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Why should I participate in society?
Everyone should be able to participate in society, to defend her/his interests, to help create a society, which also fulfils her/his interests and desires. The freedom to vote and stand for elections and the freedoms of association and assembly are the major political expressions of such participation.
What would you like to do for society answer?
Volunteer at a community organization to help others in society.
- Volunteer at a local homeless shelter or food bank.
- Help out the Red Cross or Salvation Army.
- Build homes in your area with the Habitat for Humanity.
- Volunteer at a local hospital or hospice.
Social workers help relieve people’s suffering, fight for social justice, and improve lives and communities. These pioneers laid the path for social workers of today. They set a great example for our commitment to advocacy, social justice, and helping individuals, families, and communities who need us most.
How can you participate in society?
Examples include voting, volunteering, participating in group activities, and community gardening. Some are individual activities that benefit society (e.g., voting) or group activities that benefit either the group members (e.g., recreational soccer teams) or society (e.g., volunteer organizations).
What are the benefits of participation?
These would include:
- more independence and autonomy in what they can do.
- greater physical benefits including being more active.
- more opportunity to have a say in matters of direct concern to their lives.
- more social contact and interpersonal relationships.
- greater self‐awareness and involvement.
What we should do for our society?
Given below are a few simple but powerful activities you can easily integrate into your student life and make a difference in the society:
- Start with something small.
- Help your local charity raise funds.
- Encourage education.
- Volunteer.
- Join with an adult/experienced activist.
How can I contribute to the society?
Here are some tips on how to contribute to society:
- Make life better for someone you care about.
- Mentorship.
- Practice kindness.
- Send positive vibes.
- Practice gratitude.
- Pay taxes.
- Invest in learning.
- Be uniquely you.