The aim of this section is to encourage service to individuals and to the community, based on the principles that members of a community have a responsibility to each other.

Each participant should; identify the voluntary service, gain some knowledge of the needs of those whom they are assisting and then receive a briefing or training in the skills required to give that service. The value of participation in the Service Section comes from training, giving practical service and appreciating the needs of the community. Training could range from an outline briefing session to a specialised training course or qualification.

There is flexibility as to how the hours are spent within the total time span, as long as there is regular involvement throughout, averaging at least an hour a week. For forms of service requiring a training course or qualification, the minimum time requirements include the time spent in training and the time spent in practical service.

The stages in the Service Section are:

Participants can follow one of the set programmes available or, alternatively, they can develop their own programme to meet community needs. Participants are encouraged to explore and pursue different and interesting initiatives.