331 Volunteering/Community Service/Social Entreprenuership opportunities

Ask students, local grocery stores, and local people to donate food that they’re about to throw away (almost expired food but safe to eat). I will use those foods to cook for the charity center once a month and on holidays. 

The Expo 2020 Volunteers Programme, like most of the world’s mega events, is at the heart of the first World Expo that will take place in MEASA (Middle East, Africa and South Asia) region on 20th October, 2020. The programme engages with more than 30,000 Volunteers – nationals and residents of the UAE – to help operate and manage the delivery of an exceptional Expo for millions of visitors and participants.

Apply to attend the 9th International Youth Camp Nepal (IYCN). IYCN is an experiential learning program designed for young people from different corners of the world. International Youth Camp Nepal highlights cross-cultural exchange, self-exploration, leadership development, global friendship, collaboration, sustainable development goals, and youth empowerment. IYCN is also a celebration of diversity, peace, and love. It’s a beautiful deep diving journey self discovery along with exploring the beauty, culture and spirituality of the Land of Himalayas. The series of International Youth Camp Nepal has been organized since October, 2015. And now, as a trademark event of Youth Legend, it is organized every July and December as International Youth Summer Camp and Winter Camp. More than 500 young people have already participated in International Youth Camp to date. Either you are an introvert, extrovert or ambivert, this camp is designed in a way to meet the needs of everyone Objectives To foster cross cultural exchange and global friendship To develop leadership, team building and entrepreneurial skills among participants and empowering them to take leadership on sustainable development goals To help participants deep dive into themselves through various approaches of self exploration developing a better understanding of self and the world To help participants achieve greater self awareness, a positive sense of well-being and live a healthy and peaceful life To let participants discover the beauty, culture and spirituality of land of Himalayas, Nepal Program Highlights Cultural Exchange, Food Exchange, Diversity Celebration, cross cultural friendship Workshops on Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Goals Team Building, Group work, Story sharing, Talent show Self Exploration and Awareness Session Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) Alternate to Violence Program(AVP) Yoga and Meditation Different country’s Presentation Local Authentic Experience (1 night Homestay experience in local village) World Heritage Site Visit in Kathmandu (Kathmandu has made an entry as the 5th top travel destination in Lonely Planet’s list for 2018.) Hike to waterfall Camp Fire Visit to Nagarkot (Nagarkot is beautiful hill station near kathmandu from where you can see beautiful Himalayan range including Mount Everest) You can also choose to extend your stay to travel to explore different parts of Nepal Yoga and Meditation Welcome, Farewell Program and a special gift Location: Nepal Benefits General Benefits Youth who attend international programs develop an excellent measure of personal flexibility, encompassing an ability to reach compromise, focus and succeed through challenging times. They are more comfortable in ‘foreign’ environments, become aware of career and further study options which they weren’t aware existed. Other Personal and Educational Benefits Self-development and awareness leading to enhanced self-confidence and self-esteem. This is often the most noticeable change in returned international camp participants. Broader general knowledge and understanding of the global issues and sustainable development goals. Enhance your knowledge and understanding by learning about the rich history of different countries “What one learns in a classroom is a very small part of the learning process. The real learning starts when one crosses borders and travels miles for the real knowledge.”, Vivek Sahni Enhancement in your leadership, team building, analytical and problem-solving skills Increased acceptance, tolerance of an array of different cultural and community perspectives Maturity and social poise, fuelled by the necessity to confront challenges outside a familiar support network and comfort zone. Develop skills to deal with change Global awareness (cross-cultural skills and communication) Global networking opportunities Experience culture and countries in the most authentic way Long lasting memories and Global friendship For more information, please click here .     

  SPANA who we are Established in 1923, SPANA’s goal is simple: to improve the welfare of working animals in the world’s poorest communities. Through three key areas – treating, training and teaching – we’re inspiring others to act in the best interests of working animals while also providing practical, professional and sustainable solutions today. We recognise that the fortunes of working animals and people go hand in hand: in the developing world, just one working animal can support an extended family of up to 30 people. SPANA’s work improves the lives of working animals while supporting the communities that depend on them. We rely entirely on our loyal supporters to help us in our huge but vital task. Our Vision OUR VISION IS A WORLD WHERE EVERY WORKING ANIMAL LIVES A LIFE FREE FROM SUFFERING AND IS TREATED WITH COMPASSION. Our Mission OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE WELFARE OF WORKING ANIMALS IN THE WORLD’S POOREST COMMUNITIES. WE DO THIS THROUGH TREATMENT, TRAINING AND TEACHING.

