NGOs, voluntary activities and active citizenshipLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You understand the concept of citizenship and know the citizen's rights and responsibilities.
You know how to operate in voluntary work and how to set up an association.
You are able to identify the management and operating practices of NGOs, associations, and foundations.
You are aware of the legislation on associations and foundations.
You know how to inspire individuals and groups to become active participants.
You can plan and carry out influencer communication.
You recognize the challenges related to voluntary work and possible solutions.

Content

What is active citizenship in action?
How do NGOs, associations and foundations operate?
What are the legal guidelines of associations and foundations?
How are organizations and voluntary work led and funded?
How are voluntary workers motivated, inspired and committed?
How to organize campaigns and effective communications?
What is brandwork and how to utilize it in organisations/civil action?

Evaluation

You can use professional vocabulary of civic activities systematically.
You are able to justify operations in different situations in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.
You identify interrelated tasks and the meaning of NGOs.
You can act in voluntary work with different target groups.
You are able to justify your actions according to the ethical principles of the field.

Assessment scale 1-5.