Becoming Civically Engaged Youth
why youth civic engagement matters
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Improve your communities
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Raise awareness about issues
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Strengthen democracy
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Give youth a voice in decision-making
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Encourages responsibility
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Connects youth to their communities
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Prepares youth for the future
ways to get involved
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Volunteer in your community (find events near you here)
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Attend school board or town meetings
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Advocate for better changes to be made in your school
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Contact your legislators
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Join or create environmental clubs
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Register to vote when eligible
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Educate others on important issues
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Design and post informational infographics
Resources
Breaking Bad Habits
The 'Breaking Bad Habits' website is a helpful resource for learning about community clean-up events and environmental volunteer opportunities across New Mexico. This website also allows you to find local clean-up events, submit your own clean-up events, and get involved in efforts to keep New Mexico clean and beautiful. It also provides toolkits, volunteer resources, and information about environmental awareness campaigns that encourage civic engagement and community responsibility.
New Mexico Legislature
The 'New Mexico Legislature' website is an important resource for learning about New Mexico's state government and legislative process. The website allows for you to find your legislator, track bills, view committee information, access official state laws and stay updated on legislative sessions and government decisions. This website also provides information on how to find your legislator and how you can get in contact with them. With more information on how to find and write to your legislator click here.