Topic 28: Community and Volunteering

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What is a community?

2. Do you like helping other people? Why or why not?

3. What are some ways to help your neighborhood?

4. Have you ever done volunteer work? What did you do?

5. Why is it important to help others?

6. Do you think small acts of kindness can make a difference?

7. What kinds of jobs do volunteers do?

8. Have you ever given money or food to someone in need?

9. What are some ways to make your town or city better?

10. Would you like to help clean up a park or beach? Why?

11. Do you think people should help strangers? Why or why not?

12. What do you think about donating old clothes to charity?

13. What are some important places in a community?

14. Do you like working in a team to help others? Why or why not?

15. Would you like to visit a hospital to cheer up sick children?

16. What is one thing you can do this week to help someone?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. What are the benefits of volunteering?

18. How do community projects help bring people together?

19. What are some challenges of volunteering?

20. How does volunteering make people feel happier?

21. Should students be required to do volunteer work? Why or why not?

22. What are some popular volunteer organizations in your country?

23. Do you think social media helps people connect with their community?

24. What is the role of charities in solving social problems?

25. How can volunteering help people gain new skills?

26. What are the best ways to encourage young people to volunteer?

27. Should businesses encourage employees to volunteer? Why or why not?

28. What are the differences between local and international volunteer work?

29. How can people balance work, personal life, and community service?

30. What is the impact of volunteer work on social problems like poverty?

31. Do you think people are more or less involved in their communities today? Why?

32. How can governments support volunteering?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How does volunteering impact a person’s long-term well-being?

34. What is the role of corporate social responsibility in communities?

35. Should governments provide financial incentives for volunteering?

36. How do cultural attitudes influence community engagement?

37. Is community service more effective than government aid? Why or why not?

38. How do volunteer experiences shape a person’s worldview?

39. What are the ethical concerns of volunteering abroad?

40. How does community involvement influence leadership skills?

41. Should people focus on helping their own community before helping other countries? Why or why not?

42. What are the challenges of long-term volunteer commitments?

43. How can businesses and non-profit organizations work together to improve communities?

44. What is the role of digital technology in modern volunteering?

45. How can volunteering be made more inclusive for different social groups?

46. Should people volunteer even if they are very busy with work or studies? Why?

47. What are the psychological effects of being part of a strong community?

48. If you could start a volunteer project, what would it be and why?