SOCIAL SERVICE & STUDENTS

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Social work or social service means service performed in a spirit of selflessness. It is done without any regard for reward, return or compensation. It also conveys the sense of selfless service for humanity at large. It calls for being kind and sympathetic in the true sense of the word. Social service, therefore, is based on the love for humanity. It develops the spirit of brotherhood between man and man. It makes human beings more humane.

Some people think that social service lies in simply removing dirt from the streets, cleaning drains and digging trenches. These activities are a part of social service but the sphere of social service is not limited only to these activities. The spiritual, intellectual, physical and financial sides of our life are also included in it. Social service, in fact, embraces a vast range of activities.

Students form one of the richest assets of our nation. They are young and enthusiastic. They are ready to work if they get correct leadership and right opportunities. In the field of social service, 7ws

 n the students can do a lot of good work. In a developing society like ours, they can be a great help for society. In the USA, welfare programs based on voluntary student’s effort have proved a great success in field of education and slum uplift. In Pakistan, unfortunately, the student community has so far been ignored in this respect. The present waywardness among Pakistani Youth is due to the lack of suitable avenues for spare-time opportunities. During the vacation, students let their time be spent aimlessly.

Students can be utilized not only in adult literacy campaigns, but in many social welfare spheres such as health, education, cleanliness and family planning. The basic thing is to catch the students’ interest. If the students come out for the social service, all people will cooperate with them and follow their example. Fortunately, the students have ample time for social service. There are summer vacations, the winter holidays and spring recess in which they almost remain idle. University and college authorities should plan programs and projects of social service. The students should be enlisted in the Social Service Corps. These corps should be assigned various areas to work in. They can talk to the people about family planning one day; launch a cleanliness campaign the next day. They can educate illiterate persons. They can conduct classes in the evening when the people are free from their work. Girls can easily conduct school at home. They should teach their sisters sewing and knitting. Most of our villages are dirty. Students can explain the advantages of cleanliness to the villagers. As an incentive, degrees and diplomas should make a mention of social work done by a student. In fact, the field is almost unlimited and prospects stirring. What is needed is seriousness on this scheme.

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