Advanced ENGLISH
Module 1 • Community
Volunteer Opportunities in Baldwin
Here in Baldwin, people care about one another, and there are many
active community organizations and services. How can you help?
Baldwin Technology Center
Baldwin Technology Center was established
in order to give residents access to technology.
It provides members of the community with
free e-mail and Internet access. In addition,
it offers computer workshops and provides
technical support.
Baldwin Technology Center is open to people
of all ages. Popular teen workshops are held
every afternoon. In the evenings, adults are
helped by our highly qualified technical
support team.
Baldwin Technology Center is run by the
community for the community. It was
established five years ago by a group of local
businesspeople who wanted to raise the level
of computer literacy in our community. It is
funded solely by donations, and all services
are offered free of charge.
We are always looking for volunteers to
help with administrative tasks and fund-
raising activities to support our paid staff of
teachers and technicians.
Opening Hours:
Mon. – Fri.: 9 a.m. − 1 p.m.
5 p.m. − 9 p.m.
Sat.: 9 a.m. − 9 p.m.
Student Worksheet 1
Reading
Name:
Baldwin Literacy Center
Baldwin Literacy Center provides literacy services to
local adults. We work to improve students’ English
reading, writing and speaking skills and offer
courses at various levels. We also run a computer
lab with educational software that helps students
improve their proficiency in English.
We cater to a large variety of students. Sixty percent
of our students are non-native English speakers,
while forty percent are native English speakers who
read and write English at a very basic level.
All of our courses are reasonably priced because
they are heavily subsidized by public funding.
Additional courses are provided at other locations,
including the public library and the local high
school, to make it easier for people from all over
the area to attend. The Center is open every day
from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., including weekends. We do
all we can to make our services accessible to all.
We rely heavily on private support to supplement
the public funding we receive, so we are always
on the lookout for ways to cut costs. That is why
volunteers play an extremely important role. They
help in the office and organize fund-raising events;
they teach courses and help in the computer lab.
Today we have over 200 volunteers and only five
full-time staff members.
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Advanced ENGLISH Student Worksheet 2
Module 1 • Community Reading
Name:

Topic and Supporting Sentences

Part 1
Complete the paragraphs in the text Baldwin Hunger Busters by copying the suitable topic sentences.
Choose from the sentences below.

Your donation is important to us.

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Baldwin Hunger Busters is an organization that works hard to fight hunger in our community.
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We offer many meaningful opportunities for people interested in volunteering.

n

Baldwin Hunger Busters also runs educational programs.

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Baldwin Hunger Busters

1. 
Our volunteers distribute free food to local people in need. They deliver food
packages to families and hot meals to the elderly every day of the week.

2. 
These programs, which are offered at schools and community centers in
the area, teach children and teenagers how to eat healthy foods and show
parents how to prepare economical and nutritious meals.

3. 
Although we receive some support from government agencies, over seventy
percent of our funding comes from donations and special fund-raising events.

4. If you would like to pack food, teach one of our educational programs or help
out in the office, please contact us.

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Advanced ENGLISH Student Worksheet 2
Module 1 • Community Reading
Name:

Topic and Supporting Sentences (continued)

Part 2
Complete the paragraphs in the text Baldwin Helpline by copying the suitable supporting sentences.
Read the sentences below and decide which paragraph each supporting sentence belongs to.
Make sure the supporting sentences are in a logical order.
We maintain a directory with information about various agencies and organizations, update it
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regularly and stay in close contact with the representatives of various organizations.
For example, some callers may need help in dealing with an elderly parent or child with special needs.
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As a volunteer, you would assist in answering calls to the helpline and arranging fund-raising
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events – our only source of funding.

For example, we try to provide items like furniture and clothing ourselves, by approaching donors
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or advertising in the local newspaper.

Our volunteers must commit to at least one eight-hour shift a week, Monday to Friday.
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Other residents may call to get legal assistance or information about healthcare.
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Baldwin Helpline

Baldwin Helpline provides free support and assistance to residents who are
experiencing difficulties of various kinds. 1.

2. 

When people need help with a specific problem, we advise them regarding the
correct organization to approach. 3.

Sometimes we offer direct assistance to callers. 4.

We need people to join our dedicated team of volunteers. 5.

6.

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Advanced ENGLISH Student Worksheet 3
Module 1 • Community Reading
Name:

Analyzing Information

Which Baldwin organizations or services does each statement describe? Put an X in each correct box.
To complete this activity, you may have to reread the texts, as well as the paragraphs you created in
Worksheet 2.

Baldwin Baldwin Baldwin

Baldwin
Technology Literacy Hunger
Helpline
Center Center Busters

1. Clients have to pay to use the services.

2. Services are provided at more than one location.

3. Services are provided on Sundays.

4. The organization receives government funding.

5. Services are provided for teenagers.

6. Volunteers are involved in teaching.

7. Some workers are paid.

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