Civic Engagement
Civic engagement can take many forms, from individual voluntarism to organizational involvement to electoral participation. In order for service to stimulate civic engagement, it needs to be connected to civic issues, knowledge, and skills. When connected in these ways, it can help individuals build a commitment to civic action, a concern for the common good, and a sense of effectiveness as a citizen. Following are some of our most relevant resources for this topic.
- Active Citizens 101
- Ask the Expert: Todd Clark of the Constitutional Rights Foundation
- Ask the Expert: Lori Jean Mantooth – Project-Based Volunteer Engagement
- Civic Engagement from NSLC
Online Course
Effective Practices
- Generating discussions about service, justice, and civic engagement
- Creating a roadmap to civic engagement
- Creating effective citizenship education programs
- Using America's Promise Alliance curriculum to raise civic awareness among youth
Online Library Items
- Civic Life in America: Key Findings on the Civic Health of the Nation
- Citizens at the Center: A New Approach to Civic Engagement
- Citizens in Service: The Challenge of Delivering Civic Engagement Training to National Service Programs
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