Admissions staff look for applicants who have volunteered and done community service as well as at grades. You could have gotten top grades, but if that s all that s on your application, you won t come across as a well-rounded person. Community service lets you try out careers. For instance, you might think you want to work in the healthcare field. Volunteering in a hospital will let you know if this is really what you want to do.
Community service is an American tradition.
You ll be able to meet some of your own community s needs and join with all of the people who have contributed their talents to our country. No matter what your talents, there are unlimited ways for you to serve your community. Take a look at your interests, and then see how they can be applied to help others. Volunteer at your local parks and recreation department, for a Little League team, or as a bit brother or sister. Volunteer at a blood bank, clinic, hospital, retirement home, or hospice.