yhteiskuntatehtävissä

Yhteiskuntatehtävissä is a Finnish term that refers to tasks or duties undertaken for the benefit of society. The expression is used to describe activities aimed at the public good, such as service learning, volunteering, or civic projects. It signals an orientation toward social responsibility and active participation in the community.

The word combines yhteiskunta (society) with tehtävä (task, duty), and the form yhteiskuntatehtävissä indicates “in societal tasks” or “in the realm of public duties.” The phrase is commonly encountered in educational contexts, discussions of civic responsibility, and descriptions of public-spirited work.

Contexts and usage:

- In education, yhteiskuntatehtävissä often refers to service-learning projects where students address real local needs to learn about society and democracy.

- In public administration and civil life, the term can describe tasks carried out for the community, such as volunteer work, community development projects, or participation in local initiatives.

- Historically, related concepts have appeared in discussions of civilian service or alternatives to military service, emphasizing contributions to society outside conventional employment.

Examples of activities typically described as yhteiskuntatehtävissä include community volunteering, aiding vulnerable groups, environmental cleanup, and participation in local decision-making processes. The term emphasizes proactive civic engagement and the idea that individuals contribute to the common good through practical work.

See also: civic duty, volunteering, service learning, community service, social responsibility.