iCEV: Citizenship Basics
Courage
ability and willingness to confront fear, pain, danger, uncertainty or intimidation
Responsibility
act of being responsible or accountable
Honesty
act of being truthful and straightforward in addition to being trustworthy, loyal, fair and sincere
Community Outreach
act of providing services to populations in need
Civic Virtue
dedication of citizens to the common welfare of their community
Compassion
emotion of caring for people and for other living things
Respect
idea of esteem or admiration for people, ideas or inanimate objects
Volunteer Clearinghouse
organization or group which matches volunteers with community organizations based on interests and skills
Advocacy
public support or recommendation of a particular cause or policy
Stewardship
responsibility of effectively planning and managing resources
Citizenship
term used to describe the quality of an individual's response to the duties and responsibilities associated with being a member of a community
Community Service
work which is performed by someone or a group of people for the benefit of the public or its institutions