Study Guide

Objectives

This course delves into the fundamentals of volunteering and civic engagement, as well as socially sustainable development practices.

Upon completing this course, students will:
• Understand the basic principles of volunteering and the role of volunteering within the service system
• Recognize the significance and boundaries of volunteering from various stakeholders’ perspectives
• Be familiar with organizations engaged in volunteering within the social and educational sectors
• Demonstrate effective communication with clients or client groups to support well-being
• Comprehend the concept of socially sustainable development and apply it accordingly

Content

• Principles, values, and practices of volunteering
• Volunteering within social or educational organizations
• Reflection on experiences gained through volunteering

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student
• can describe phenomena related to goals, theory, and define fundamental concepts
• has not justified choices, solutions, or theoretical perspectives thoroughly; theoretical reasoning is straightforward

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Student
• can apply theory and concepts, and organize information in relation to each other
• can narrow down problems and tasks, as well as justify solutions and choices
• can evaluate matters and examine them from different perspectives

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student
• can analyze information and actions, connecting them to a professional context
• can find improvement opportunities and justify various approaches and alternative solutions
• can creatively devise new solutions or combine existing ones