volunteering Octopus

Volunteer Octopus

1.        Do you often volunteer to do things?

2.        Have you ever volunteered to do something and then regretted volunteering?

3.        Do you think internship and volunteering are the same thing?

4.        Could you volunteer in a poor country such as Sri Lanka or the Philippines and teach Japanese to children?  If no, why not? 

5.        What kind of voluntary work would you like to do?

6.        Do you think your government does enough to encourage and support volunteering?

7.        Altruism means helping others without caring about the personal costs. Do you think some people volunteer just so other people see them as good?

8.        Do you think your college has a good understanding of volunteering?  Does it promote it? 

9.        Do you have the opportunities at this time to volunteer?  Are there any choices available to you to volunteer at this time? 

10.    Does your college encourage people to volunteer?  Are their programs available?  Is their guidance and support?

11.    What would the world be like if no one volunteered to do anything?

12.    Would you like to work as a volunteer overseas?


13.    Do you think we should all volunteer to do something good for others?

14.    Do you think doing voluntary work is good for your resume?

15.    Have you ever volunteered to help victims of natural disasters? Why or why not?

16.    What benefits do you get personally by volunteering?

17.    What types of volunteer work would be unpleasant for you?

18.    Besides personal satisfaction, what other benefits could a person get by volunteering?

19.    Can you find information about volunteering in your country and two other countries?

20.    Can volunteering harm local businesses in any way?

21.    If you are pressured into volunteering it could be an insincere act.  What do you think about this?

22.    In some cultures, volunteering is a traditional practice and sincerity is expected even though service is mandatory.  What do you think about this?

23.    Do you think volunteering is an educational practice?

24.    In some Asian countries like China, Indonesia, and Vietnam, young people are expected to volunteer.  Do you think this is fair? What are some of the problems with this?