"How would you contribute to community" essays?

<p>What could I do for whichever college I'm applying to?
I'm really clueless.</p>

<p>I know I should show my personality and explain what distinguishes me from others, but the word "contribution" is just throwing me off.</p>

<p>How do you deal with this type of essay?
How do you answer the question without making it pompous?</p>