Information Package / Course Catalogue
Volunteering Activities
Course Code: MLİ002
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 1
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to raise students' awareness regarding the concepts of volunteerism, social responsibility, ethical values, and sustainable development goals, and to contribute to the development of a mindset for volunteering in public institutions, local governments, civil society organizations, and social responsibility projects. The course also aims to enhance students' skills in planning, teamwork, communication, social responsibility, and contributing to society.

Course Content

The concept and historical development of volunteering, ethical principles of volunteering, civil society organizations, social responsibility, active citizenship, Sustainable Development Goals, volunteering practices in public institutions and local governments, social project development processes, planning and implementation of volunteering activities, reporting on volunteering efforts, social contribution practices, and the examination of exemplary volunteering projects.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the concepts of volunteering, social responsibility, active citizenship, and civil society.
2.Evaluates the contributions of volunteer activities to individual, societal, and professional development.
3.Adopts ethical principles, social sensitivity, and a sustainability mindset in volunteer activities.
4.Plans a volunteer-based social responsibility project by analyzing societal needs.
5.Applies teamwork, effective communication, and collaboration skills in volunteer activities.
6.Evaluates volunteering activities through written reports and oral presentations, and shares the results.
7.It compares the social contribution activities of public institutions, local governments, and civil society organizations.
8.Develops an awareness of social responsibility, ethical values, and lifelong volunteerism in their professional life.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Yükseköğretim Kurulu. (2021). Gönüllülük Çalışmaları Dersi Kılavuzu. Ankara: YÖK.
2.Yükseköğretim Kurulu. (2020). Yükseköğretim Kurumlarında Toplumsal Katkı Faaliyetleri Rehberi. Ankara.
3.United Nations. (2015). Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course introduction, the concept of volunteering, and fundamental principles
Week 2 - Theoretical
The historical development of volunteering and volunteering practices around the world
Week 3 - Theoretical
Volunteering activities and the legal framework in Türkiye
Week 4 - Theoretical
Civil society organizations and the culture of volunteering
Week 5 - Theoretical
Social responsibility and active citizenship
Week 6 - Theoretical
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and volunteering
Week 7 - Theoretical
Volunteering practices in public institutions and local governments
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Project proposals and their evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Project cycle management in volunteering projects
Week 10 - Theoretical
Effective communication, teamwork, and leadership
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ethical principles and professional responsibility in volunteer activities
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Planning of social contribution activities and sharing of field experiences
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Presentation of student volunteer projects
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
General assessment, project presentations, and end-of-term evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment1224
Quiz1325
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
4
3
4
OÇ-2
3
2
3
5
3
2
OÇ-3
5
2
3
4
5
2
OÇ-4
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
OÇ-5
2
4
5
3
2
4
OÇ-6
5
2
3
3
2
OÇ-7
2
3
2
2
3
3
4
3
OÇ-8
4
2
3
5
5
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026