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​ Community service is work done by a person or group of people that benefits others. It is often done near the area where you live, so your own community gets the benefits of your work. You do not get paid to perform community service, but get to learn a lot.

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​ Community service can help many different groups of people, even animals and the environment. Community service is often organized through a local group, such as a place of worship, school, or non-profit organization, or you can start your own community service projects. Community service can even involve raising funds by donating used goods or selling used goods like clothing.

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​ Many people participate in community service because they enjoy helping others and improving their community.

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​What is community service?

​Community service is work done by a person or group of people that benefits others.

​Where is community service often done?

​It is often done near the area where you live.

​Is community service a paying job?

​No, it isn't

​What groups of people can community service help?

​It can help many different groups of people: children, elderly people, homeless people, people in poverty and people with disabilities.

​Is donation of used goods a community service example?

​Yes, it is.

​Why do many people take part in community service?

Many people take part in community service because they enjoy helping others and improving their community.