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Special Volunteers (SVs) are individuals who volunteer his or her time to provide research services, direct patient care, technical assistance, or any other necessary services for National Institutes of Health (NIH). SVs are not financially supported by NIH for their services nor does the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provide health insurance. All Special Volunteers on a visa must have a valid (有效的) work permit. Visa assistance is provided to those who qualify (有资格)．
Special Volunteers may receive support from outside sources with approval. Volunteer services may be accepted from any individuals who are
•providing their services as members of volunteer or charitable organizations.
•offering their services on their own time, for example students.
•receiving fellowship or financial support from outside organizations with whom they have no employment relationships.
•employees of outside organizations on holiday.
•government employees volunteering services unrelated to their official duties and responsibilities, outside of their normal work hours.
Applications：
There are no deadlines for applications as they are accepted on a “rolling admission” basis. Special Volunteers who have found a match with a Principal Investigator will be asked to sign a volunteer agreement and, if enrolled (加入), submit paperwork from their school to make sure that proper credit is given.
To submit an online Special Volunteer application, visit the NIMH Student IRTA Special Volunteer application at https：//wwwapps.nimh.nth.gov/tra.
Benefits：
Those who volunteer for more than a fourmonth appointment may receive a parking pass.
For additional information on Special Volunteer program and those requiring visa assistance please get in touch with Aneka Reid in the Office of Fellowship Training.
1．What do we know about Special Volunteers?
A．They don't need to work overseas.
B．They are not offered health insurance.
C．Qualified SVs should get a visa on their own.
D．They enjoy free parking during their service.
解析：选B 细节理解题。由第一段“SVs are not financially supported by NIH for their services nor does the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provide health insurance”可知，特殊志愿者没有报酬也没有保险。由第一段最后两句可知A项错误。
2．Who are likely to become Special Volunteers?
A．Government employees who are on duty.
B．Nonmembers of volunteer organizations.
C．Housewives supported by outside organizations.
D．People wanting volunteer during work hours.
解析：选C 细节理解题。由文中所列举的可以提供志愿者服务的人群中的“offering their services on their own time, for example students”和“receiving fellowship or financial support from outside organizations with whom they have no employment relationships”可知，受外部组织支持的家庭主妇可能成为特殊志愿者。
3．To be a SV, .
A．you can apply at any time
B．a volunteer agreement is not a must
C．an online application should be submitted
D．you should get in touch with Aneka Reid first
解析：选A 细节理解题。由Applications部分的“There are no deadlines for applications”可知，特殊志愿者的申请是没有截止日期的，随时都可申请。