VOLUNTEERS Our animals need you! Your time is one of the most valuable gifts you can give. This is especially true when you choose to volunteer with animals in need, who treasure companionship above all else. The animals love to meet new people and to interact with you, it helps them develop into well socialized and adoptable pets.  Although we are government-funded and have a number of paid staff, we still rely heavily on volunteers to help run the daily operations of our center. For example, without our volunteers: - There would be no educational program - Animals in our care would lack the much-needed extra attention and exercise they currently receive - The galleries of our adoptable animals would not be updated regularly with professional photos and spot on write-ups - Designs on our Facebook page, flyers and banners would not exist Please click on the link for an up to date overview of volunteer vacancies .   What RAK AWC can offer you Apart from the great satisfaction of helping to improve the lives of our dogs and cats, you will also receive: - An induction, which includes a tour of the centre, a job description, as well as a manual with basic information about our procedures - The opportunity to be part of the RAK AWC family, joining us in organized events, coffee mornings and activities like running the RAK Half Marathon together - A chance to give back to your community by supporting the welfare of animals in Ras Al Khaimah - Work experience in the non-profit sector and the opportunity to grow your professional portfolio Just a couple of hours a week devoted to making life better for our furry friends can be an amazingly enriching experience for both you and the animals.  Who we are looking for We need a self-starter who, after an introduction, is not afraid of taking initiative. We would like someone who is willing to offer their time and skills to contribute to the ongoing improvement of the centre. Someone who is willing to make a commitment to the centre and the animals in its care. We are also looking for a friendly person, who will get on with our animals, our staff and our other volunteers. Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. If this description sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! What can you do if you are under 16 years of age? Many children love animals and would like to help to make a difference. Those who are under 16 years can visit the centre and socialize with our animals under the supervision of a parent or responsible adult. This will provide us with valuable information on how our animals behave around children, too. If the children are too young or otherwise unable to handle the animals with the necessary care, they can still do a lot to care for our animals. Collecting items that are needed at the centre like newspapers, dog and cat toys and treats, or organizing fundraising events at school are just a few examples of what a child can do to support our animals. Join us and sign up! You can join our volunteer community by filling out the volunteer application form  and sending it to info@rakawc.com . We will then contact you and arrange a convenient time to meet with you and to show you around the centre.  Unable to volunteer, but want to help? If you are unable to volunteer, but do want to support us, you can still do so by sharing our Facebook posts, spreading the word about our work, attending our events , donating goods or money or by fundraising for us ( donations ). For more information, contact   info@rakawc.com or 050 8866 329.

Volunteering for a hospital can be a very rewarding experience and a great way to help in your community. At Rashid Hospital we strive to provide the best customer service to our patients and families through outstanding medical practices and attentive employees. The volunteer department aims at supporting this goal with its volunteers, who work in a variety of departments throughout the hospital.  Our friendly volunteers complement the care delivered by professional staff by making sure the needs of the patients, families and visitors are met. They help make life easier for both patients and their families, by supporting the hospital staff in providing a direct service to patients, or by helping out behind the scenes. Nothing feels as good as a warm smile or calming conversation when you're ill. Volunteers give that kind of encouragenebt and support to people of all ages when they give their time to Rashid Hospital volunteer services. As a volunteer you brighten someone's day -- and yours in turn. A striking feature of the volunteers at Rashid Hospital is their diversity. They range between students who want to train as doctors through to housewives, and from those in full-time employment to the unemployed, and come from a wide spread of ethnic backgrounds. Rashid Hospital Volunteer services offers volunteer opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction while producing a well-deserved feeling of personal fulfillment for the volunteer . Volunteer services provides an environment that will enrich the lives of volunteers through service . A variety of activities are available to volunteers: from greeting visitors and helping them find their destinations to being a compassionate voice on the phone, our volunteers help make our patients and their families feel welcome and appreciated. Volunteers assigned to patient care units are vital in helping ensure that a patient’s experience at Rashid Hospital is a pleasant one . Volunteers also provide clerical support, including filing, mailings and computer work. While performing this valued service, volunteers make new friends, learn new skills, and enjoy other benefits along with personal satisfaction. The Department of Volunteer Services experienced staff provides training and guidance to help our volunteers have a rewarding experience. Rashid Hospital values every volunteer’s generous gift of time and talent and considers them a great asset.Rashid Hospital

The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) is a professional working group devoted to protecting the environment through means of education, action programs and community involvement. The Emirates Environmental Group is proud of its wide network of volunteers, members, partners and associates throughout the UAE. All our programmes engage various sectors of the community directly or indirectly. We aim to create a global impact by local changes.  In particular we pledge: To comply with the relevant environment laws and regulations where applicable. To conserve energy and natural resources, encourage reusing and recycling, proper disposal or waste and prevention of pollution. To encourage employees, member, schools and the community at large to adopt environmentally friendly processes through advisory services, lectures, public presentations, training and effective communication to make the earth a better place to live. To reduce the in-house consumption of electricity, paper in order to conserve the natural resources. To assist our member and all interests parties to ensure the disposal of waste in an environment friendly way to reduce the pollution. To establish, review and achieve annual objectives and targets to ensure year-on-year improvement in environmental performance. To communicate the environmental policy to all interested parties including our employees, our members, our committee ant the community at large. To ensure improvement in environmental performance by regular internal environmental audits, achievement of objectives and targets and the annual review of the environmental policy. CHAIRPERSON’S MESSAGE “Together for a better environment”.. is the core idea around which all of our pro-environmental activities are woven. It is the common thread that brings educational institutions, private companies, government organisations and community together to contribute to the betterment of our environment by engaging into its innovative programmes. I entered into the environmental awareness field in late 1980s, with an inner calling to create and establish a system for a whole new generation of environmentalist. My ideas took shape of EEG in 1991 with the support of my colleagues and friends. Since then our journey has been chartered by a commitment to relentlessly widen our horizons, deepen our base and work to accelerate the pro-environmental wave in the country. I would like to acknowledge the support of our collaborators, government agencies, international bodies, corporate members, academic instituitions and the thousands of parents and children who are a part of, and responsible for this organisation’s success. We invite you to come on board and be a part of our movement, to enrich with experiences and support for greater heights of achievement. Let’s start working Together for a Better Environment! HABIBA AL MAR’ASHI

