Voluntourism Ethics | Elementary ESL Reading Worksheet PDF

Many people like to travel and help others at the same time. This is called voluntourism. A voluntourist is a person who goes to another country or place to help the people who live there. It can be a very exciting and rewarding experience for everyone.

Voluntourists often work inside a community. They might help build schools, teach children new things, or clean up parks and beaches. They usually work together with local people who live and work in that area. Working as a team with local people is very important for good results.

It is very important to respect the people you want to help. Every place has its own rules, customs, and ways of doing things. Good volunteers always listen and learn before they start working. They do not think they know everything, and they ask questions when they are not sure.

A good volunteer uses their skill to help in the right way. For example, a doctor can work at a health clinic, and a teacher can help children learn to read and write. Using the right skills in the right place makes the help much more useful.

Voluntourism can have a big dampak on people and places. But it must be done carefully and with good planning. Good voluntourists always think about the needs of the people they help, not just about themselves. When it is done well, everyone can benefit.

1. volunteer ____
2. travel ____
3. community ____
4. local ____
5. respect ____
6. skill ____
7. impact ____
8. project ____
9. culture ____
10. benefit ____

• a. group of people who live in the same area
• b. to treat someone or something with care and kindness
• c. a plan or piece of work with a clear goal
• d. person who helps others without being paid
• e. to go from one place to another
• f. the effect something has on a person or place
• g. something you can do well after practice
• h. the way of life, customs, and ideas of a group of people
• i. belonging to a nearby place
• j. something good that helps a person or group