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When it comes to giving back to the community, any action big or small can make a real

difference. Whether you’re volunteering at a senior center or donating money to someone in need,

you can have a positive impact on your hometown. Find out how to make where you live a happier, more loving place with these local volunteer opportunities.

Set Up a Collection Jar

Every cent counts! Set up a collection jar at your local business or office where people can

drop their change to give back to someone in need. Many organizations have created collection

boxes that you can display on a counter, or, create your own to give back to a local charity that you want to support.

Volunteer at Your Local Senior Center

Senior centers sometimes need volunteers to help out with programming. Often all they are

looking for is someone to drop by to say hello, read stories, play music, or join in on a game of chess to help their aging residents feel connected to their community.

Tutor a Student

Help a student at your local high school prepare for an upcoming exam. Or, enroll in a program that aims to help students from low-income families succeed academically. If just one suggestion must be made for someone from a college or university, it would be this.

Organize a Community Clean-Up

One of the most common spaces for a community to gather is the local park. Organize a

community clean-up to gather litter, pull weeds, paint park benches, and more to make the area more welcoming. Your neighbors and the environment will thank you!

Become an Organ Donor

In just a few minutes, you can register online to become an organ donor with medical

organizations of the country. One day, you could save the life of someone in need of an organ

transplant.

21. What is the author’s purpose of writing the text?

A. To seek help from the community.

B. To advise how to do something good.

C. To arouse attention to our living place.

D. To recommend jobs for young people.

22. Which is the best volunteer activity for a university student?

A. Set up a collection jar.                     B. Work at a senior center.

C. Tutor a high school student.             D. Join a community clean-up.

23. What makes organ donation different from other activities?

A. Its economic value.                         B. Its lasting influence.

C. Its social necessity.                    D. Its convenient operation.