VOLUNTEERING TO HELP DESERT ANIMALS
Cameron Oliver had a passion for the welfare of desert animals. He received the Abu Dhabi Award as a community hero for his contributions to society. However, the biggest reason for his fame may be that he was very small. He was only 11 years old when he began his own campaign to save camels from eating plastic. “I found out that camels are eating rubbish people leave behind and it’s killing them,” says the South African boy. “I love animals, so when I saw how the camels were dying, I thought I had to do something and make a difference to save them.”
He was very excited about receiving this award. He said, “My life changed after I received the award, because it opened a lot of doors for me. Many people contacted and helped me promote my campaign.”
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Scouting began in England in 1907. The Boy Scouts of America started three years later. Today, there are Boy Scout programmes in more than 140 countries. In the United States alone, there are over 4 million Scouts. Boy Scouts learn useful skills while having fun. Scouts swim and play sports, go camping and hiking, and learn how to survive in the outdoors. They also learn how to protect the environment. Other Scout activities include making arts and crafts, learning first aid, and learning how to use computers or fix cars. Scouts often do community service and volunteer work. Scouts learn teamwork by working together.