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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During Obama's presidency, LL Cool J participated in White House events and initiatives that highlighted arts, education and community service.
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Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
In April 2021, June was sentenced to 100 hours of community service, court supervision and other conditions, like random drug screenings, per E!
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Most infamously, Brown was sentenced to five years’ probation and community service after attacking then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
Early in his tenure, to great national fanfare, the governor advertised a new program of community service to allow high school graduates to enjoy gap years.
—George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2026
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Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
In April 2021, June was sentenced to 100 hours of community service, court supervision and other conditions, like random drug screenings, per E!
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Most infamously, Brown was sentenced to five years’ probation and community service after attacking then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
Early in his tenure, to great national fanfare, the governor advertised a new program of community service to allow high school graduates to enjoy gap years.
—George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2026
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“Community service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20service. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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