SUMMARY:  Want to volunteer abroad in the Middle East or North Africa (MENA)? The Syrian refugee crisis has captured world attention. We get many people who want to volunteer in the Middle East to help. We have many fascinating volunteer abroad programs in Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Palestine and Morocco. Volunteer with Syrian refugees by helping in the schools they launched. Or volunteer in Lebanon in our micro-finance program; in psycho-social peace building program; in clinic or mobile medical or education units; teach English; work in communications department; or work in community centers with youth or elders teaching yoga! Or volunteer in Jordan working with women or youth; or in our new environmental programs. We also get many requests to volunteer in Israel – Palestine: we would love to have your help in our peace building program. Or volunteer in Morocco with extraordinary organization doing international development: work in women’s or youth empowerment; agriculture; or education.  Nahn bihajtk! Syrian Refugees: Lebanon & Jordan In the Arab Spring of 2011,  Tunisia, Egypt,  Libya & Yemen overthrew repressive leaders.  But it backfired in Syria. Assad killed protesters, launching a brutal civil war. 400,000 have been killed in Syria. Over 4.7 million have fled.  1 out of 4 people in Lebanon is a Syrian refugee. 1 out of 7 in Jordan. Many would say that this is The Crisis of our Time. We get many requests from people all over the world wanting to help. The kind of help needed is so varied, that we have broken it apart by skills below. Volunteer Abroad Working with Refugee Kids JORDAN: work with Syrian refugee kids. Jordan hosts refugees from many countries: Yemen, Iraq, Palestine, Somalia and Sudan so work with refugee kids from many countries. Who is needed? ~ Art & music therapists. + Ordinary people that can lead art, music, singing & creative activities. ~ Yoga teachers (not need to be certified) – most important is your ability to engage kids! ~ Sports coaches or players that can lead sports activities – soccer or sport you love ~ They are very open to “creatives” – people that will enrich their kids & help with healing ~ So mime, clowning, dance…       They also would like help teaching computers ~ It is helpful if you can speak Arabic but not a deal breaker PALESTINE: We get requests to work in Palestine. Here it is! Work in after school enrichment program: teach English, computers, dance, drama, music, sports or anything that you are passionate about that you think the kids would love. One man taught astronomy; another  circus. Volunteer Abroad in Education & Teaching English If you want to work with Syrian refugees, then one of our best placements is working in the schools started by the SYRIAN REFUGEES IN LEBANON. I have never seen kids so excited about learning! Who is needed? ~ They want their teachers & kids to learn English.   You do not need special qualifications. ~ Physics & Science majors, mechanical engineers to help in electricity, inventions & robotics programs ~ Artists, Art & Graphic Design majors to teach in their exciting art & graphic design program ~ IT & computer geeks to teach skills to their kids ~ Experienced teachers & Education majors to build the skills of their primary & secondary teachers JORDAN: Early Childhood Education & Disability program would like experienced Interventionists, Occupational & Physical Therapists, Social Workers & Psychologists who can build their staff’s skills.   Volunteer Abroad in Social Work, Psychology or Art Therapy LEBANON: work in peace building program that believes psychological healing is first step. ~ Need psychologists, counselors, social workers, art & music therapist, yoga LEBANON, SYRIAN refugees: need psychologists & social workers to help set up psycho-social support LEBANON: art therapists wanted to work with Syrian refugee kids LEBANON: work in community centers with youth or seniors. The “elders” were very active & engaged. ~ Need activities leaders: cooking, outings, ceramics, singing, yoga – no special qualifications needed JORDAN: work in community development organization on youth & women empowerment ~ Need  youth workers & early childhood education ~ People to work with women – no special qualifications – though emphasis economic empowerment.   Volunteer Abroad in Business, Micro-finance & Economic Development LEBANON: Micro-finance MFI is very sophisticated. Help with operations, auditing, risk management. Work with Palestinian & Syrian refugees, plus Lebanese women. Need Arabic to help out in field. English or French suffices at headquarters JORDAN: Economic Empowerment of Women. Train women in small business skills & entrepreneurship. SYRIANS: need help marketing their kids’ amazing inventions to raise money for the Syrian schools ~ Need Business, Finance, Micro-finance & Entrepreneurship ~ Need Accounting, Auditing, Risk Management & Data Analysis ~ Also want Human Resources; Communication; eCommerce & someone to make mobile app Beirut has truly earned the name "The Paris of the Middle East" Volunteer Abroad in International Humanitarian Work Is your career goal to work abroad in humanitarian work? We find a growing number of people that are native speakers of Arabic or are studying very hard so that they can enter international development  work in the Middle East. We have several placements that give you great experience in international aid work: help with project management; grant writing; work in refugee, health or education departments; communications;  and coordination meetings with the UN. Who is needed? ~ People studying  International Development or International Social Work     or who hope to work abroad in humanitarian work ~ Very helpful to be fluent in Arabic but Lebanon is more flexible Volunteer Abroad in Nursing, Medical, Physical Therapy, Dental Assistant, Respiratory Therapy JORDAN clinics serve Syrian, Iraqi & Palestinian refugees. 80% of beneficiaries in Lebanon are Syrian. LEBANON has clinics and mobile medical units that serve informal Syrian refugee camps. Both Jordanian & Lebanese orgs need people to support (vs replace) their medical/ nursing staff (You would need medical or nursing license to do many procedures.) PALESTINE: Respiratory therapists needed in 80 bed hospital ICU. + Nurses experienced in dialysis, bone marrow transplantation or pediatric palliative care. Who is needed? ~ Doctors & medical students; Nurse Practitioners, Physical Therapists ~ Nurses & nursing students help with vitals & triage ~ Speech therapist requested. + Dental assistant & hygienists. ~ Lab techs, ultrasound, mammographers ~ Medical records & medical social workers to match services to UNHCR (refugee) funding ~ Experienced respiratory therapists Volunteer Abroad in the Empowerment of Women JORDAN: This is one of the most exciting & advanced women’s empowerment programs that we know of in the MENA region.  Come help with women’s economic empowerment;  shift in attitudes about women’s roles; political participation;; and sexual and reproductive health. Men welcome! Who is needed? ~ People with strong entrepreneurial and small business skills to train women ~ Plumbers, electricians and construction to teach women the trades ~ People who can teach computers & smart phones so women can market & sell their products ~ Women’s & Gender Studies majors & grads to help with attitude shifts ~ People to teach & foster leadership skills & encourage political participation ~ People who can train in sexual & reproductive health. We need you! Peace Building in Palestine/ Israel The conflict between ISRAEL & PALESTINE?  