Voluntary Work 1Laajuus (1 - 3 cr)

Objective

The student canuse the knowledge and skills learned in studies in his or her workdescribe and evaluate his or her strengths and development needs in the work environment

Content

Voluntary work accepted as a study attainment is work related to your field of study that supports the acquisition of skills in the studies required in your degree programme. The work may involve participation in activities run by municipalities, NGOs etc. If the voluntary work is carried out in a multicultural environment, it may be used as a study attainment in the internationalisation module.The student finds out about volunteering opportunities independently. The work should be first agreed with the faculty and then with the employer.The study attainment requires participation in volunteer work and the writing of a report of 2-4 pages.

Further information

The report (min. 2 pages) must include the following aspects among other things:- description of the operations and operational environment- assessment of learning, e.g., based on different situations and cases- how the experience has promoted learning, getting ready for a profession/working life and graduationThe report is submitted to the faculty's e-mail.