If you can get a few weeks off study, then try a volunteer holiday! A volunteer holiday is completely different from the normal kind of holiday that most people are used to. It lets you learn so much about the people and culture of the place that you choose to visit. It can be hard work, but most people think it is a special experience that may change their life. Another great benefit of a volunteer holiday is that you will meet like­minded people and you may become lifelong friends!

　　Volunteer holidays are mainly divided into three kinds：

　　*Helping the people who need help.

　　*Helping to care for endangered wildlife.

　　*Helping to protect the environment.

　　If you want to go on a volunteer holiday, the first decision you need to make is where to go. A good way to plan a volunteer holiday is to work on a volunteer project. For example, Global Volunteers is an organization which offers volunteer holidays in many places around the world. You can travel to a certain country, play games with the local children, and visit the local people. You might fix up (修理，装饰) a house or help with the gardening.

　　Volunteer holidays can be as short as a week, or as long as a year. What's certain is that you will learn a lot about the place you go to, and you will return with some amazing memories.