The ability to develop and implement programs or activities aimed at raising awareness of issues relevant to the local community, such as social or economic inequality, gender issues, violence, and drug abuse for the improvement to their quality of life. The skills required for community advocacy, liaising, and networking, as well as the ability to apply work within communities to establish social projects aimed at community development and active citizen participation for the common and public interest. The knowledge of civic, community or neighborhood initiatives, volunteering opportunities, and non-governmental organisations.