Some Israelis say Palestinians (Hamas) are terrorists. Some Palestinians say that they have been occupied for decades and yearn for the right to return to the land that was once theirs. Expansion of Israeli settlements makes a “two state solution” – where Palestine & Israel would live peacefully side by side – almost impossible. Come help! Come help educate the wider world about what is going on in the Middle East. ~ Strong writing, editing & journalism skills helpful ~ Middle East Studies + History, & Political Science students & graduates ~ People with a passion for peace building & conflict transformation Why not more volunteer opportunities in Israel? There is fascinating work going on in Israel so why have we not offered more opportunities there? I talked with micro-finance, environmental, desalination and services to Horn of Africa refugees organizations. They all told me the same thing Argentina and Chile told us: “We don’t need help.”   Additionally, Israel is so, so expensive, we could never arrange frugal accommodation and meals  for our volunteers. Volunteer Abroad in Water & Solar Engineering. Architecture & Housing Rights Israel/ Palestine is fraught with political fault lines.  Discuss with Ann whether your political beliefs match the place where your skills are needed. PALESTINIANS are often without water or electricity. Come help! Who is needed? ~ Water & environmental engineers; hydrologists, people who can lay pipe ~ Experienced & aspiring solar engineers; photovoltaic electricians ~ Architects & housing rights activists to teach people their rights & how to navigate rules.     This is huge in Israel & Palestine so both Hebrew & Arabic helpful. Volunteer Abroad in Public Administration, Staff & Organizational Development Cutting edge organization in JORDAN has a long laundry list of the many staff skills that they want to strengthen: advocacy; grant writing; communications & social media; strategic planning; strengthening team all over the Kingdom; quality assurance; professional writing and report writing; focus groups & needs assessment; SPSS; Monitoring & Evaluation. Refugee program in JORDAN would like experienced people to help with managerial mentoring, M&E, grant proposals & project design. Who is needed? ~ Both students & seasoned professionals in Public Administration; Staff & Organizational Development; Human Resources ~ This is one of the few placements in Jordan where you do not need to be able to speak Arabic. English suffices! Volunteer Abroad in Morocco: International Development, Agriculture, Education, Women's Empowerment Work with extraordinary organization. They primarily work in remote, rural areas, but now work all over the country. They use strong participatory model to tackle the challenges: e.g. how to earn a living in remote areas; how to get an education when there is no nearby school. This placement is well suited to people going into international development or international social work but is well suited to many. Who is needed? ~ International development, community development & Public Administration students & experts ~ Youth & social workers, criminal justice: create alternatives to violent extremism for youth  just      getting out of detention – help earn a living & get an education – develop “diversion” program ~ Law students & attorneys to work in legal clinic for sub-Saharan migrants who were fleeing to     Europe and got detained in Morocco; now with no rights & major discrimination ~ Women’s studies students & grads to help with their empowerment workshops & programs ~ Farmers, agriculturalists to help in tree nurseries that generate income in high, dry mountains ~ Monitoring & Evaluation then help with program & project development ~ Have strong writing skills? Write for international publications about their programs & how       they impact violent extremism; girls’ literacy rates, Islamic feminism & more ~ Tutors to work with girls in remote areas where girls have been left out of schooling Volunteer Abroad in Morocco: Many Choices in capital When other MENA countries experienced the Arab Spring, MOROCCO did not convulse. Morocco is a monarchy & the king made concessions to the people to avert upheaval. Morocco is a colorful, fascinating country. We have many different choices. ~ Amazing journalism placement where you can get great experience interviewing & writing ~ The empowerment of women:  most adult women were not encouraged or allowed to get an education …most are expected to follow their husband’s wishes. Thus radical rabble rousing or feminist ideology is out of step. But if you will come & teach women English then in your  conversations, you can discuss their lives, their families and their hopes ~ Micro-finance: Finance & Business majors. Risk management. French is essential. ~ Assist at maternity hospital. ~ Teach English at the secondary level. Volunteer Abroad in Jordan: Community Development & Youth Empowerment - "Fire in the Belly" Our most incredible new placements are with dynamic directors: people who have “fire in the belly”. This director, who grew up in Jerash refugee camp,  was orphaned and had to drop out of school in 9th grade to earn a living so has created ways to help youth with similar challenges This org also uses participatory model to empower Palestinian, Syrian, Iraqi refugee & Jordanian youth. Who is needed? ~ You do not have to have any special qualifications to work here just a desire to help youth! ~ Help with life skills: problem solving, critical thinking, communication, leadership ~ Teach web design, coding….or art, painting,, theatre….or English or Arabic ~ Entrepreneurs/ small business owners needed to teach how to launch a small business & thrive ~ Skate boarders, musicians, bicycle repair…..figure what would engage these youth & come help! Volunteer Abroad: Environmental & Conservation The Middle East has natural and biological wonders that they are now preserving.  Wetlands precious to migrating birds are now protected. They are now educating the public about the environment. They cooperate across boundaries regarding water resources, the Jordan River & the Dead Sea. Who is needed? ~ Biological, botanical, zoological researchers – monitoring animals in bio-reserves ~ Environmental educators to educate the public about flora & fauna & environmental awareness ~  Eco-tourism: this is a new in the Middle East so people with experience in this are precious ~  Environmental journalism: write and issues & success of environmental organizations ~ Organize events & conferences – not need experience but instinct for how to pull it off ~ Photographers & film-makers to document their work; artists to make interpretive signs ~ Researchers & writers can be English speaking     Environmental educators that interface with public must be able to speak Arabic   Apply as far ahead as you can if you want to volunteer in Lebanon or Jordan! The volunteer coordinators of some of the Lebanese and Jordanian organizations are very busy. Some are big organizations that work all over each country and have staffs of 600. So they do not sit at their computers waiting for volunteer applications to come in. They are busy serving their people. So I must get up at 2am to call them during their business hours and ask them to read my email. In short, turn-around is not usually quick so leave lots & lots of time for communication & coordination with them.  If you want to apply to Volunteer Abroad,           please email BRIEFLY answered               Questionnaire & resume to Questionnaire

