57 opportunities found in United Arab Emirates

Volunteer work in Red Crescent Authority aims to support and assist the community at the social, cultural and economic level individually or through subsidiary groups of the Crescent to provide services and assistance in various fields to meet urgent social needs or to serve one of the issues plaguing the community through the Red Crescent Authority and the volunteers joining the Authority. DEFINITION OF VOLUNTEERING Is the voltage provided by man to his community with his own will and in exchange for nothing intending thereby to bear some responsibilities in the areas aimed at achieving the humanitarian assistance. . The Strategic Goal of the UAE Red Crescent regarding the Volunteers Raise the readiness of volunteers and establishing a culture of voluntarism in the community. VOLUNTEERS MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES • Provide an opportunity for the people of the UAE to participate in community service and to contribute in volunteering activities through specific...

The UAE Food Bank is a non-profit charitable organisation launched January 4th 2017 under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI). It is committed to distributing food to those in need while eliminating food waste by collaborating with local authorities, as well as local and international charities, to create a comprehensive ecosystem to efficiently store, package and distribute excess fresh food from hotels, restaurants and supermarkets. It is the first Food Bank in the United Arab Emirates. Food wastage is discarded or uneaten food which is fit for human consumption. There are many causes, accidental or intentional, of food waste, which occur at various stages of the food supply chain: production, processing, retailing and consumption. The bulk of food waste in developed economies takes place in the distribution, retail and consumption stages of the supply chain. An alarming amount of food purchased by people in the UAE is surplus to...

The Future Sustainability Leaders (FSL) is a year-long program that connects university students and young professionals with global business leaders, policymakers, and technology pioneers, to help them learn the latest sustainability best practices. The program provides core knowledge, skills training, genuine work experience and networking skills through events that take place over a 12-month period. Each cycle begins at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the region’s largest sustainability gathering, held each January in Abu Dhabi. Through this unique programme, students learn about the future outlook of the sustainability agenda, and better understand how to positively contribute to the implementation of global sustainable development goals. Roles and Responsibilities of FSL Members Commit to the year-long program and activities Participate in at least 60 per cent of workshops Participate in all projects, challenges, and competitions (where applicable)...

The Sustainability Ambassadors (SA) is a year-long program designed for high school students to become Sustainability Ambassadors by offering them core knowledge & skills training, authentic work experience, and quality networking at major events during the academic year. Through this unique program, students play an active role in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) and engage in a year-round program to learn about the future outlook of the sustainability agenda, and better understand how to positively contribute to the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development goals (SDGs).  The SA program accepts 50 new students in every cohort. Selection Criteria: Students from UAE schools (government and private) UAE nationals and UAE residents are eligible to apply Senior high school students aged 15-17 years  Excellent spoken English (Arabic optional)  Possess a genuine interest for technology, sustainability, energy and the betterment of the UAE...

In this competition, students will create their own Android/iOS applications while learning the fundamentals of computer programming. This competition is perfect for children who dream of creating their own apps and sharing them with friends or publishing them. The theme for the competition is “Well Being”. Students need to build an app that focuses on Emotional, Physical and Social well being. Through 3 online interactive sessions, students will learn and create an array of apps. Finally students create their own app and compete in the competition. By the end of the competition, the top 3 app developers will be awarded prizes and showcased on Atlab social platforms THEME OF THIS COMPETITION: "Well Being" The theme for the competition is " Well Being". Students need to identify an real life problem that focuses on Physical, Emotional and Social well being and build an app to solve that problem. This competition is perfect for children who dream of creating their own...

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.

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...

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...

The Story Writing Competition is held annually by the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature for school and university students. The inspiration for 2020 is Tomorrow . The Prize Winners will be honoured at a prize-giving event at the 2020 Festival, and all the winning entries will appear in a published book. Each winner will receive: A trophy Five copies of the book The opportunity to attend a Festival session Terms and Conditions Entrants must be in full-time education and resident in the UAE. Copyright of material submitted remains with Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Do not submit work as your own when part of or all of it has been done by someone else; this includes material found online. It must be entirely your own work, and any stories found to contain non-original content will be excluded. The winning entrants agree to the Emirates Literature Foundation’s and Emirates Airline Festival of Literature’s use of...

