community service

• Unbezahlte Arbeit, die jemand zum Wohl der örtlichen Gemeinschaft leistet, oft von einem Gericht als Strafe statt oder zusätzlich zu einer anderen Strafe verhängt.

Unpaid work that individuals perform to benefit the local community, often assigned as a penalty by a court instead of or in addition to other punishment.

1. Voluntary work for the public goodB2formal

   Unpaid work performed by an individual or group for the benefit of the community, often as a punishment or as a charitable act.

   Gemeinnützige Arbeit

   • The judge sentenced him to 100 hours of community service.
   • She volunteers for community service at the local food bank.
   • Many students participate in community service to fulfill graduation requirements.

2. Alternative to imprisonmentB2formal

   A court-ordered penalty requiring an offender to perform unpaid work in the community instead of serving time in jail.

   Gemeinnützige Arbeit als Alternative zur Haft

   • He was given community service for vandalizing public property.
   • Community service is often used for minor offenses.
   • The offender completed his community service at a local park.