COMMUNITY SERVICE
FIRST TERM E-LEARNING NOTE
SUBJECT: CIVIC EDUCATION
CLASS: SS 3
WEEK SEVEN
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Community Service: This is the service we offer or render at free will. They are activities people engage in to develop their society and thereby make life better for themselves and other members of society.
There are many different types of community service that people can engage in, and each one serves a unique purpose. One common type of community service is volunteering at local non-profit organizations. This can include helping out at homeless shelters, soup kitchens, animal shelters, or youth programs. These types of volunteer opportunities allow individuals to get involved with their community and help those in need.
Another important type of community service is engaging in political activism. This can include things like participating in protests, attending local government meetings, or working to promote issues that are important to you and your community. Political activism is an effective way for people to have their voices heard, and it also helps bring about positive change in their society.
Community service which is an act of charity to others can be done individually or in group. A very good means through which the youths are made to engage in community development service in Nigeria is the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). NYSC was established by decree number 24 on 22nd May, 1973 by the then military head of state General Yakubu Gowon, shortly after the civil war that ended in the year 1970. General Yakubu Gowon established the NYSC as part of his policy of reconstruction, rehabilitation and reconciliation. With the NYSC scheme, corps members are posted to different states in Nigeria and they have participated in community development service through their various community development service (CDS) groups.
Whatever type of community service you choose to do, the important thing is that you are making a positive impact on your community and helping those around you. By volunteering your time, talents, or resources for the benefit of others, you are creating a better world for all of us. So if you are looking for ways
EVALUATION
1. Define community service.
2. What was the aim of establishing NYSC?
3. Explain the different types of community service that people can engage in.
4. Discuss the importance of political activism as a type of community service.
5. How can you get involved with your community and make an impact through your community service efforts?
Community service exists in various forms:
i. Beautification of the environment.
ii. Cleaning of the environment.
iii. Cleaning drainages and buying waste baskets.
iv. Voluntary work in orphanage homes.
v. Tree planting.
vi. Hospital voluntary work.
vii. Donating blood for accident victims.
viii. Joining vigilante group to provide security in your community.
ix. Providing assistance for the less privileged such as widows, orphans etc.
Help the old people and the blind when crossing roads.
IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
1. It helps to promote national integration.
2. It serves as a platform to train leaders.
3. With community service, a citizen is able to manifest his/her good values towards making other peoples’ lives better.
4. It improves national growth and development.
5. It creates a sense of responsibility in individuals and society at large.
Overall, engaging in community service is an important way for us to make a positive impact on the world around us. Whether you choose to volunteer at your local non-profit organization, participate in political activism, or support your community in other ways, there are many different ways that you can get involved and contribute to the betterment of society.
EVALUATION
1. What is community service?
2. Explain the importance of community service.
3. Discuss some of the different ways that you can get involved in community service activities.
4. What are some potential benefits of engaging in political activism as a form of community service?
5. How can you make the most impact with your community service efforts, and what factors should you consider when choosing a specific project or organization to support?
GENERAL EVALUATION
1. Define community service.
2. How can you engage in community services in your environment?
3. What is integrity?
4. Mention three qualities of a person with integrity.
5. Define national integration.
6. How can community service help promote national integration?
7. What are some of the different types of political activism that people can engage in?
8. What impact can volunteer work have on society and our communities?
9. How has community service changed your life or impacted your thinking in positive ways?
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. National youth service corps was established in the year (a) 1972 (b) 1973 (c) 1974
2. The power of a state to govern itself without any form of external control is (a) sovereignty (b) power (c) authority
3. ________ is a constitution where all the rules and regulations that govern a state are contained in a single document (a) flexible constitution (b) written constitution (c) unwritten constitution
4. What is the meaning of CDS? (a) Community Development Service (b) Community Development Syndrome (c) Community Dedication Control
5. The NYSC was established to _______ (a) foster unity (b) eradicate togetherness (c) disintegrate Nigeria
6. In the event where violence erupts against an individual, that person should _______ (a) rein in their emotion(b) put up their hands for surrender
7. ______________ is a tool to achieve goals and set targets (a) visioning system
8. The difference between a traditional and formal organization is that the latter __________ (a) has a clear structure (b) uses advanced technology
9. The process of distorting the truth with the intention of misleading others is called ______ (a) advocacy (b) manipulation
10. The confrontation between groups pursuing different social, economic and political goals or conflict is known as __________ (a) class struggles (b) political conflicts (c) war of attrition.
11. Choose the right option and give your reason: (i) The rights recited in the US constitution are referred to as Inalienable Rights because they cannot be taken away by anybody. (a) True (ii) The United Nations is an international organization aimed at resolving global conflicts
(iii) A country that has no armed forces and a strong national defense system is referred to as a peaceful nation. (iv) In order to achieve the objectives of NYSC, corps members are made to work in different fields such as education, health, and agriculture � (a) None is true.
12. Choose the right statement
(i)The objective of NYSC program is to promote national unity among Nigerians (ii) National service programs are necessary for developing nations to grow economically and socially. (iii) Community service helps create a sense of belonging, and fosters new relationships with people of diverse backgrounds.
(iv) Political activism is an effective form of community service because it helps to raise awareness about important social issues
(a) i, ii, iv (b) i, iii, iv (c) ii, iii, iv (d) i, ii, iii
THEORY
Explain five importance of community service in developing the society.