BSME-SRS Art and Photography Competition 2019-2020 1. To encourage a large number of creative (artistic) students. 2. To increase artistic awareness in schools. 3. To allow talented students in art to communicate through the field of art.   The theme for Photography and Art competition:​ ​The Impact of technology in our daily life. Each participating school can enter 3 entries per Key Stage. Each participating school is responsible to send their final art pieces to SRS for the final judging process. Announcement of the competition will be held in March 2020. JUDGING CRITERIA Criteria Points  Creative Thinking  25  Using the material in an efficient way. 25  The clarity of the idea in the completed work 25  The quality of the final work. 25  Total. 100   AWARDS ● Prizesgivenforthefirstplaceandrunnerupwinnersofeachyeargroup. ●...

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...

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...

At the UAE Volunteer Platform, we believe a solid foundation for a nation is a society that understands the value of giving. To ensure volunteering in the UAE achieves maximum social impact across all seven Emirates, and volunteers can operate easily in an enabling environment, the UAE Volunteer Platform - the first and largest smart, nationwide platform - operates a comprehensive, proactive program of development and regulation. Volunteers can specify interests and availability, while entities with volunteering needs can post vacancies according to specific categories and requirements. The Platform aims at growing the UAE volunteer community by facilitating the volunteering process. The UAE Volunteer Platform makes it easy for volunteers to match up with volunteer opportunities based on their interests and available opportunities listed by private and public entities across all Emirates. Competent and skilled volunteers can register to the database, and both government...

THE COMPETITION OVERVIEW The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), one of Dubai's leading economic institutions, launched the Young Entrepreneur Event in 2005, inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai to plant the seed of initiative spirit at an early age. The study of the Global Observatory of Entrepreneurship identified the social and cultural challenges and emphasized on the need to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit in the new generations. The event is designed to encourage and facilitate the delivery of the idea of entrepreneurship and the trading to the youth of the future by providing a truly integrated business environment that ensures that generations of entrepreneurs are able to innovate and be creative within a participate business environment. The participants will be given the opportunity to market...

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...

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...

A competition, facilitated by an international expert, to encourage schools and students (from Grades 6-12) to compete in the fields of scientific and technical invention and innovation. Focuses on four categories – Biological & Ecological Sciences; chemical. Physical & Mathematical Sciences; Social & Behavioral Sciences; and Technology. Includes a non-competitive Primary Science Fair targeting younger students. Encourages students, parents and the public to think and learn about science plus motivates students to follow careers in science and technology, and make valuable contributions to the UAE. The competition looks to promotes different science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related activities ​ INITIATIVE DETAILS § Science competition with three entry levels, Junior (Cycle 2, Gr 6&7), Intermediate (Cycle 2, Gr 8&9) and Senior (Cycle 3, Gr 10-12) § Non-competitive Primary Science Fair (Cycle 1) § Technology Exhibition – Industry and higher...

Original Narrative is an annual, non-profit student short film festival initiated & hosted by MBRSC and AUD in Dubai. We hope to inspire, recognize and reward the up-and-coming filmmakers of tomorrow, showcasing students’ short films and screenplays from the UAE, the region and beyond. "Make a one to three minutes original short film based on the theme "Happiness" or "Brotherhood or Sisterhood" or "A Day in Your Life". For more information, please click here . 

The Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication at the American University in Dubai (AUD), in association with the Dubai Press Club, has launched an investigative journalism competition and a short film competition for grade 12 students. Both categories accept English and Arabic submissions. First prize in both competitions will be a full scholarship at AUD MBRSC.

The Think Science Competition is the region’s largest science competition focused on engaging teams of up to three or four talented youth from all across the UAE. It aims to identify eager and gifted youth with advanced innovative solutions that seek to serve a community benefit and betters the lives of others. It encourages youth to design, develop and build a working scientific prototype using their scientific knowledge, problem-solving and analytical skills to solve practical problems. In accordance with guidance issues by the international health organisations and due to the current travel restrictions, we regret to inform you that the Think Science World Fair 2020  has been postponed until further notice .  For more information, please click here .