NGOs and voluntary activities (5 cr)
Code: YP00DU15-3004
General information
Enrollment
14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
Timing
10.02.2021 - 31.05.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Civic Activities and Youth Work
Teachers
- Laura Hokkanen
- Sirpa Räikkönen
Teacher in charge
Laura Hokkanen
Groups
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AVKVYP20KPOM
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AVKVYP20SPOM
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YPKV21KMCivic activities and youth work, part-time studies
Objective
You know how to work in a voluntary organization 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 the basics of fund raising for NGOs.
You know how to create and maintain networks with professionals and experts from different fields.
You understand the societal and employment role of associations, NGOs and foundations.
Content
How do NGOs, associations ja foundations operate?
What are the legal guidelines of the associations and foundations?
How does decision-making take place in an association and NGO?
How does a community educator inspire and activate volunteers?
How are the NGOs managed?
How to create and maintain networks with professionals and experts from different fields?
How is fundraising and economic monitoring organized in NGOs?
What services do different NGOs and foundations produce?
Evaluation scale
1-5