Civic Engagement
/September/07
YMCA
Civic Engagement is an ongoing effort to promote the
development of civic engagement attitudes, skills,
and behaviors, especially in young people. It's
designed to reach young people directly and connect
them with specific opportunities to act while
simultaneously motivating and improving the abilities
of YMCAs and the "civic engagement community"
(political parties, nonprofit organizations, the
media, schools, colleges, and universities) to engage
young people in civic life.
Civic Engagement is another way to engage young people in positive after school experiences. It can promote leadership and job skills, and involve youth in the community in new and meaningful ways.al growth and mutual benefit--make sure you can offer something (energy, time, skill, or money) and be sure to recieve something in return.
Civic Engagement is another way to engage young people in positive after school experiences. It can promote leadership and job skills, and involve youth in the community in new and meaningful ways.al growth and mutual benefit--make sure you can offer something (energy, time, skill, or money) and be sure to recieve something in return.
Some resources for further exploration include:
YMCA Civic Engagement website
YMCA Civic Engagement Guide: 6
steps to promote CE, rationale for CE, Examples of
civic engagement activities and
integration
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