Community Service

It has become common today to dismiss alternatives to imprisonment, but one must fully understand all the resources available before making a life changing conclusion. Common sense seems to dictate that policy-makers and administrators regard alternatives to imprisonment and seem to not actively try to find alternatives for the prisoners. With there being over nine…

Background The site I chose for my 10 weeks of community service was westlands health center; a small government run clinic in the heart of westlands off Waiyaki way. It is regulated by the local city council in conjunction with the Nairobi County government. The center was opened on 20th June 1974 since; has a…

Finding ways in which one can leverage their background to really have a meaningful impact on the communities that they serve—started by introducing the essay by what scholar activism is and what does a scholar-activist does for their research. Following then started writing a body paragraph of the volunteer sessions I have done with the…

The ability for a university to provide extensive student opportunities from research to community service, an interdisciplinary approach to learning, and a supportive, friendly atmosphere are the ingredients that must be mixed together to produce a perfect recipe – Baylor University. The common vision that Baylor University and I share is the inherent reason I…

Teenagers are stereotyped as rebellious, immature, and unable to make an impact in the world. The truth is: they are the exact opposite; teens are the future of tomorrow. Despite their ages, they have become leaders in innovations, political debates, and community service. In fact without teenagers, the community would be dull and without character….

Community Service is really important to me because it has given me the opportunity to provide children the knowledge and life skills needed for their everyday life. I have a chance to make a positive impact on them and the society at large. Being able to become directly involved with children in the community makes…

There are many ways to do community services. There are many reasons to do it too. Some people think that community service is only for people who got in trouble when in reality it is for anybody who wants to help their community. Some people don’t understand the impact cleaning up garbage or volunteering can…