You may see people in need on the TV news after earthquakes or other disasters（灾难）. Perhaps you are walking past 1 people who are living on the streets. Or maybe you are going to an old people's home and want to do 2 helpful for the old there. What can we do to help the people who are in 3? The answer 4 volunteering.

Volunteering means 5 some of your free time helping others. You may 6 to help others. And you can also volunteer 7 animals, the environment, or do other things. Volunteering helps others, 8 it can help you, too.

Volunteering can let you see your own life 9 new ways. Sometimes it's easy 10 about things like grades or get angry 11 you don't have the newest computer game. Volunteering lets you spend some time thinking about 12 for a while.

Many people find that they 13 enjoy volunteering. Volunteer experiences often put you in a different place. And you will make a 14 in the world. You'll know that, thanks to you, some kids will have warm coats, hats and shoes. I believe you'll feel 15.