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NGOs and voluntary activities (5 cr)

Code: YP00DU15-3006

General information


Enrollment

06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 19.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Civic Activities and Youth Work

Teachers

  • Katri Schadewitz

Teacher in charge

Katri Schadewitz

Groups

  • YPMI21SP
    Civic Activities and Youth Work, full-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