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Are you worried about the planet and tired of waiting around for things to change? Go ahead and take a closer look at the various options available to volunteer for the environment!
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Sustainable Agriculture
If you decide to volunteer for asustainable agriculture project, you'lldefinitely learn some interesting sustainablefarming techniques. You will be learningthese techniques from locals or teaching
them to the local farmers so they canimplement（实施）these techniques on theirown.
Best Places to Volunteer;
Central or South Africa, India, Nepal,Indonesia and the Philippines.
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Marine Conservation
Volunteers for marine conservationshould naturally be attracted to water. It'simportant that you don't fear diving andhave a strong interest in learning to dive
during your stay. While volunteering, yourtask as a volunteer will be to help research,maintain and grow the unique marinebiology.
Best Places to Volunteer:
The Bahamas, Cuba, Peru, SouthAfrica, Indonesia, Spain and Italy.
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Nature Conservation
Conservation projects are dedicated toprotecting the natural environment of aspecific location. Tasks here may varygreatly depending on the program but it willrequire volunteers to study the environment
and learn about the local wildlife species.You'll be monitoring the environment andretrieving data while taking action to preserve the local species of animals andplants.
Best Places to Volunteer:
Madagascar, the Maldives, SouthAfrica, New Zealand and Russia.
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Renewable Energy and Water
Projects focused on energy and watercreate ways for communities to accesssustainable energy and water sources. Theseprograms are dedicated to designing systemimprovements and creating a sustainable
supply of energy and water. It's importantfor conservation volunteers to evaluate theneeds of the community and implementactions to solve these issues.
Best Places to Volunteer:
Peru, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Indiaand Cameroon.
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Requirements: With so many subcategories and such a wide series of organizations, the required skill set will vary for each program. English is the main language on all projects so it's important that conservation volunteers have a good understanding of English. For projects in South America, you will find it helpful to have a basic knowledge of Spanish.
21. If you want to volunteer for three projects in the same country, which country is the best choice?
A.Peru. B.South Africa. C.Indonesia. D.India.
22.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Volunteers can learn farming techniques by carrying out these techniques on their own.
B. Volunteers should assess the requirements of the community to solve the issues of energy and water supply.
C. Volunteers at different conservation projects can perform the same tasks to protect the natural environment.
D. Volunteers can sign up for marine conservation project even if they are afraid of the water.
23. What is required in common to be a volunteer in any of the above programs?
A.Farming techniques. B.Marine biology.
C.The English language. D.Data retrieving.
