Volunteering takes up our time, energy, and even costs money. It can be hard work. So why should we do it? Well, here  {#blank#}1{#/blank#}some reasons：

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help each other and only care about  {#blank#}4{#/blank#} , the world will be a sad place. If we work together, we can make life easier and happier. But what can we do?

★Bring food to hungry people, and bring comfort {#blank#}5{#/blank#}  happiness to lonely people.

★Make neighborhoods safer and more friendly.

★Protect wildlife and natural areas; help care for pets and wild {#blank#}6{#/blank#}.

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• Get important skills and experience.
• Build confidence and self-esteem（自尊）.
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