FVP25P002 Dobrovolnické minimum

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Winter 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/1. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. PaedDr. Tatiana Matulayová, PhD. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PaedDr. Tatiana Matulayová, PhD.
Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Timetable of Seminar Groups
FVP25P002/A: each even Monday 8:05–9:40 C208, T. Matulayová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
ROCNIK(1)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 28/30, only registered: 6/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
* Introduce students to the role of volunteering in various areas of public interest (social services, healthcare, education, youth work). * Prepare students for engaging in volunteer activities with an emphasis on responsibility, boundaries, and communication. * Deepen understanding of the specifics of working with different target groups. * Provide personal contact with practice through excursions and meetings with volunteer coordinators.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to: •navigate the types and specific characteristics of volunteer activities. •understand the basics of working and communicating with different target groups. •recognize ethical dilemmas and the limits of the volunteer role. •independently engage in volunteer work in a specific area. •reflect on their experience and articulate personal development.
Syllabus
1. Introduction to Volunteering – motivation, types of volunteer activities, legislation, ethics 2. The Role of the Volunteer – boundaries, responsibility, rights and obligations 3. Basics of Communication – active listening, empathy, nonverbal communication 4. Safe Contact with Target Groups – children, seniors, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness 5. Volunteering in Social Services – organizational needs, opportunities for involvement 6. Volunteering in Healthcare – supplementary support for patients and their families 7. Volunteering in Education and Youth Work – tutoring, leisure activities, mentoring 8. Volunteer Coordinator – their role, challenges, and practical experience 9. Volunteering in Crisis and Humanitarian Areas – food banks, collections, community assistance 10.Basics of Reflecting on the Volunteer Experience – processing experiences, risk of burnout, volunteer support
Literature
    required literature
  • Matulayová, T. – Krejčí, M. Organizace dobrovolnictví. In Matoušek, O. a kol. Strategie a postupy v sociální práci. Praha: Portál, 2022, s. 245 – 249
  • TOŠNER, J., SOZANSKÁ, O. Dobrovolníci a metodika práce s nimi v organizacích. Praha: Portál, 2006.
  • MATULAYOVÁ, T., JURNÍČKOVÁ, P., DOLEŹEL, J. a kol. Motivace k dobrovolnictví. Olomouc: vydavatelství UP, 2016.
    recommended literature
  • MONČEKOVÁ, Martina. Dobrovolnictví v salesiánském poslání: identita a směrnice salesiánského misijního dobrovolnictví. Praha: Salesiáni Dona Boska, 2020.
  • KOLIBOVÁ, Helena. Regionální determinanty altruistického chování pro filantropii a dobrovolnictví. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, 2014.
Teaching methods
lectures, presentations and discussion with professionals
Assessment methods
written reflection
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
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