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Community Service 12

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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Community Service 12

Research #1 - Mikayla Gravelle
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Community Service Definition :
Voluntary work intended to help people in a particular area

forms of community service

  • Mentoring - to support fellow students
  • Animal Shelter - to help animals and the people who care for them
  • Hospital or Care Home - to give a helping hand and joy to the people there
  • Environment - to create a better tomorrow for the community
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Forms of community service contd.

  • Church - to help spread the love of God and give back
  • School - to better the school and make it a more stimulating and welcoming environment

In the school/ community, volunteers learn skills to see and solve community needs

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In the volunteer, understanding community needs helps foster empathy and self esteem

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In those receiving the service, it raises confidence, understanding, and makes life easier for them, leading to less stress.

qualities of a volunteer

  • Flexible - being able to bend around situations can make the situation better for everyone
  • Energy - its encouraging and exciting when everyone acts energetic, even if they're tired
  • Creativity - when individuals use their talents they bring life into the tasks at hand

QUALITIES OF A VOLUNTEER contd.

  • Integrity - people trust you when you volunteer, its important for them to believe in you and for you to give them a reason to
  • Selflessness - sacrificing of one’€™s time, energy and services without expecting anything in return is the whole point

Why I want to participate

  • To add to the school/community
  • To inspire others
  • To lift the weight off of others
  • To better myself
  • To be a light in my community
  • It's FUN! :)
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