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Understanding Civic Participation
Civic Participation includes both political and non-political activities through one’s community. As an individual, you have a right to participate in your democracy. In short, civic participation means getting involved in an activity in any level of government.
Some common civic participation examples are:
- Voting
- Voter Registration Drives
- Voter and Candidate Education
- Contacting Elected Officials
- Volunteerism
- Working at Your Polling Station
- Attending a Town Hall
- Paying Your Taxes
- Signing a Petition
- Running for Office
There is a difference between what an individual citizen can do as a participant and what a non-profit organization can do. Here is a helpful guide for those who may belong to non-profits that want to research any restrictions of participation of your organization.