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Disaster Relief Disaster relief organizations work to help the victims of disasters or wars all over the world . J Read the flyer about disaster organizations to find out how they help people in need . ? Collecting and distributing clothing , food and other supplies ? Cleaning up and rebuilding damaged buildings ? Providing money or loans ? Giving legal advice ? Giving emotional counseling ? Finding missing people Many people need help when a natural disaster strikes . In most cases , the government provides some assistance . However , it is often volunteer relief organizations that come to the aid of the community , helping disaster victims in many ways . Services Offered Each relief organization specializes in providing a specific kind ofhelp : ? Sending emergency rescue workers ? Providing food and shelter , including bedding and clothing ? Providing medical treatment and supplies Getting Volunteers All relief organizations depend on volunteers . People of all ages , from all over the world , volunteer to help . Sometimes it is specialized help . For example , doctors volunteer to treat the injured . However , many times , it is just ordinary people helping out and doing whatever is needed . For instance , volunteers can make phone calls , help in a shelter , or collect food and clothing . In addition , a lot ofvolunteer work is needed all the time to make sure the organization is ready when disaster strikes . Collecting Funds Like all volunteer organizations , disaster relief organizations need money . They have offices ; es and and office expenses all the time . It costs money to send volunteers or supplies to the site ofa disaster isaster .. A lot oftime and effort are spent on finding ways to collect donations . 2 Discuss the following questions . £ What is the purpose of volunteer relief organizations ? lb Who works for these organizations ? c How do these organizations get money ? i List the qualities that you think a person needs if he wants to be a volunteer for a relief organization . 4 Would you like to volunteer ? Discuss why or why not . relief / 7 . food , money or medical supplies given to people in need , e . g . in a disaster area .
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