Information Package / Course Catalogue
Volunteering Studies
Course Code: KOC130
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 provide students with an understanding of volunteering, social responsibility, and sustainability concepts while encouraging participation in environmental protection, recycling, sustainable resource use, and community awareness activities. Students are expected to develop nature-based social responsibility projects, propose solutions to environmental issues, and gain practical experience through volunteering activities.

Course Content

This course focuses on the concepts of volunteering, social responsibility, and sustainability. It aims to provide students with knowledge about environmental issues, conservation of natural resources, recycling, zero-waste practices, biodiversity conservation, and environmental awareness. Throughout the course, students examine the roles of non-governmental organizations, the planning and implementation of volunteering activities, and the development of environment-oriented social responsibility projects. In addition, students are expected to gain practical experience through participation in environmental clean-up activities, waste management and recycling practices, tree planting activities, and various community-based volunteering projects. By the end of the course, students are expected to become environmentally conscious individuals who actively contribute to society through volunteer work and sustainable practices.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the concepts of volunteering, social responsibility, and sustainability.
2.Evaluates environmental problems, recycling practices, and the zero-waste approach.
3.Actively participates in nature conservation and environment-based volunteering activities.
4.Plans and implements volunteering projects aimed at providing environmental or social benefits.
5.Takes responsibility in teamwork and evaluates the individual and societal impacts of volunteering activities.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Şenaslan, A. Volunteerism Guide. Ankara: Gece Kitaplığı Publications.
2.Erdoğmuş, N. Volunteer and Professional Work in Non-Governmental Organizations. Istanbul: Nokta Publications.
3.Current scientific articles, project reports, and national and international publications related to volunteering.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to volunteering, social responsibility, and sustainability
Week 2 - Theoretical
Environmental problems and the role of volunteering in environmental protection
Week 3 - Theoretical
Non-governmental organizations and examples of environmental volunteering
Week 4 - Theoretical
Recycling and zero-waste practices
Week 5 - Theoretical
Climate change and volunteer activities
Week 6 - Theoretical
Nature conservation projects and biodiversity studies
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Identifying environmental issues on campus and project planning
Week 8 - Practice
Waste collection and separation activity in the campus or local environment
Week 9 - Practice
Tree planting, seed ball preparation, or green space creation activity
Week 10 - Practice
Developing environmental education materials from recyclable materials
Week 11 - Practice
Designing a volunteering project for local environmental issues
Week 12 - Practice
Project implementation and field studies
Week 13 - Practice
Project implementation and field studies
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Evaluation and reporting of project outcomes
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Report1%10
Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment1112
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)48
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
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
4
3
OÇ-2
4
3
OÇ-3
4
3
OÇ-4
4
3
OÇ-5
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026