Volunteering The UAE stresses on the culture of volunteering in promoting sustainable development and building a better future for new generations. The UAE has many organisations that engage in volunteering activities and community service including a national volunteering portal which support volunteering activities across the country. You can volunteer your time and services to any social and charitable cause of your choice. Contact the registered charitable organisations (mentioned below) and see how you can help. Some of the volunteering opportunities/initiatives in the UAE are:   Volunteers.ae Volunteers.ae  is a portal to support volunteering. Volunteers can register themselves on this portal and let organisations find them through the portal’s online register. Volunteers could be individuals, a group or an organisation.   The portal also publishes volunteering opportunities and criteria of volunteers needed; this will help volunteers to study the event and their capabilities before applying. Volunteers are entitled to recognition in terms of awards and volunteering hours which can be added to build their online profile.    The UAE has called upon all to come forward and register on the portal Volunteers.ae . This would be a timely and an appreciable thing to do to in view of 2017 being the Year of Giving and to continue the UAE’s selfless tradition of charity and humility. For details, contact 800-VOLAE (86523).   National Volunteer Program for Emergencies, Crises and Disasters The National Volunteer Program for Emergencies, Crises and Disasters is launched by the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA). The authority aims to form a distinguished base of volunteers and qualify them to assist in the efforts of national response during emergencies, crises and disasters. Participation in the programme is open for nationals and residents of the UAE. To join, register on the website of NCEMA.   Takatof 'Takatof' by Emirates Foundation is one of the most important initiatives aimed at raising public awareness on social needs and promoting the culture of volunteering as a way of life among the various groups of the community. It provides an opportunity for the youth to volunteer for a number of humanitarian and social programmes and to use their time in a meaningful way that polishes their character and develops their sense of responsibility towards their community. For more information, read about  Takatof Voluntary Social Programme .   Sanid ' Sanid ' is another volunteering initiative by Emirates Foundation in cooperation with  National Emergency Crises and Disasters Management Authority  (NCEMA). Sanid   unites volunteers throughout the UAE who share a sense of social and civic responsibility. It provides citizens and residents of the UAE with the knowledge and skills to become involved in crises and contribute to the safety of their fellow citizens.   UAE Red Crescent Authority The Volunteer Department at UAE Red Crescent Authority aims to attract volunteers and engage them in activities that support community at the social, cultural and economic levels, individually or through secondary groups of the authority. For distribution of volunteer roles, the Volunteer Department has divided its members into three categories: Student Crescent which includes students from elementary to secondary levels, University Crescent which comprises students of colleges, institutes and universities and Volunteers which involves all members of society. Read about  how to volunteer  with Red Crescent Authority. You can also check the  volunteering portal   of the authority.   We Are All Police initiative Abu Dhabi Police launched the initiative ' We Are All Police '. Under this initiative, citizens and residents are trained to become community police officers. The programme provides skills through courses that include: Sense of security First aid Crises and disasters Dealing with community diversity Writing reports (of all kinds) Organising events and activities Problem-solving Public speaking skills Innovation in providing ideas that leverage security systems. You can register for this initiative through their website or by calling 8001000.   Emirates Voluntary Academy in Abu Dhabi This  initiative  aims at implanting voluntary work culture and qualifying local cadres in cooperation with public institutions, private sector and non-profitable organisations. The launch of the academy was a result of the recommendations made by the Emirate Volunteer Conference and Gulf Volunteer Forum held in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of H. H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Nahyan, Supreme Chairperson of Family Development Foundation and Chairwomen of General Women's Union.   Dubai Volunteering Center The  Dubai Volunteering Center  is an initiative by Community Development Authority. It is the first formal body of Dubai Government established to manage volunteering services in the UAE, with a special focus on the emirate of Dubai. The centre connects deserving community causes with willing volunteers, thereby fostering a spirit of unity and care throughout society. The centre lets  individuals  and  companies  to register as volunteers for various activities and events organised by the Volunteer Affairs section. These events are typically held in conjunction with various governmental, non-profit organisations and private institutions to serve the community.   Initiatives from Dubai Chamber Dubai Chamber provides information about volunteering projects that exist in Dubai and how to engage employees in the community. The  ENGAGE Dubai programme , managed by the Dubai Chamber's Centre for Responsible Business, connects businesses to community partners to get their support on different community projects. The main objective of ENGAGE Dubai programme is to stimulate corporate involvement in community development through employee volunteering.   Dubai Cares Dubai Cares  hosts different activities around the year with the support of the UAE's community. The institution accepts supporters who are over 16 years of age. Young people under 16 years are also eligible when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Read about how  join as a volunteer .   National Fund National Fund (Sandooq Al Watan in Arabic) is a fund established to support Emiratis to get education, training and setting up a business. This fund was started by a group of Emirati businessmen in 2016. The fund aims to develop the economy and does this by investing in the human resource. One of its goals is to provide career guidance to 10,000 Emirati school students. In addition, the fund will provide summer and winter courses and opportunities to gain work experience to about 1,000 Emiratis. It will also support research and development in universities to create new products, services and intellectual property by allocating AED 10 to 25 million dirhams for the years 2017 – 2019.   Volunteering Incubators Community Development Authority (CDA) will launch Volunteering Incubators, an educational course in volunteering by the end of 2017. The training programme will be designed and prepared in cooperation with one of the universities in the UAE.   The course aims to outline the volunteering process for the individuals through a course that supports their knowledge and practical abilities. It will begin with self-development lectures and basic information about volunteering. Then, it will focus on building personality by training the individuals on leadership skills, life skills, etiquettes and principles of working in a group. Finally, the course will focus on how to manage volunteering projects and attract investments for volunteering initiatives. The course will involve continuous measurement of performance and working on the development of capabilities and skills of the prospective volunteers.   After the course is completed, individuals who showed their best capabilities will be chosen to work in various community programmes covering various fields. In order to encourage and motivate community members, CDA will reward distinctive volunteers.    Related links: How to volunteer  - Emirates Red Crescent Authority Volunteering organisations and initiatives in Abu Dhabi  - the official portal of Abu Dhabi Government Volunteering in Dubai  - the official portal of Dubai Government Updated on 08 Sep 2019  

