Community engagement can provide a platform for collaboration, cooperation, and trust building. It can also help people develop important skills like teamwork, leadership, and emotional intelligence.
Here are some real-life experiences people have gained from community engagement:
Social and relationship skills
Volunteering gives people the opportunity to practice and develop their social skills. Meeting regularly with a group of people with common interests can help people branch out and make more friends and contacts.
Mental well-being
Active participation in communities can lead to improved mental well-being.
Understanding of community challenges and opportunities
Active participation in communities can lead to a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities within their community.
Appreciation
Community service can help people learn to appreciate the things they have and accept things no matter how big or little they are.
Community engagement can also help build and sustain cohesive communities, improve outcomes, and ensure access and community empowerment.
