Volunteering

1. Vòli èsser benevòl / benevòla aicí.

   I would like to volunteer here.

   Usage

   Offering to volunteer at an organisation

   Grammar Note

   Composed. benevòl is for a man, benevòla for a woman

2. Ont es lo burèu dels benevòls?

   Where is the volunteers' office?

   Usage

   Looking for the place to sign up

   Grammar Note

   Composed. dels = de + los; benevòls is the plural of benevòl

3. Ai d'experiéncia en ensenhament.

   I have experience in teaching.

   Usage

   Stating your experience; swap the field as needed

   Grammar Note

   Composed. d' here marks an indefinite amount; en introduces the field

4. Quant de temps dura l'engatjament?

   How long is the commitment?

   Usage

   Checking how long you need to stay

   Grammar Note

   Composed. dura is the 3rd person singular of durar; l' is the definite article before a vowel

5. Ai besonh d'una formacion?

   Do I need any training?

   Usage

   Asking what preparation is needed

   Grammar Note

   Composed. aver besonh de + noun means "need"; the question is made by intonation alone

6. Cossí pòdi ajudar?

   How can I help?

   Usage

   Offering help on site

   Grammar Note

   Composed. pòdi is the 1st person of poder; ajudar is an -ar infinitive

7. Lo lotjament e los repais son gratuits?

   Are accommodation and meals free?

   Usage

   Checking what the host provides

   Grammar Note

   Composed. son is the 3rd person plural of èsser; gratuits agrees with the plural subject

8. Ai pas d'experiéncia, mas vòli aprene.

   I have no experience, but I want to learn.

   Usage

   Being honest about being new to the work

   Grammar Note

   Composed. mas means "but" (not French "mais"); the negation pas follows the verb

9. Soi aicí per una setmana e vòli ajudar.

   I am here for a week and want to help.

   Usage

   Offering help as a short-term visitor

   Grammar Note

   Composed. setmana is feminine; e means "and"

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