Volunteering at Al Noor School, Dubai, for children with special needs. At Al Noor  they greatly appreciates  volunteers, who donate their time and skills to help. If you have time to spend with the  students, share your talents (such as for music or art) or simply help them in their daily tasks, Al Noor would love to hear from you. Their  ideal is to offer the children one on one care. Each volunteer at the centre brings them a step closer to that goal. Alternatively, if you would like to bring your skills to one of Al Noor's  administrative departments, they would value your help.  Al Noor's Volunteer Interaction Programme is open to anyone over the age of 16. No specific qualifications are required – just commitment. All prospective volunteers must attend an orientation session at the centre. This includes a presentation to give information about the school, followed by a guided tour, where you will see our classrooms and other units in action and meet some of our staff and students. The orientation tours take place every other Monday during term time. Al Noor's  Student Interaction Programme brings students from mainstream educational institutions to Al Noor. Under their  supervision, they get to know Al Noor's  students, learn about their disabilities and how to help them overcome their difficulties. It is a great way of increasing awareness about the determined ones amongst young people. Al Noor's  unique curriculum, developed within the centre, is structured to improve  students’ with special need's learning experience and help them towards greater independence in all walks of life. Their  ‘life span approach’ gives each student a series of developmentally sequenced goals, which cover all areas of learning. Programme's for each student are continually reviewed and revised to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world. Al Noor keeps abreast of technology upgrades and incorporates the latest approaches to intervention and skills training. The centre places great emphasis on the use of technology to maximise the potential of all their  students. Their  curriculum is aligned to the United Nations Conventions on Rights for Persons with Disabilities.  All children with disabilities need professional help to thrive and develop but fnancial restrictions mean that not all of them are able to get that support. At Al Noor, thy  believe that all children, irrespective of their background and financial means, should be able to attend school and so Al Noor  subsidises the fees of their  students by paying a percentage for them. Other students are unable to pay even the subsidised fees and depend upon the Child Sponsorship scheme to cover the total cost of their training. Al Noor relies  on its  Fundraising Team to organise sponsorship schemes and special events to raise the money they  need to help these children and to cover operational costs for the centre. Al Noor's  Child Sponsorship scheme, a schedule of sponsored events throughout the year, and their  ‘Smiles n Stuff’ gift shop, where they  sell the quality goods made by students in their  Vocational Training department, are just some of the ways Al Noor raises funds. Al Noor  also rents our excellent facilities to different groups and clubs. The Al Noor Indoor Sports Auditorium (ANISA) is a popular venue for sports organisers. Al Noor is always looking for individuals and companies to support and sponsor their  initiatives. 

