Community Service Terms

noun kindness and tolerance in judging others

• The charity organization raised over $1 million for the homeless shelter.
• I'm thinking of donating some clothes to charity this weekend.
• Let's hit up that charity event and score some free food.
• Kindness is the currency of charity, spreading love and compassion wherever it goes.

noun something that is contributed

• His contribution to the research project was invaluable.
• She made a significant contribution to the team's success.
• I gotta give props to Jake for his contribution to the party last night.
• Her kindness was a contribution to the positive atmosphere of the event.

noun an official in certain churches, such as the Anglican Church, who assists the priest in some duties

• The deacon led the congregation in prayer during the church service.
• The deacon is always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
• I heard the deacon throws the best church potlucks in town.
• In the business world, he is seen as a deacon of ethical practices.

noun a person who provides assistance or support

• She extended a helping hand to the new employee by providing guidance and support during the onboarding process.
• I could really use a helping hand with this project, can you lend me a hand?
• Hey, give me a helping hand with these groceries, will ya?
• In times of need, a helping hand can make all the difference in someone's life.

noun a portion of food served to one person

adjective giving assistance or aid

• She dedicated her time to helping those in need through various charitable organizations.
• I'm always up for helping out a friend in need.
• I'm down with helping my homies whenever they need me.
• His words were like a guiding light, helping me navigate through the darkness of my thoughts.

verb to regard or treat with respect or admiration

adjective highly respected or esteemed

• I am deeply honored to receive this prestigious award for my contributions to the field.
• I feel so honored that you chose me to be your maid of honor!
• I was totally honored to be invited to the party, it was lit!
• The artist felt honored as the colors on the canvas came together in perfect harmony.

noun a voluntary day of unpaid work organized by a community or workplace

• The company organized a subbotnik for employees to volunteer and clean up the local park.
• Hey, are you going to the subbotnik this weekend? It's a great way to help out in the community.
• I heard there's a subbotnik happening tomorrow, wanna join and do some good?
• Participating in the subbotnik felt like a refreshing break from the usual routine, like a breath of fresh air for the soul.

noun the practice of combining tourism with volunteering for a charitable cause

• Voluntourism has become a popular way for individuals to travel and contribute to communities in need.
• I'm thinking of trying voluntourism next summer to give back while exploring a new place.
• Voluntourism is all the rage among college students looking for a meaningful travel experience.
• Engaging in voluntourism is like planting seeds of kindness in different parts of the world.

noun A person, place, thing, or idea.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the manner, place, time, or degree of the action.

• La communauté a accueilli le nouvel arrivant à bras ouverts.
• On l'a accueilli à bras ouverts quand il est revenu de son voyage.
• Les amis l'ont reçu à bras ouverts pour sa fête d'anniversaire.
• Il a accepté la proposition à bras ouverts, sans hésitation.