NGOs and voluntary activities (5 cr)
Code: YP00DU15-3012
General information
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 20.12.2024
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
- Katri Schadewitz
Teacher in charge
Katri Schadewitz
Groups
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YPMI23SPCivic Activities and Youth Work, fulltime 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