social service

• Término que designa actividades o programas organizados destinados a ayudar a personas o comunidades necesitadas, a menudo proporcionados por organismos públicos u organizaciones sin fines de lucro. También puede referirse a la profesión o campo dedicado al bienestar y apoyo social.

A term referring to organized activities or programs aimed at helping individuals or communities in need, often provided by government agencies or non-profit organizations. It can also refer to the profession or field dedicated to social welfare and support.

1. Community support programsB2formal

   Organized activities or programs designed to help people in need within a community, such as welfare, healthcare, or education.

   Servicio social

   • The government funds social services to assist low-income families.
   • She works for a social service agency that helps homeless people.
   • Volunteering at the local food bank is a form of social service.

2. Professional fieldB2formal

   The field of work involving providing assistance and support to individuals and communities, often through government or non-profit organizations.

   Servicio social

   • He studied social service at university to become a social worker.
   • A career in social service requires empathy and patience.
   • Many social service professionals focus on child welfare.