The Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS), Mr Kofi Obiri-Yeboah, reminded Service personnel that they have a crucial role to play to sustain the country's democracy.
He said they should not allow themselves to be used by politicians to foment trouble but rather endeavour to be ambassadors of peace in their communities.
Mr Kofi Obiri-Yeboah gave the advice at the launch of this year's National Service Week at Cape Coast. It was on the theme: "Consolidating democracy in Ghana, the role of national service personnel."
He urged service personnel to use their knowledge to counter rumours and misinformation in their areas.
Mr Obiri-Yeboah also urged them to work hard and help educate the people on their civic and democratic rights and responsibilities in order to make informed choices and decisions.
Nana Ato Arthur, Central Regional Minister, who launched the week, said since its inception about 35 years ago, the NSS has played an important role in the socio-economic development of the country particularly in the areas of education, health and public service.
He suggested that they could avail themselves as polling agents because they are knowledgeable and could help in the successful implementation of the process.
Nana Arthur urged them to accept to go wherever they are posted to help in nation building, adding that those who work in the rural areas tend to gain more experience in life.
The Central Regional Director of the NSS, Mr Kwame Adjei-Mensah, observed that there had been great improvement in the Service, adding that delays in the payment of personnel's allowances "was now a thing of the past".
Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II, Oguaamanhen, urged the personnel to uphold the rule of law, promote democracy and good governance.
Activities lined up for the weeklong celebration included symposia, fun games, clean-up exercises and a dinner dance.