Community Service	Take Action
A short-term effort that helps something or someone fulfill an immediate need	A long-term project with sustainable and ongoing influence that addresses an issue's root cause
Joining an existing effort to solve an issue	Creating a unique initiative to address an issue's root cause
Done FOR the community (e.g., collecting blankets for a local animal shelter)	Done WITH the community (e.g. partnering with the animal shelter to create a solution — raising awareness about the importance of spaying/neutering pets; hosting adoption events—to eliminate the need for short-term fixes altogether)
Done as part of an existing team, usually as a volunteer	Creating and leading your own team of volunteers
Working toward a goal that's set by others	Setting the goals and leading a team to achieve them
Ambassador/Senior/Cadette Community Service Bars	Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards

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