CCUB 1621 (INTRO)
The concept of community service is not very new its
importance has developed in the past few years. There are thousands of
organizations all over the world that engage and hold millions of young people
all through the world. People of all age groups, with a maximum number of youth
are involved in the process of community service.
Community-based organizations
include; social service organizations, non-profit providers and associations
that engage both young people as well adults as volunteers. The process is
beneficial both for the individuals as well as the society. Without community
service people would not know the meaning of charity and giving back.
Community
service can be defined as a service that is performed for the benefit of the
public. Community service is not a responsibly or an obligation; it is a
commitment. A person must want to do it with good intentions and not because
they are being forced to do so. Basically, community service is a way for a
person to give back to a community in which they live.
Are you fascinated by people, their unique traditions, and
exotic cultures? Do you like to try new dishes and new phrases? Or do you find
it disconcerting, living like a local? Would you rather stay in a comfortable
hotel, dining on familiar food? When you travel abroad you're moving out of
your comfort zone and it can be a bit scary. But when you immerse yourself in
another person’s home, sometimes without running water or electricity, it can
be very scary.
It takes a lot of courage to put yourself in someone else’s
care, especially when your plan is to volunteer and improve lives. The
experience creates a deeper understanding of your place on your volunteer
program, and you find you’ve become the better person for having known them.
Your perspective isn’t the only change when you conquer your fear. You have a
change of heart.
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