community service
noun
: work that is done without pay to help people in a community
She was sentenced to 100 hours of community service for her crime.
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The resort is located near Palm Beach and runs ongoing environmental and community service driven by weekly staff volunteer sessions, beach cleanups, school restoration, fundraising, and a Wildlife Ambassador Program supporting local conservation.
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
At the same time, certain people who receive aid, including parents of teenagers and older Americans up to age 64, will have to prepare to work, engage in classes or do community service for 80 hours a month to meet new requirements.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Reaches out to underserved children The club, tucked behind Parrot Jungle, is known for its friendly, unpretentious spirit, commitment to community service and goal to educate youth and adults about recreational and competitive sailing.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that people consider performing community service.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
At the same time, certain people who receive aid, including parents of teenagers and older Americans up to age 64, will have to prepare to work, engage in classes or do community service for 80 hours a month to meet new requirements.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Reaches out to underserved children The club, tucked behind Parrot Jungle, is known for its friendly, unpretentious spirit, commitment to community service and goal to educate youth and adults about recreational and competitive sailing.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that people consider performing community service.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for community service
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“Community service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20service. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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