Community service is work done (1)……….. a person or group of people that (2)……….. others. It is often done near the area (3)……….. you live, so your own community reaps the benefits of your work. You do not get paid to perform community service, though sometimes food and small gifts, like a t-shirt, are given (4)……….. volunteers.

Community service can help any groups of people in (5)………..: children, senior citizens, people with disabilities, English language learners, and more. It can also (6)……….. animals, such as those at a shelter, and it can be used to improve places, such (7)……….. a local park, historic building, or scenic area as well. Community service is often organized through a local group, such as a place of worship, school, or non-profit organization. You can (8)……….. start your own community service projects.

Some students are required to complete community service as part of a class requirement in order (9)……….. graduate high school or become a member of certain organizations, such as the National Honor Society. Adults can also participate (10)……….. community service as a way to help others or if they are ordered to do so by a judge.