Cultural Volunteering as a Development Factor of Civil Society: Regional Aspect
The article is devoted to the relevance of the development of civil society in the Russian Federation and its structural component, institution of volunteering. The definition of the concept of civil society is considered on the basis of the analysis of its interpretation in scientific research of various authors. The purpose of the activities of non-profit organizations and the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation in the functioning of civil society, focused on the relationship between citizens and government, has been determined. Social activity is characterized as a type of activity aimed at increasing the level of indicators of civil society, as well as its variety. The typification of civil society institutions in the scientific works of various authors is presented. The ways of development of civil society, including the attraction of new participants in their functioning and development, as well as the creation of new social institutions that meet modern state and public needs, have been identified. The definition of the concept of the institution of volunteering as a social structure with its own formation logic, the concept of values and norms is given. The content of the activity and the stages of the formation of the institution of volunteering are revealed, its goals and objectives are determined. The main directions of the state program “Culture Volunteers” are listed, including the organization of forums and practical sessions related to the provision of methodological, informative and resource assistance for the effective work of volunteers. The role and importance of volunteer activity in the development of educational programs of the university by students is revealed, examples of successfully implemented socially oriented projects within the framework of volunteer activities of students of Kemerovo State Institute of Culture are given. The determinism of development of civil society and the institution of volunteering are revealed. Strategic guidelines for further research of cultural volunteering as a sociocultural phenomenon based on the study of the historical conditions of its formation and development, the development and implementation of educational and upbringing programs for preparing university students for volunteering are outlined.