K9 Friends is in operation to rescue and rehome stray and abandoned dogs. There are a number of ways you can volunteer at K9 Friends, from working directly with their animals to helping out with events and manning the office. Fundraising and event volunteers are always needed to help raise the money K9 Friends needs to cover their annual running costs. Help out at various fairs, bazaars, sponsored dog walks and many other occasions. Kennel volunteers provide companionship, stimulation, training and assist K9 Friends staff in the care and welfare of the dogs in the kennel. Administration volunteers are office/phone operators, who answer phone calls and give advice and information to the general public. These volunteers create and update files for every K9 Friends dog, in addition to liaising with vets for appointments and arranging necessary transport for the dogs. Volunteering is a real commitment… Because of the training K9 Friends volunteers require, we ask that people think extremely carefully about their ability to commit their time before applying to help out in the kennels or office. We ask for a minimum of six months commitment but of course we’d like people to remain with us a lot longer! * Please be aware that for insurance reasons, we are unfortunately unable to accept volunteers who are less than 16 years of age. Please call and register to come along to one of our orientation mornings where you will find out exactly what what we do and how you can help. +971 (0)4 8878739

The McGrath Foundation started with Jane and Glenn McGrath’s very public experience with breast cancer, and has become one of Australia’s most recognised and respected charities. We raise funds to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia, and seek to increase awareness about breast health. While more than 75,000 families have been supported by 135 McGrath Breast Care Nurses, there is still work to be done to reach every person across the country experiencing breast cancer, and their families. We rely on the heartfelt support we receive from all over Australia – including individuals, communities, corporate partners and government. The Donor Services Intern will work to support the Donor Services team through assisting with mems and bequests, data management and donor research. Key Responsibilities and Duties Administrative support of direct marketing activities Conduct donor research to identify prospects Reviewing bequest opportunities, major gift records and memory records in Salesforce Any additional projects as directed by the Philanthropy Officer Skills & Attributes Strong written and verbal skills Confident High Attention to detail Curious Initiative with a willingness to learn A personable approach Friendly and professional

Our volunteers are vital to the ongoing success of Starlight’s programs. They help us reach more sick kids around Australia and make a lasting impact on their lives. From running fun activities in our Starlight Express Rooms to helping grant Starlight Wishes to assisting at special events, there are many ways you can volunteer with Starlight. The commitment is flexible and the rewards are immense. Enthusiastic volunteers are invited to apply.

