Volunteering

1. Te-hilatsaka an-tsitrapo eto aho. Ahoana no fomba hisoratana anarana?

   te-hi-LA-tsa-ka an-tsi-TRA-po E-to a-HO. a-HOA-na no FOM-ba hi-so-RA-ta-na a-NA-ra-na?

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

   Usage

   Initial inquiry when wanting to join volunteer activities

   Grammar Note

   te- is the desiderative prefix and takes the future form (milatsaka → hilatsaka); an-tsitrapo is the adverb "voluntarily", so milatsaka an-tsitrapo means "to volunteer"; misoratra anarana literally "to write one's name" = to register

2. Aiza ny ivon-toerana fitantanana ny mpilatsaka an-tsitrapo?

   a-I-za ny i-VON-toe-RA-na fi-TAN-ta-NA-na ny mpi-LA-tsa-ka an-tsi-TRA-po?

   Where is the volunteer coordination center?

   Usage

   Ask for the location of the volunteer registration office

   Grammar Note

   aiza means "where"; ny is the definite article; the prefix mpi- forms agent nouns, so mpilatsaka an-tsitrapo is "one who joins voluntarily" = volunteer

3. Manana traikefa aho amin'ny fampianarana / fitsaboana / fanorenana.

   ma-NA-na trai-KE-fa a-HO a-MIN'ny fam-pia-NA-ra-na / fi-tsa-boa-na / fa-NO-re-NA-na.

   I have experience in teaching / medical / construction.

   Usage

   Introduce your skills and background to volunteer coordinators

   Grammar Note

   Manana means "to have"; amin'ny means "in/with" (preposition + article)

4. Hafiriana ny faharetana amin'ny asa an-tsitrapo?

   ha-fi-RI-a-na ny fa-ha-RE-ta-na a-MIN'ny A-sa an-tsi-TRA-po?

   How long is the volunteer commitment?

   Usage

   Ask about the required duration for volunteer participation

   Grammar Note

   hafiriana is built on firy ("how many") and asks specifically "how many days"; asa an-tsitrapo is "work done voluntarily" = volunteer work

5. Misy fitaovana manokana na fiofanana ilaina ve?

   MI-sy fi-TA-ova-na ma-NO-ka-na na fi-ofa-NA-na i-LAI-na ve?

   Do I need any special equipment or training?

   Usage

   Confirm what preparation is needed before participating

   Grammar Note

   misy means "there is"; ve is a yes/no question particle at the end

6. Te-hanampy aho amin'ny fanamaivanana loza / asa tontolo iainana.

   te-ha-NA-mpy a-HO a-MIN'ny fa-na-mai-VA-na-na LO-za / A-sa TON-to-lo i-AI-na-na.

   I'd like to help with disaster relief / environmental work.

   Usage

   Offer to help in a specific area of volunteer work

   Grammar Note

   te-hanampy means "I want to help"; tontolo iainana literally means "world of life = environment"

7. Misy fotoam-pihaonana fampahalalana ho an'ny mpilatsaka an-tsitrapo ve?

   MI-sy fo-toam-pi-hao-NA-na fam-pa-ha-la-LA-na ho AN'ny mpi-LA-tsa-ka an-tsi-TRA-po ve?

   Is there a volunteer orientation session?

   Usage

   Ask if an introductory briefing is available before starting

   Grammar Note

   misy + ve forms a yes/no existence question; ho an'ny means "for" (beneficiary)

8. Azo atao ve ny milatsaka an-tsitrapo miaraka amin'ny vondrona?

   A-zo a-TAO ve ny mi-LA-tsa-ka an-tsi-TRA-po mi-A-ra-ka a-MIN'ny VON-dro-na?

   Can I volunteer as part of a group?

   Usage

   Ask if group participation is possible for volunteering

   Grammar Note

   azo atao means "it can be done"; miaraka amin'ny … means "together with …", covering group participation

9. Omena trano fitoerana sy sakafo ve ny mpilatsaka an-tsitrapo?

   o-ME-na TRA-no fi-TOE-ra-na sy SA-ka-fo ve ny mpi-LA-tsa-ka an-tsi-TRA-po?

   Are accommodation and meals provided for volunteers?

   Usage

   Important question for long-term or travelling volunteers

   Grammar Note

   omena is the passive "given/provided"; sy means "and"

10. Amin'ny fiteny inona no ilaina ny fanampiana?

    a-MIN'ny fi-TE-ny i-NO-na no i-LAI-na ny fa-NAM-pia-na?

    What languages do you need help with?

    Usage

    Ask which languages are needed when offering translation help

    Grammar Note

    inona asks "what/which"; amin'ny fiteny means "in the language"

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