Civic engagement activities are important as they teach both real-life and leadership skills, this allows both youth and adults to grow and helps them to become self-reliant within the community. It is important that individuals are encouraged to contribute to their community. When people have the opportunity to receive leadership training and learn hands-on, real-life skills, they have a greater advantage and are better leaders in their communities.
Civic engagement affects all individuals within the community. It has been seen repeatedly that, neighborhoods with higher levels of engagement have a greater feeling and sense of community, visibly lower crime levels, and happier and healthier citizens of all ages.