记者：曾怡
英语角之“志愿者活动”于3月13日在图书馆如火如荼地举行。现场气氛热烈，学生们热情高涨🦶，外教幽默风趣的谈吐掀起了一个又一个的高潮。此次到场的外籍老师有：Mr. Chris Dockstader, Mr.Charlie Reis, Mr Stephen Keen, Ms.Sarah Tillman, Ms.Amy Van Gundy, Ms.Cecily Hurst👨🏿🦰。
人们选择成为志愿者有不一样的理由🧗🏼🙆♂️，有的是想通过参与志愿者活动锻炼自己，掌握相关的技能🔥，有的是为了帮助有困难的人，使他们拥有更好的生活，还有的是为了实现自己的人生价值👨🏿🍼。Cecily跟大家分享了她在贫困山区支教以及到敬老院看望老人的故事。她谈到这是她人生中宝贵的回忆，当志愿者给了她机会去接触社会里最需要帮助的人群。她说每次参加完志愿者活动，一种满足感便会油然而生。另一边◾️，Charlie则跟大家讨论起了国家的军队。他说道🌏，每个当兵的人都是好样的🍤，尽管他们知道这条道路会艰苦，但为了祖国的荣耀他们义不容辞🧍🏻♀️，这种志愿的精神很让人敬佩。而Stephen则说志愿者活动改变了他的人生观，特别是当他看到那些行动不便的人依旧咬牙坚强面对生活时。他鼓励同学们要珍惜当下👆🏽，乐观面对生活，并在自己的能力范围内尽量去帮助有需要的人。谈到国际志愿者时😹，Sarah兴致勃勃地跟同学们分享了她想去贫困国家支教的愿望👀，她说，到一个陌生的国家，在领略不同文化的同时，能够帮助有困难的人是件非常幸福的事。
现场群情激昂，同学们听得津津有味，直到8点多，大家都久久不愿离去👩🏿🌾。相信在分享了那么多位外教对志愿活动的看法后♐️，会有越来越多的同学加入浩浩荡荡的志愿者行列。
English Corner - volunteering experience
By:Zeng Yi
The English corner was held on 13th of March in the library. With students’ enthusiasm and teachers'' humor, the library was filled with laughter and joy. Mr. Chris Dockstader, Mr.Charlie Reis, Mr Stephen Keen, Ms.Sarah Tillman, Ms.Amy Van Gundy, Ms.Cecily Hurst attended the activity.
People choice to be a volunteer, for a number of different reasons: ranging from a desire to learn new skills, having fun, to recognizingthe social value. Cecily shared her unforgettable experience with students in volunteering at the gerocomium and poor regions. She taught us that volunteering gave her an opportunity to get in touch with those people who need help, which brings her a growing sense of satisfaction. Charlie pointed out that the spirits of army moved many people. As soldiers not only serve the people, but also contribute a lot to society’s security. Moreover, Stephen encouraged students to extend a hand when people are in trouble. When it comes to the international volunteering, Sarah told the students her plan to give a lesson in poor country. She said that it would be a happy thing to make the world a better place.
The students had good communication with the foreign teachers and didn''t leave until 8p.m. The activity not only helps the students to understand the value of being a volunteer, but also encourages them to be a member of volunteering team.
