Civic Engagement
& Volunteer Opportunities
Civic engagement involves “working to make a difference in the civic life of one's community and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make that difference. ... Volunteering, national service, and service-learning are all forms of civic engagement.
Civic engagement involves “working to make a difference in the civic life of one's community and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make that difference. ... Volunteering, national service, and service-learning are all forms of civic engagement.
Civic Responsibility is defined as the "responsibility of a citizen" (Dictionary.com). It consists of actions and attitudes associated with democratic governance and social participation. Actions of civic responsibility can be displayed in advocacy for various causes, such as political, economic, civil, environmental or quality of life issues.
Civic means, "of, relating to, or belonging to a city, a citizen, or citizenship, municipal or civil society" (ibid.).
Responsibility refers to "the state or quality of being responsible or something for which one is responsible such as a duty, obligation or burden" (ibid.).
Benefits of Volunteering
Benefits of Volunteering
- Gain confidence. Volunteering can help you gain confidence by giving you the chance to try something new and build a real sense of achievement.
- Make a difference. ...
- Meet people. ...
- Be part of a community. ...
- Learn new skills. ...
- Take on a challenge. ...
- Have fun!