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Quite often it makes sense for citizens to organise voluntary work if they wish to influence the development of the local community. An active citizenship is built on democratic communities, and voluntary associations are way of fitting into such communities. In Scandinavia there are many voluntary associations and, as in Denmark, even the smallest communities have many different associations. There are voluntary sports associations, scouts associations, night school associations, youth associations, senior associations etc. The associations are also important for civil society and local democracy, as they make it possible for citizens to get in touch with other citizens who undertake voluntary work and to communicate from one association to another. These associations do also make it easier for local politicians to enter into dialogue with civil society. For example in the Danish municipality of Varde, there is a very good continuous dialogue between the local associations and the town council organised within the framework of voluntary development councils. In a voluntary association active in civil society, citizens can easily learn and understand participative democracy and active citizenship, as there is little or no interference from the state, from the market or from other interests in this sector of society. Exercises Please discuss the following questions and issues: What are the characteristics of civil society in your country and are there any examples of how voluntary work is linked to local democracy How can voluntary work be organised more innovatively, and think of a way in which the European dimension can become a part of voluntary work at the local level How can networking be used in voluntary work Working in a group please discuss the following question and create some promising suggestions: How could it be possible to involve more senior citizens in voluntary work and local democracy (Please consider frameworks, preconditions, barriers, individual and public demands, needs and interests etc.) 48
Module 2 – The Concept of Active European Citizenship and its Relevance for Senior Citizens Unit 3 Unit in a nutshell Achievements Development of new communities in the EU Understanding how social networks contribute to strengthening European cohesion After this unit you will be able to: participate in social networks on the internet approach new forms of tourism-based projects and networks. If you treat people right they will treat you right - ninety percent of the time. Franklin D. Roosevelt Warming up: Social networking – what does this mean to you and how does it work Are you a passionate social networker yourself 2.3.1. What is Social Networking and how does it work Listen / Read Social networking is the grouping of individuals into specific groups, such as small rural communities or a neighbourhood. Traditionally social networking was based on “real” contacts and face-to-face communication, however in recent years social networking happens more and more online via the internet. The internet is filled with millions of individuals who are looking to meet other internet users, to gather and share information or experiences about lots of different topics, from sport to gardening to developing friendships etc. In online social networking websites are commonly used and are called social sites. Social sites function like an online community of internet users. The online community members share a common interest such as an interest in each other’s lives, hobbies, sports and many other subjects. When you access a social networking website you can begin to socialise with the other members. This socialisation may include reading the profile pages of other members and possibly even contacting them. Another benefit is that making friends includes intercultural skills and, most of all, understanding. The internet gives citizens from all around the world access to social networking sites. This means that although you live in Italy you could develop an online friendship with someone in Denmark and learn something about the daily life in this particular European country. Not only will you make new friends, you might also learn a thing or two about new cultures or new languages. Social networking involves grouping specific individuals or organisations together. Some of the social networking sites have a focus on a particular interest whilst others are more general. The websites without a main focus are often referred to as "traditional" social networking websites and usually have open memberships. This means that anyone can become a member. 49
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