Question

5 TASK Plan a volunteer holiday for a family. 1 Work in pairs and plan a volunteer holiday suitable for a family. Choose a suitable destination and type of volunteer work. 2 Write notes about the following features of the holiday and your own ideas: • what adults / children can do positive impact of the work • accommodation and other facilities • length of stay, transport cost of the holiday 3 Present your volunteer holiday to the rest of the class. Which is the most popular holiday?

Answer 1

Destination: Costa Rica
Type of volunteer work: Environmental conservation and wildlife protection
What adults/children can do:
Adults can participate in beach cleanups, reforestation projects, and wildlife monitoring.
Children can join educational programs on environmental conservation, interact with rescued animals, and learn about sustainable practices.
Positive impact of the work:
Contributing to the conservation of endangered species like sea turtles and monkeys, protecting their habitats, and promoting sustainable tourism practices.
Accommodation and other facilities:
Stay in a eco-friendly lodge within a nature reserve, with basic amenities like electricity, running water, and communal dining areas.
Access to guided hikes, wildlife watching, and educational programs on-site.
Length of stay:
2 weeks
Transport cost of the holiday:
Flights to Costa Rica, local transportation within the country, and program fees for volunteering.
Presentation to the class:
Highlight the positive impact of the volunteer work, the educational opportunities for children, and the sustainable accommodation options.
Discuss the length of stay and transportation costs, and how it fits within the budget and preferences of the family.
The most popular holiday could be determined based on the feedback and preferences of the rest of the class during the presentations.