NGO´s and volunteering
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SA00BC62 |
| Curriculum: | SA 2024V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2025) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Huhta, Heli |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Year 2025
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3009 | SA2024-1A | 2025-08-01 – 2025-12-31 | Susanna Weber | Finnish |
| 3010 | SA2024-1B | 2025-01-01 – 2025-05-31 | Heli Huhta | Finnish |
Taking the course in advance? See the courses during the academic year 2024-2025.
Learning Outcomes
The student understands the placement of the 3rd sectori in society and the service system.
- The student understands the basic tasks and purpose of the organizations
- The student understands the diversity of the activities and the opportunities for the volunteer work to compleet social services
- The student get to know the basics of organizational activities and participates in voluntary activities in practise.
Student's Workload
2x27h=54h
Contents
- Fields of activity in 3rd sector and the principles guiding them
- Working in organisations, peer review and experiences in volunteering as a reinforcement of professional competence
- 3rd sector and voluntary work in society and service system
- Rights and obligations of voluntary work
- Basic principles of voluntary work
- The student volunteers in the field of their choise
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material announced by the teacher.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1
The student can recognise 3rd sector as a part of society´s service system.
The student understands basic funktion and purpose of 3rd sector.
Grade 3
The student is aware of fhe role of volunteering, the rights and responsibilities of the volunteer in the service system.
The student understands basic principles of voluntarism.
Grade 5
The student can implement and develop voluntary work.
Further Information
The student gives feedback on the course through the Spark system.