FCSS*1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Proactivity
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Lesson 5: benefits and challenges of community engagement. The success of building positive and healthy communities depends on bringing people together through the establishment and maintenance of long-term relationships. There are many players involved in a community. for example, a community is comprised of individual members such as students, parents, grandparents, educators, health professionals etc. Other stakeholders in a community may also include agencies and organizations within the community. Institutions are also part of the community, including universities and the government. All of these players benefit from a sense of community, and must work together to ensure a prosperous and strong society. Acquiring and applying new skills and knowledge; Meeting new and like-minded people, discovering more about the different people and communities and learning from the experiences of others; Developing and expressing your opinions effectively and with confidence; Being more involved in decision making processes; Becoming a more active member of your community;
