Hello. Peter. I heard you worked in a remote village last month.
哈喽,彼得。我听说上个月你在一个偏远的村子里工作。
Yes, as a volunteer teaching in a primary school in southeastern China.
是的,在中国东南部的一所小学里支教。
A good choice for the summer vacation.
暑假选择做这个再好不过了。
For me, it's not only a choice, but a responsibility.
对我来说这不仅是一种选择,更是一种责任。
You're right. What can a volunteer generally do?
是的,志愿者一般都做些什么?
Many things, like creating a change in the surroundings, providing shelter and food to the needy ones.
要做很多事情,比如改变周围的环境、给需要帮助的人提供住处和食物。
So you mean volunteering is not just donating cash or things?
你的意思是志愿服务不只是捐现金或者捐东西?
Right! We prefer to call that charity.
没错!那种我们更愿意称之为慈善。
How did you come up with the idea of volunteering?
你是怎么想起来去做志愿者的?
It was my father. He used to supervise a volunteer program in a non-profit art gallery.
是我爸爸。他曾经在一家非盈利的美术馆里管理一个志愿者项目。
Was it a full-time job for him?
那是他的全职工作吗?
No, in fact. a part-time job. He went to the gallery nearly every weekend.
不是的,事实上是兼职工作。他几乎每周末都会去美术馆。
Wow. this requires great passion.
哇,那需要极大的热情。
Sure. The best way to volunteer is to get involved in activities we are passionate about.
当然。做志愿者最好就是参加自己抱有热情的活动。
Have you had any difficulties as a volunteer?
你做志愿者的时候遇到过什么困难吗?
Definitely! Lack of respect, acknowledgement, and lack of funds now and then.
当然遇到过!不被尊重、不被认可,时不时地还会缺钱。
Oh, my! Many obstacles!
喔,我的天!真是困难重重!
So the most important spirit is perseverance.
所以最应该有的精神就是坚持不懈。
I'd like to join you someday.
我希望有一天能加入你们。
Any time.
随时都可以。