Our network believes in the potential of all young people and through its supporting mentoring programs, is committed to working with the community empower Australia’s youth to achieve their ambitions. We are part of the world’s largest volunteer-supported mentoring network, matching young people aged between 7 to 17 with positive adult role models (Mentors- Bigs), who work alongside their mentee (Little), creating a safe and supportive space to foster a sense of belonging and self-worth. Those with an interest in becoming a Voluntary Mentor are invited to apply.

[Career] Communication/Digital marketing Intern (Voluntary Position) We are an international humanitarian development NGO founded in South Korea in 1991. We implement projects to protect child rights, to strengthen global partnership, and to advocate the right of the most vulnerable. Currently, Good Neighbors is working in 43 countries with a focus on inclusive community development and child protection. Our NGO has attained a general consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) in 1996. Our Australian office was launched in July 2018 and is one of 5 fundraising countries along with the United States, Korea, Japan and Canada. Australia is an ACNC (Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission) registered charity with tax deductible status. Position Summary  We are is looking for a Communication/Digital Marketing Intern (Voluntary) to join the team who will share the same passion and support in the organisation’s objective. If you want to make a good change for the lives of others, we would like you to be part of our small but supportive team. Our Communication/Digital Marketing Intern position is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the growth of our communication area in Australia. The Communication/Digital Marketing Intern will review our current social media (Facebook, Instagram and Youtube) platforms, assessing the effectiveness and recommending improvements. The purpose of the role is to ensure the increase of traffic to our current social media accounts. Responsibilities include, but not limited to : 1. Social Media Management Manage our social media presence on platforms including Instagram, Facebook and Youtube Develop and update engaging content that can be posted across platforms and website Ensure social media accounts are regularly updated and monitored 2. Research Review the latest updates of leading non-profit organisations in Australia Collocate/source information in order to generate newsworthy stories continuously improve by capturing and analysing the appropriate social data/metrics, insights and best practices 3. Campaign Support  Organise and assist with events including fundraising events such as city2suf or donor events and fostering community relations through events Develop high-quality promotional materials About YOU 1. Essential Requirements Experience in creating and updating social media contents Highly motivated, positive and ‘can-do’ attitude Ability to work to deadlines independently and as a part of a team Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain relationships with other stakeholders and people from diverse backgrounds Tertiary qualification or equivalent in International Development, Social science, Communication and marketing or similar work experience in the Non-profit sector 2. Desirable Requirements Hands-on experience of using common digital advertising platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook and Instagram Skills in design software such as Canva or Photoshop A demonstrated interest and enthusiasm in the International Development, Community Development and Child Protection sector Bilingual communication skill in Korean & English preferred but not essential Communication and Digital Marketing Intern is an unpaid position, so we are more than happy to work around your availability. We would love you to contribute one day per week (open to negotiation), and work location will be in North Strathfield. We are a small but dynamic organisation and willing to expand the presence in Australia, so it can be a stepping stone for those who have a career aspiration in Non-profit or International Development sector. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis, so we would recommend you to apply now if you fit in this position.

These adorable pets need your help…  Volunteers are the life force of our Pet Welfare Foundation. They touch every aspect of our operations and provide the highest-quality input. This work enables us to magnify our impact and save more lives.  By joining our team of dedicated volunteers, you’ll build strong relationships with other like-minded volunteers and the animal-loving community. Working together, we will work towards a No Kill community where all healthy and treatable pets are saved.  We are currently looking for motivated individuals to help us across a variety of areas including: administration, fundraising, marketing, community leadership, IT, law, and more.

Your digital gateway to helping your community and realising your positive social impact. Find volunteer opportunities, join groups, run events, manage people and engage new audiences. Those with an interest in volunteering for their community are invited to register for this platform.

The Disability Rights Section (“DRS”) is specifically charged with enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The ADA gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, State and local government services and telecommunications. What Does a DRS Intern Do? The volunteer legal intern position involves assisting DRS in investigating allegations of discrimination against individuals with disabilities in violation of title I, title II, and title III of the ADA. In addition, the legal intern will be responsible for conducting legal research, compiling data, reviewing documents, drafting letters, and preparing legal memoranda and briefs. The volunteer undergraduate intern will provide support to our enforcement and regulatory work through research, analysis, and writing projects. Our ideal candidate has strong legal research, writing, and communication skills as well as a demonstrated commitment to civil rights. Interest or experience in disability rights law is a plus, but not required.  How Do I Apply for a DRS Internship? DRS accepts interns for every semester of the academic year, as well as the summer. For Spring and Fall internships, we hire 5-7 interns and we welcome interns who can work full time through an externship program during the school year or who can work for a minimum of 15 hours per week for at least a 10 week period. For Summer internships, we hire approximately 10 interns, and we prefer interns to work 40 hours per week for at least a 10 week period. The volunteer legal and undergraduate intern positions are both unpaid. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample (no more than 10 pages), three references (with current phone and email contact information for each individual) and transcript. DRS fills internship slots on a rolling basis.  We accept applications as follows:  Fall internships – applications accepted March-May; Summer Internships – applications accepted October-January; Spring internships – applications accepted August-October.