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NGOs, voluntary activities and active citizenship (5 cr)

Code: YP00EQ96-3001

General information


Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

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

  • Elina Ylönen
  • Katri Schadewitz

Teacher in charge

Katri Schadewitz

Groups

  • YPMI23KP
    Civic Activities and Youth Work, full-time studies

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 scale

1-5