At Bergen Volunteers we know the importance of civic engagement. When people are engaged, communities become stronger, ideas are generated, and solutions to challenges are found.

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Civic leaders are the changemakers, the doers, the people at the forefront of innovative solutions and building stronger, more resilient communities. Learning how to be an effective civic leader is important to the success of an individual in bringing forth change.

 

That is why we started our leadership and professional development program, Bergen LEADS. With more than 500 graduates since its inception, Bergen LEADS has made an invaluable difference by giving leaders the tools they need for success. And, with the success of our flagship program, we branched out into Teen LEADS, providing leadership and civic education across different age groups.