Volunteering

1. Ik wol hjir graach as frijwilliger wurkje. Hoe kin ik my oanmelde?

   I'd like to volunteer here. How do I sign up?

   Usage

   First inquiry about joining volunteer work

   Grammar Note

   Graach softens the request. Oanmelde is reflexive and takes my

2. Wêr is it koördinaasjesintrum foar frijwilligers?

   Where is the volunteer coordination center?

   Usage

   Asks where the volunteer coordination centre is

   Grammar Note

   Frijwilligers is the plural of frijwilliger. Foar means for

3. Ik haw ûnderfining yn it ûnderwiis, de sûnenssoarch en de bou

   I have experience in teaching / medical / construction.

   Usage

   Tells coordinators about your background and skills

   Grammar Note

   The first person is ik haw, not ik ha. Fields follow yn

4. Hoe lang duorret it frijwilligerswurk?

   How long is the volunteer commitment?

   Usage

   Asks how long the volunteer work lasts

   Grammar Note

   Duorret is the third person of duorje (to last). Frijwilligerswurk is frijwilliger plus wurk

5. Haw ik spesjaal materiaal of training nedich?

   Do I need any special equipment or training?

   Usage

   Checks what preparation is needed before taking part

   Grammar Note

   Nedich hawwe means to need. In a question the verb comes before the subject

6. Is der foarôf in ynlieding foar frijwilligers?

   Is there a volunteer orientation session?

   Usage

   Asks whether there is an introduction before starting

   Grammar Note

   Is der …? asks whether something exists. Ynlieding means introduction

7. Kin ik as ûnderdiel fan in groep frijwilligerswurk dwaan?

   Can I volunteer as part of a group?

   Usage

   Asks whether group participation is possible

   Grammar Note

   As means as. Frijwilligerswurk dwaan means to do volunteer work

8. Wurde húsfêsting en miel foar frijwilligers fersoarge?

   Are accommodation and meals provided for volunteers?

   Usage

   An important question for long-term or travelling volunteers

   Grammar Note

   The passive is wurde plus a participle. Fersoargje means to look after or provide

9. Yn hokker talen hawwe jo help nedich?

   What languages do you need help with?

   Usage

   Asks which languages are needed when offering translation help

   Grammar Note

   Polite jo takes the plural verb hawwe. Hokker means which

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