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Social service




Concept
“Helping the Helpless
Feeling of helping others
Need a good mind to help person who is in need

Definition
1.It is the help given by the society for the immediate relief of certain problem faced by the members.

2.Social Service is the temporary service given to an individual or group in cash or in kind.
3.Thus, the term social service is used to denote help given by a volunteer to an individual or group at the time of need or to enhance the welfare of individual or the community through personal effort or collective action.
4.It does not require Professional training, methods and/or techniques.


Characteristics of Social service
a.It is a temporary assistance
b.It is a voluntary service
c.It is a charity work
d.No need of specialized training
e.No salary/remuneration
f.Can be practice by any individual

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  1. UnknownMay 21, 2019 at 12:01 AM

    Thanks for sharing interesting content.

    Bravehearts Team is a Social Services Organization in Hyderabad working to develop a positive and abiding change in the lives of children living in fawning poverty and extreme inequality.

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