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.

Examples of community service in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Scholarship recipients are selected based on factors including academic achievement, community service, financial need and noteworthy extracurricular activities such as work, performing arts and athletics. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 July 2026

The law requires the Superintendent to consider completion of history, government and civics courses and participation in community service and extracurricular activities to determine students’ eligibility. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

The commission has launched several initiatives leading up to the anniversary, including America's Field Trip, a nationwide essay and artwork contest for students, and volunteer service campaigns encouraging Americans to log community service hours. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Habitat officials said the partnership with Green Mountain High School has grown over time and provides an opportunity to engage students early in the process of community service and skilled trades. — Justin Adams, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Rhymes for community service

• disservice
• preservice
• interservice
• nervous
• nervus