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give up
Meaning: To stop doing something or to dedicate time/resources to another activity.
Example: Staff can give up some of their work time to volunteer for charity projects.
hands dirty
Meaning: To do physical or practical work, often outdoors.
Example: The conservation project is perfect if you enjoy getting your hands dirty.
up to you
Meaning: Used to say that someone has the freedom to decide.
Example: Whether you volunteer in your free time is completely up to you.
keep up with
Meaning: To stay informed about or be able to use something new.
Example: Digital Inclusion Day helps older people keep up with technology.
commitment
IPA: /kəˈmɪt.mənt/ (UK), /kəˈmɪt.mənt/ (US)
Meaning: A willingness to give time and energy to something you believe in.
Meaning: A willingness to give time and energy to something you believe in.
Example: Volunteering doesn’t require a huge time commitment, just eight hours a year.
feedback
IPA: /ˈfiːd.bæk/ (UK), /ˈfiːd.bæk/ (US)
Meaning: Information or opinions about how well someone is doing something.
Meaning: Information or opinions about how well someone is doing something.
Example: Feedback from staff was overwhelmingly positive about volunteering projects.
conservation
IPA: /ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən/ (UK), /ˌkɑːn.sɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ (US)
Meaning: The protection and preservation of the environment and natural resources.
Meaning: The protection and preservation of the environment and natural resources.
Example: Staff can volunteer for a conservation project in Redfern Park.
dismissive
IPA: /dɪsˈmɪs.ɪv/ (UK), /dɪsˈmɪs.ɪv/ (US)
Meaning: Showing that you do not think something is worth considering.
Meaning: Showing that you do not think something is worth considering.
Example: Some older participants were dismissive about learning new technology at first.
outdated
IPA: /ˌaʊtˈdeɪ.tɪd/ (UK), /ˌaʊtˈdeɪ.t̬ɪd/ (US)
Meaning: Old-fashioned or no longer useful because something newer exists.
Meaning: Old-fashioned or no longer useful because something newer exists.
Example: Many participants owned outdated mobile phones and computers.
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