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Community Services

Community service in schools has numerous implications to both derive synergetic benefits from society through the development of
the community and individuals who participate in the delivery of new approaches of teaching students, performing research and ac-
services to diverse communities. The integration of community ser- quiring critical methods of accessing practical environment within
vices in schools ensures that such institutions make the needed con- which students can practice what they have learned.
tributions to society through influencing the much needed change Considering that schools are integral parts of the community, the
and enhancement of educational curriculum (Jacob et al., 2015). In development of comprehensive social service programs is vital in
addition to delivering much needed service to the needy in the com- the creation of a link between the higher education institution and
munity, participation in community-based programs has the impact the community.
of improving the educator’s ability to develop and implement cours-
es that enhance the realization of education outcomes. The enforcement of community service as part of school curricula
ensures teachers and educators prepare their students to be aware
Community services in schools contributes towards enhancing of social issues that affect communities, to interact and deal with
skills and experiences among participating educators that may be such issues once they graduate. In addition to being educational,
critical towards informing research and development of updated community service delivers a much needs service considering that
course material related to social work. Hence, educators are able to social organizations may be underhanded in terms of manpower and
identify and align with social work programs that aid their students capacity to service certain social issues (Jacob et al., 2015). The so-
acquire job-related skills while making significant contributions to cial service programs in schools enhance the creation of awareness
communities (Jacob et al., 2015). Meanwhile, education institutions of issues that impact diverse communities. Considering that educa-

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