In an inspiring move to enhance the culture of humanitarian work among families and schools, the initiative titled “مليون ساعة تطوعية” aims to foster active partnerships between parents and educational institutions. With a commitment to achieving one million volunteer hours, this initiative can significantly shift the landscape of community engagement in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. It represents a concerted effort to weave a rich fabric of support for students and their educational environment.
Details of the Initiative
The Ministry of Education, represented by the Student Services and Parents Affairs Department within the School Operations Sector in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, recently unveiled the “مليون ساعة تطوعية” initiative. This initiative carries the tagline “Family and School… A Sustainable Partnership,” aligning seamlessly with the national strategy for volunteerism. It seeks to reinforce the role of parents and students in enhancing the quality of life within educational settings, ultimately creating a cohesive community grounded in social responsibility and national identity.
Objectives of the Million Volunteer Hours
According to the comprehensive guide shared with “الإمارات اليوم,” the initiative aims to achieve one million volunteer hours through active participation from both students and parents. This structured governance system defines roles and responsibilities, ensuring an effective framework for monitoring and measuring impact. The overarching goal is to establish a pioneering national model for family and school volunteering that supports the nation’s focus on sustainable community work.
Community Collaboration
The initiative will be executed in collaboration with various community organizations, including voluntary and charitable institutions, educational entities, and government bodies. This partnership approach guarantees that efforts are cohesive while broadening the scope of impact. The Ministry highlights several key objectives, including enhancing the role of parents as pivotal partners in the educational process and utilizing their professional and humanitarian expertise to better serve students.
Volunteer Work Categories
The guide categorizes volunteer work into several core areas, encompassing educational, national, behavioral, digital, environmental, health, and sports dimensions. These categories reflect the initiative’s comprehensive nature, which includes practical activities such as awareness workshops, national initiatives, sustainability programs, reading support, and humanitarian efforts. This diversity showcases the initiative’s commitment to broad engagement and impactful results.
Tracking Volunteer Hours
For tracking volunteer hours, the guide specifies that documentation is facilitated through approved platforms, including the Parents Platform and the “UAE Volunteers” platform. Participants will receive certificates of appreciation and motivational awards, reinforcing a culture of recognition and encouraging sustained involvement in the “مليون ساعة تطوعية” initiative. Furthermore, students under 18 must obtain parental consent and register on the approved platform to officially validate their volunteer hours, ensuring compliance with existing regulations.
The guide outlines a timeline for the initial phase of the initiative, starting with programs during Ramadan 2026 that feature various humanitarian and community initiatives. Monthly activities thereafter will focus on enhancing national identity, health, innovation, sustainability, and supporting diverse community groups, ensuring the momentum of volunteerism continues throughout the academic year.