Friday's Assignment

Some have traced the roots of volunteerism in North America to the freedoms and responsibilities gained from the 16th-century Reformation. Others cite the Great Awakening. Regardless, the fruits of voluntarism are many and have spread to other parts of the world.

Can you think of some famous people who were volunteers?

Here are your tasks:

1. Listening & Vocabulary: Job Interview
2. Role play with a partner: Volunteer Talent
3. Read this article about famous volunteers, and list their names and the organizations they are associated with. Add your own story--real or imaginary--about a successful volunteer.