PSYb2250 Voluntary work

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/30/0. 4 credit(s) (from 1 credit increase by 1). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jan Širůček, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jan Širůček, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! PSY225 Voluntary work
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to promote active involvement of psychology students in volunteer activities and to support the development of their skills and abilities that will be useful for their future working career in their field of study. Involvement in helping non-profit organizations in the field of psychological and health care, social work, etc. is welcomed.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to:
a. practice the active work in the community, where they live and study
b. apply theoretical knowledge of student provide in practice
c. relate the critical reflection formal organized and unorganized groups and associations
d. practice support presentation of MU outwards and to strengthen the social part of the university
Syllabus
  • The course consists of practical volunteer activities. Involvement in the activities of non-profit helping organisations in the field of psychological and health care, social work and the like is accepted. This may also include activities run by MU if they meet the previous condition.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • DRUCKER, Peter F. Managing the non-profit organization : practices and principles (Orig.) : Řízení neziskových organizací : praxe a principy. New York: HarperCollins. info
  • Anheier, Helmut K., Lester M. Salamon (1998). The Nonprofit Sector in the Developing
  • Anheier, Helmut K., Lester M. Salamon (1998). The Nonprofit Sector in the Developing World: A Comparative Analysis. Johns Hopkins Nonprofit Sector Series. The Johns Hopkins University. Manchester, Manchester University Press.
  • TOŠNER, Jiří and Olga SOZANSKÁ. Dobrovolníci a metodika práce s nimi v organizacích. Vyd. 1. Praha: Portál, 2002, 149 s. ISBN 80-7178-514-8. info
Teaching methods
Practice, literature reading.
Assessment methods
The condition of a successful pass of this course is completing a volunteer practice. One credit is given for 25 hours of volunteering. The practice must meet the following: a. must be beneficial to other people b. must be accomplished free of charge c. must be carried out during the semester of the course enrollment (including the exam period). For a successful pass of the course, students must insert: a. Volunteering confirmation b. Reflection of the volunteering The course can be registered repeatedly, but together (for all registrations), it is possible to obtain a maximum of 4 credits.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 30 hodin za semestr.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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