Citizenship is an essential quality that youth should have because it demonstrates that they are a person of character. Citizenship is also associated with leadership, service, passion, perseverance and integrity. It is important for youth to be encouraged to show citizenship within their communities as a creates a sense of having to fulfill their duties and obligations as a member of society. The youth should use their intelligence and passion to help make positive changes in their community and on the worldwide level.
I have used these same beliefs and integrated and integrated them into my own life. I am an active member of my community who values community involvement and service projects. Through the Capital Region Community Foundation’s (CRCF) Youth Action Committee (YAC), I have been able to provide my services and leadership to my community. YAC stresses the importance of grant making, community service, and serving the youth. As an active member of YAC, I have had a different perspective about the grantmaking process as a grantmaker. We make decisions regarding how to distribute funds that will positively impact the youth in our community. Being a member of YAC has motivated me to provide and expand my services and leadership my school and greater community..
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The youth will be aware of the needs that need to be addressed and find ways to create effective and sustainable service projects.
While attending college, I also want to actively continue doing community service, service projects, and help make improvements in my community. I want to continue promoting supporting education and motivating and empowering