Voluntary associations play a crucial role in the Lionsberg model, as they facilitate citizen engagement and cooperation. Voluntary association can take various forms, such as marriages, families, citizen impact groups, neighborhood groups, businesses, non-profits, professional associations, citizen assemblies, formal organizations, or issue-based networks. They provide a platform for citizens to:
By fostering a sense of shared purpose and responsibility, voluntary associations contribute to the overall resilience and adaptability of the Citizen Led Governance system.
As with all aspects of the Lionsberg System and Approach, the concept of Voluntary Association is fractal, intended to stack up and align from the individual, to small groups, to communities, bioregions, tribes, nations, and the Whole.
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