Civic Sense Improvement Resources

Curated resources to help you become a more responsible global citizen

General Civic Education

Center for Civic Education

Programs and resources for developing informed, responsible citizens.

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Points of Light

Global nonprofit focused on volunteer service and civic engagement.

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UN Sustainable Development

Learn about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and how you can contribute.

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Resources by Category

UN Climate Action

Global framework for climate action and sustainability

Carbon Footprint Calculator

Calculate and reduce your carbon footprint

UN Environment Programme

Global environmental agenda and resources

EPA Recycling Guide

Comprehensive guide to recycling and waste reduction

Home Composting

How to compost at home

WHO Road Safety

Global road safety guidelines and statistics

Defensive Driving

National Safety Council training resources

VolunteerMatch

Find volunteer opportunities near you

Habitat for Humanity

Build homes and communities

AmeriCorps

National service opportunities

Red Cross Training

First aid, CPR, and emergency training

Ready.gov

Emergency preparedness and disaster planning

Daily Civic Sense Tips

Do This
  • Carry a small bag for your trash
  • Wait for pedestrian signals even when roads seem empty
  • Offer your seat to those who need it more
  • Report infrastructure issues to authorities
  • Separate your waste for recycling
  • Keep noise levels reasonable, especially at night
  • Learn basic first aid
  • Volunteer in your community
Avoid This
  • Littering, even small items
  • Jaywalking and ignoring traffic signals
  • Cutting in queues
  • Unnecessary honking
  • Using phone speakers in public places
  • Vandalizing public property
  • Ignoring someone in need
  • Double parking or blocking paths

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