2. The International Voluntary Service runs a number of Youth Exchanges throughout the year.Youth Exchanges give small groups of 4-5 young people the opportunity to take part in volunteering trips abroad for an average of two weeks.These young people are joined by 4-5 young people from 2-3 other nationalities and are a wonderful intercultural experience in a safe environment.
Example Youth Exchanges:
Youth Exchange 1
Location:Ireland
Other nationalities:Spain,Italy,Hungary
Theme:Focuses on the topic of community reconstruction and community activities——exploring how local issues facing our communities are connected to global issues.The group will also take part in team-building activities.
Youth Exchange 2
Location:France
Other nationalities:Bulgaria,Italy
Theme:Organic gardening.This project will take place in a natural park,where the group will take part in gardening activities.
Youth Exchange 3
Location:Macedonia
Other nationalities:Serbia,Turkey,Ireland
Theme:Foster social inclusion and motivate personal development of young people through sports and outdoor activities.Promote outdoor activities as a tool to help inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities.
Youth Exchange4
Location:Italy
Other nationalities:Bulgaria,Greece
Theme:A social-environmental project that intends to promote social inclusion and continuous development,regarded as a process–of civil rights and active citizenship.Over 10 days,the group will participate in activities to raise awareness about the effect of our behavior on the environment.
(1)What do you focus on when travelling in France?
A.Gardening work.
B.Civil rights.
C.Developing social inclusion.
D.Rebuilding communities.
(2)If you are interested in protecting the environment,you can take part in
.
A.Youth Exchange 1
B.Youth Exchange 2
C.Youth Exchange 3
D.Youth Exchange 4
(3)Which nationality are Youth Exchanges most popular with?
A.Spain.
B.Italy.
C.Ireland.
D.France.