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Community Service
System: Positive Force: Community Service: SP Recommendations

Keep in Mind...
...Community Service really does begin at home. Your friends and family, as part of your immediate community, can benefit from small "services" that you perform. Any time you sacrifice time, money or effort for the benefit of others, whether a large or small group, it's Community Service. Too often, we treat strangers and acquaintances nicer than we treat our loved ones.

...An effective way to make a difference is to choose just one or a few causes that you really believe in and throw yourself into them with energy. If you're called to a cause, you might have greater impact if you don't duplicate efforts. If they already exist, seek out organizations that pursue similar goals and combine your resources and energy with them.

...Community Service is motivated by an "I want to" attitude, not "I have to" or "I should".


Goal Menu
(For a well-rounded Community Service program, try to choose at least one item from each category)

SERVICE & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Recycle and/or compost.
Do something for others using an area of your expertise or interest
Tutor a student at a local school.
Participate in some way in a service organization or activity.

DAY-TO-DAY NICETIES

Drive safely and courteously.
Clean up litter.
Conserve energy and water in everyday activities.
Treat everyone you come across, including friends and family, with common courtesy.

REACHING OUT TO OTHERS

Do something for someone you know without expecting anything in return.
Spend time with your grandparents or other elderly individuals in your life.
Show your parents that you appreciate them.
Compliment others.

 SPARKPEOPLE SPECIALS

Spread good news. Share stories of others' successes.
When sensing someone needs help, create interactions and activities with them to get your point across instead of preaching or giving them advice.

 
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How to Do Your Best
·Dedicate one vacation day to a project in your community

·Save magazine and books to donate

·Listen to a friend's problems



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