Lesson 42.
Volunteering and Helping Others (ボランティアと他人を助けること)
▮ Explanatory Text:
Volunteering and helping others are powerful ways to make a difference in the community and the world. These actions can bring joy, fulfilment, and a sense of purpose to both the giver and the receiver. Engaging in volunteer work or simple acts of kindness can teach us valuable life skills, foster empathy, and build stronger, more compassionate communities. Sharing experiences about helping others can inspire and motivate us to continue making positive changes.
▮ Common Phrases:
1. I volunteer at…
2. Helping others makes me feel…
3. One way I like to help is by…
4. A memorable experience I had while volunteering was…
5. Volunteering has taught me…
▮ Example Sentences:
1. I volunteer at a local food bank every weekend.
2. Helping others makes me feel connected and useful.
3. One way I like to help is by tutoring children in my neighborhood.
4. A memorable experience I had while volunteering was when I helped organize a community clean-up day.
5. Volunteering has taught me the importance of teamwork and compassion.
▮ Discussion Instructions:
Discuss any experiences you have with volunteering or helping others. Describe where and how you have volunteered, how these experiences made you feel, and what you learned from them. If you haven’t had the chance to volunteer yet, talk about ways you would like to help in your community or causes you feel passionate about. Use the phrases introduced in this lesson to share your thoughts and encourage a culture of giving back.
※ This lesson plan aims to engage students in meaningful conversations about the impact of volunteering and acts of kindness. It helps build vocabulary related to community service and personal development, and encourages reflective thinking about the broader social impact of individual actions.
