What Is a Community Helper?

A community helper is a person who

They keep our community clean.
works in our community.

They help keep our community safe. They grow or sell our food.

They help keep people well. They teach us new things.

They build or fix things in our

They take care of our pets.
community.

They make or bake food that people

eat.
 Doctor

Doctors help people feel better.

Doctors work in a hospital or private

doctors rooms.

They use a stethoscope.

 Farmer

Farmers grow the food we eat.

Farmers may grow plants or raise

animals.

The food leaves the farm and goes to

the grocery store.
 Teacher
Teachers help children learn new
things.

Teachers work at schools.

Teachers teach people to read and so

Maths.
 Police Officer

Police officers make sure people follow

the rules.

They protect and keep people safe.

Police officers help people when they

are in trouble.
 Nurse

Nurses work with doctors.

Nurses help make people feel better.

They may work at a hospital or a

doctor’s rooms.
 Paramedics

Paramedics help people when they are

hurt.

Paramedics take people to the hospital

after an accident.

A paramedic drives an ambulance.

Garbage Collectors

Garbage collectors help keep our

community clean.

Garbage collectors drive garbage

trucks.

They empty the rubbish out the black

bins.
 Postal Worker

Postal workers deliver the post.

Postal workers can carry the post in a

bag.

They sometimes walk or ride a bicycle.

 Firefighters

Firefighters put out fires and keep

people safe.

Firefighters wear protective clothing.

They drive a fire truck.

 Dentists

Dentists are special doctors.

Dentists help people keep their teeth

healthy.

They use special tools to help them

work.
 Hairdresser

Hairdressers wash and cut people’s

hair.

They can give people fancy styles for

parties.

They can change the colour of people’s

hair.
 Veterinarians

Veterinarians take care of pets.

Veterinarians help keep animals

healthy.

They work in an office for pets.

 Construction Workers

Construction workers build homes,

buildings, and roads.

Construction workers use tools to help

them build.
 Barbers

Barbers cut and style men’s hair.

They use special tools like combs,

razors, hair clippers, and scissors to do
their job.

Sometimes barbers will trim or shave a

man’s beard
or moustache.
 Plumbers

Plumbers install and repair pipes that

bring water into and away from homes
and buildings in the community.

Plumbers also install and fix items

like sinks, bathtubs, toilets,
dishwashers, and washing machines.
 Electricians

Electricians install and repair the

electrical systems that give power and
light to our homes and community.

They can work inside and outside.

Sometimes electricians have to
climb tall utility poles in the
community to make repairs.
 Bakers
Bakers make delicious foods like bread,
cookies, cakes and muffins.

Bakers mix ingredients to make their

baked goods.

Bakers can work in bakeries, stores

and restaurants.
 Test Your Knowledge
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questions to
Who delivers the post? Postal workers
reveal the
answers!
Who grows the food we eat? Farmers

Who builds homes, roads and buildings? Construction workers

Who puts out fires and drives a big truck? Firefighters

Who makes cakes and bread and works in a bakery? Bakers

Who helps fix a problem with pipes that carry water in and out
Plumbers
of our homes?

Who helps bring power and light into our community? Electricians

Who washes and cuts people’s hair? Hairdressers

 Test Your Knowledge
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questions to
Who keeps our community clean? Garbage collectors reveal the
answers!
Who helps keep your teeth healthy? Dentists

Who takes care of our pets and keeps them healthy? Veterinarians

Who helps you after an accident and drives an ambulance? Paramedics

Who teaches children and works in a school? Teachers

Who wears a stethoscope and makes people feel better? Doctors

Who protects people and makes sure they follow the rules? Police officers

Who works with doctors and helps you when you are sick? Nurses

Who cuts men’s hair in the community? Barbers