Community service in schools may not sound that important for a few but involving the students in community service/ volunteer work can make a huge difference in their lives. Community service does not have to mean service on a large scale but it can also involve small scale help that can be provided to our neighbours in need. Our society today is encountering some major global problems like poverty, illiteracy, malnutrition etc. hence it is only rightful for the school to involve community service or volunteering on some level of frequency to give back to the society.
Community serice in the form of providing financial support, teaching the poor children deprived of studies, providing meals, keping the environment clean etc.
Importance
* The very first benefit that comes out of including community service in schools is that the students will become active members of the society. Today’s youth are tomorrow’s future hence it’s important for our students to be involved in our society’s development.
* It creates positive impact on the society. The society will develop a feeling of belonging. The society’s development will in turn result in the development of our country.
* It will make the students well aware of the issues prevailing in the society. It provides students with the opportunity to become well aware of the different socio economic statuses present in the society.
* The students encounter many personal benefits like developing life skills, team player, lead by example, motivate and inspire them. Numerous studies have also showed a positive connection between students and community service, it says that it’s not only good for the mind but it is also good for the body as it reduces stress levels.
* The students develop a sense of concern and respect towards people around them which makes them responsible and respectful citizens of our society.
* Surveys have also showed that involving in volunteer works or community service have helped them develop skills that can land them jobs in the future.
The most important benefit is the happiness and peace that is derived after helping a person in need and of course the immense happiness to the people who have received help is most rewarding. Schools including community service of some sort in their curriculum is recommendable.
What are your views on including community service in the school curriculum?
Find the links of studies conducted below:
http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/24592/
https://www.nationalservice.gov/sites/default/files/upload/employment_research_report.pdf
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