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It is very important for high schoolers to participate in community service.
Community service is important because it provides students with the opportunity to become active members in their community.
It gives students valuable life skills and knowledge as well as having a positive impact on society and giving service to those who need it the most. Students obtain an understanding of social awareness and responsibility from community service.
You can learn things such as leadership, problem-solving, time management, communication, all from community service.
Students can use what they learn during community service for the real world. For example, if someone does a beach cleanup, they will experience the impact trash has on marine life and the amount of trash we have polluting our world.
Students will have an understanding of how we are affecting our environment, and they might step up to rid the causes of pollution. Volunteering will look good on college applications and the relationships that students build during service can help with letters of recommendation or scholarships.
There are no requirements to be eligible for doing service. People of all ages and backgrounds can do community service and will get opportunities and learn important lessons that will help them in the world.
An activity with others will make new friendships and become closer to those who are already friends. Volunteering is a great way to strengthen bonds with others. Community service is important because it prepares students for adulthood.
Skye Curley
Wailuku