here is my email address: David89@volt.com. Maybe it is useful to you sometime.

May, a fifteen-year-old girl, is a student of Junior Three at Binhai Middle School.

I like animals and I have learned a lot about animal diseases. To be an animal doctor in an animal hospital is my dream. If your pet has any problem, you can call me on Saturday afternoon. My mobile phone number is 13800068111.

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       Volunteering not only benefits those in need but also is helpful for the volunteers themselves. It can connect you to others, provide a sense of purpose and make you grow as a person.

       While it’s true that the more you volunteer, the more benefits you’ll experience making the decision to take the first step can be the biggest challenge. Some people wonder if they will be able to meet the organization’s expectations. Some people fear not knowing anyone else in the group. Not having enough time also prevents some from sharing their abilities.

       The following tips can help if you have some of these worries.

       ★Start out with small steps and don’t add too much pressure. Even a few hours a month can be very helpful.

       ★Work with someone who volunteered a lot. He can help you increase the confidence and completely understand the organization’s expectations.

       ★Choose an organization with the same interests and common values.

       Volunteering makes people look at the world differently. Spend some time on volunteer work and you will see how little things can change a person’s life for the better which makes everyone better person.