Volunteer Experience – PTE Summarize Group Discussion

PTE Summarize Group Discussion -Volunteer Experience

Three students are talking about their volunteering experiences.

Speaker 1 (Alex) Hey, everyone. I can’t believe how quickly this semester is flying by. I’ve been super busy with my role as an orientation leader at the university. I have to invest time and effort in planning and organizing events for new students. The good part is that I get to meet so many new people and help them learn about university life, which is really fulfilling. On the downside, it can be a bit stressful, especially during orientation week, when everything needs to run smoothly. But it’s worth it because it helps me develop my leadership and public speaking skills. What about you, Amy? How’s volunteering at the library going?

Speaker 2 (Amy) Well, it has its own set of challenges and rewards. I really enjoy the organizational aspect of it. I’ve gained valuable skills in cataloguing and event planning, and I feel like I’m giving something back to the community. But some of the tasks like putting books on shelves and data entry can get pretty boring. And standing for long periods isn’t great either.

Speaker 3 (Sam) I get that. Working at the animal shelter takes a lot of physical energy and time, which can sometimes be so tiring. But the best part is interacting with the animals, and knowing that I’m making a difference in their lives. But it can also be emotionally difficult, especially when you see animals who have been through a lot.

Speaker 1 (Alex) It’s clear you’re passionate about what you do, Sam. One thing I found is that being an orientation leader has made me more adaptable. Every group of students is different, and you have to be ready to handle any situation that comes up. I think these skills will be invaluable in my future career.

Speaker 2 (Amy) That’s a great point, Alex. Volunteering at the library has definitely made me better at problem solving. Whenever someone needs help with finding a source of information in some specialist area, it’s like a little puzzle that I have to solve. So I think it’s made me more analytical and improved my problem solving skills, which will come in useful in practically any job I pursue in the future.

Speaker 3 (Sam) It’s interesting to hear how we’ve all developed different skills from our volunteering experiences. For me, the animal shelter work has made me much better at multitasking. There are always so many things happening at once, and you need to stay calm and collected. It’s also taught me a lot about teamwork as we all need to work together to ensure the animals are well taken care of. And I get to work with a variety of personalities.

Speaker 1 (Alex) Absolutely. I think volunteering, no matter where or what you do, involves a lot of teamwork. At the end of the day, it’s about investing time and effort in something you’re passionate about and gaining invaluable skills from it. Plus, it feels great to give back to the community.

Speaker 3 (Sam) Let’s just hope we’ll be able to find time to do this next semester too. Managing my time around coursework and volunteering can be tricky.

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