Course: Volunteering

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Course title Volunteering
Course code UZV/CDOBR
Organizational form of instruction E-learning + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Krátká Anna, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Pavelková Jaroslava, prof. RNDr. CSc.
Course content
- Basic terminology - Legislative basis of volunteering - Benefits of volunteering - The history of volunteering in the Czech Republic - Motivation of volunteers - Volunteering as a key feature of non-profit organisation - Rights and duties of the volunteer. - Accreditation - Effective management of volunteers - Volunteering in Social Services - Hospital volunteering

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
  • Participation in classes - 8 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 17 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 35 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
define the concept of volunteering and volunteer
define the concept of volunteering and volunteer
describe the importance of volunteering for society
describe the importance of volunteering for society
list the conditions of volunteer activity in the Czech Republic
list the conditions of volunteer activity in the Czech Republic
describe the best-known volunteer center projects implemented in the Czech Republic
describe the best-known volunteer center projects implemented in the Czech Republic
explain the importance of volunteer training
explain the importance of volunteer training
Skills
propose an incentive program for student volunteers or the general public
propose an incentive program for student volunteers or the general public
search for volunteer centers operating in the Czech Republic and analyze their activities
search for volunteer centers operating in the Czech Republic and analyze their activities
organize a volunteer project for patients in a hospital or service users in a residential facility
organize a volunteer project for patients in a hospital or service users in a residential facility
cooperate with authorized persons in hospitals and residential facilities during the implementation of a prepared volunteer project
cooperate with authorized persons in hospitals and residential facilities during the implementation of a prepared volunteer project
create an award proposal for volunteers
create an award proposal for volunteers
teaching methods
Knowledge
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
assessment methods
Essay
Essay
Recommended literature
  • ARONOVÁ, K. Dobrovolnictví v domovech pro seniory, příklady dobré praxe. Praha: Hestia, 2008.
  • BAŠTECKÁ, B. et al. Terénní krizová práce - psychosociální intervenční týmy. Praha: Grada, 2005.
  • FRIČ, P. et al. Dárcovství a dobrovolnictví v České republice - výsledky z výzkumu NROS a AGNES. Praha: NROS a AGNES, 2001.
  • KOŘÍNKOVÁ, I., TOŠNER, J., ZEMANOVÁ B. Praktický průvodce programem Dobrovolníci v nemocnicích. Praha: HESTIA a FN Motol, 2005.
  • MUSICK, M. A., WILSON, J. Volunteers: A Social Profile. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2008.
  • ROCHESTER, C. Volunteering And Society In The 21st Century. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2010.
  • SEDLÁKOVÁ, J. Povodně i jiné mimořádné události - Informace, podněty, návody k postupům při organizování pomoci Charity po přírodních a jiných katastrofách. Praha: Sdružení Česká katolická charita, 2005.
  • STEBBINS, R. A., GRAHAM, M. Volunteering as leisure. Cambridge: CABI Pub, 2004.
  • TOŠNER, J. et al. Průvodce dobrovolnictvím pro neziskové organizace. Praha: Hestia, 2003.
  • TOŠNER, J., SOZANSKÁ, O. Dobrovolníci a metodika práce s nimi v organizacích. Praha: Portál, 2006.
  • VODÁČKOVÁ, D. et al. Krizová intervence. Praha: Portál, 2002.


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