Перевод текста 25 you've been studying hard for your final exams all year and finally they're over. ifs time to start applying for your first job and earning money, or applying to go to university, or is it? some people decide to do something quite different before they settle down to a full-time job or education. every year, thousands of young adults from all over the world take part in a once-in-a·lifetime adventure. voluntary organisations such as the 'international voluntary service' and 'operation raleigh' offer young adults the chance to live abroad, and work on projects which help the community or the environment. volunteers can be found in greece helping to protect the falling numbers of black bears, working in residential homes in portugal or even helping gorillas in rwanda. there are 110 pre-conditions in terms of nationality, ability, qualifications or social background. volunteers need only a passport, a reference, and enthusiasm. according to t1m grieve. who works with young adults on these projects, 'this is a unique learning experience for anyone who takes part - and an opportunity to build up friendships all over the world. each volunteer is looked after by someone from the host project, and every participating country provides support: kate, a volunteer who worked in a children's home in india, told us why she decided to volunteer, 'i wanted to feel that i was going to do something really useful. i had an idea that i could make a difference.' most volunteers are not paid wages or a salary, but are given accommodation and food, and sometimes receive an allowance. training is usually offered to volunteers both before and during their time away - and they can get advice on finding other employment after their return to their own country. so what do people get out of volunteering? nick, who worked with elephants in malawi last year, says. 'one day i was sitting in my bedroom in london looking at elephants on the tv, the next day i was staring into the eyes of an elephant and helping to scrub his back. i made loads of friends that i wouldn't have made in london, and had some incredible experiences. it changed my outlook on life: volunteering can help you develop skills which are attractive to employers and universities, such as independence. initiative and social skills. so what are you waiting for? anyone who is interested in volunteering, or wants further information, can contact their nearest volunteer agency, or look for opportunities on the many volunteer websites on the internet.
