Civic engagement allows diverse youth to engage with local and global communities, making contributions that strengthen their sense of purpose and belonging. The 4-H Civic Engagement Framework includes four key areas of civic engagement: community engagement, service, civic education, and personal development. This publication provides definitions for each of these four areas along with definitions of related terms under each key area (e.g. leadership, service learning, civic responsibility).
This free, Open Access publication is available by download. You will be downloading a zip file that contains the main definition document and a separate appendix.