9 R1.T2 – Module 2: The role of Active Citizenship in EU in sustainable development awareness “Best practices” The foundation of being an active citizen is volunteering. Volunteering is an act of human solidarity, empowerment, and active citizenship, as described in a 2011 United Nations report. Volunteering for organizations that provide food or medical care to people in war zones and developing nations is an option for those interested in global issues. These include Oxfam International, International Committee of the Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders. Other examples include working as a volunteer at a homeless shelter, delivering groceries or medications to neighbours who are housebound, showing up at community meetings, or setting up a network to advocate for a certain policy. By lowering waste, even a simple action like recycling benefits society as a whole. Fig. 4: Youth discuss volunteering, active citizenship in Emerging Stronger Conversations dialogue. (2020, October 31). [Photo]. https://socsc.smu.edu.sg/news/2020/oct/31/youth-discuss-volunteering-active-citizenship-emerging-stronger-conversations Source: Active Citizenship | The Canadian Encyclopedia. (2019b, October 31). The Canadian Encyclopedia. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/active-citizenship#:%7E:text=Examples%20of%20Active%20Citizenship,part%20in%20the%20democratic%20process. “Tips” Watch your ecological footprint You don’t want to live in a smoggy nightmare full of dirt and litter, and your neighbours don’t, either. Keeping your community clean and healthy is an individual responsibility for everyone. Reduce the amount of useless plastic or non-recyclables you buy, see what you can re-use, and recycle the rest! Or maybe join #TrashTuesdays and take 10 minutes to pick up litter while you’re out walking.
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