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Vic is a volunteer in Cambodia. Volunteers help poor* people. There are a lot of poor people there, so a volunteer’s work is really important. Vic is an assistant* at an orphanage.
Would you like to travel* to Cambodia or somewhere else to volunteer? If so, ask for more information*! There are many ways to volunteer around the world.
Conversation A
(in the studio)
Rob: You have a really great job, Vic!
Vic: I do. I volunteer in Cambodia.
Rob: That’s far away. What do you do as a volunteer there?
Vic: Anything and everything! There are many poor* people there. They need a lot of help.
Rob: We should always try to help others. Many people around the world don’t have much. And we have so much!
Conversation B
Vic: When I’m in Cambodia, I am an assistant* at an orphanage.
Rob: That’s a great way to volunteer!
Vic: I teach the kids and help them with their homework. And I play with them a lot!
Rob: That’s very important. All kids need love and care.
Vic: Working at an orphanage is hard sometimes. There is always so much work to do.
Conversation C
Rob: What else can volunteers do in Cambodia?
Vic: They can help build houses or teach classes.
Rob: I would like to help, but I can’t travel* there right now. How can I support your work?
Vic: You can support a child. You can send money each month. That money pays for a child's food, clothing and school.
Rob: Thanks for the information*, Vic!
Answer it!
1. Where does Vic volunteer in Cambodia?
(Con B: Vic volunteers at an orphanage.)
2. Would you ever support a poor child? Why or why not?