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Empowering Youth through Volunteerism: Sharjah's Mubaderoon 8 Programme

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The Sharjah Social Services Department's (SSSD) Mubaderoon 8 programme, a field youth volunteer programme, targets girls and boys aged 13 to 17 and aims to instill a culture of volunteer work, develop human values, and life skills among participants. The programme, which began on 4th August and concluded on 14th August, brought together government agencies and institutions to promote a sense of responsibility, teamwork, and community engagement among the young participants.

Key Takeaways:

  • The programme includes four volunteer initiatives: "Quench Your Thirst", "Patients' Happiness", "Mahasin Al Birr", and "Let Your Travel Be Enjoyable".
  • The activities focused on promoting values such as responsibility, teamwork, entrepreneurship, compassion, and community engagement.
  • The programme involved collaborations with various government agencies and institutions, including the Social Education Department, Sharjah hospitals, and the elderly care home.
  • Participants received training courses on the art of volunteering, community responsibility, and teamwork skills, as well as event organisation.
  • The programme aimed to enhance self-confidence and prepare participants to become effective leaders in the near future.
  • Hessa Al Hammadi, Director of the Community Cohesion Department at SSSD, emphasized the importance of the programme in shaping young men and women's awareness of community giving.
  • The programme aligns with the aspirations of the new generation, offering quality volunteer programmes that give them the opportunity to practice the principles of volunteer work.

Statistics:

  • The programme was conducted over two weeks, from 4th to 14th August.
  • Participants aged 13 to 17 were involved in the programme.
  • Four volunteer initiatives were implemented during the programme.
  • The programme received broad participation from government agencies and institutions.
  • Participants received training courses and workshops to develop their skills.

Sources:

  • "The programme aims to instill a culture of volunteer work and develop human values and life skills among participants." - [Source 1: Sharjah Social Services Department]
  • "The programme also coincided with a training course titled 'The Art of Volunteering and Community Responsibility'." - [Source 1: Sharjah Social Services Department]
  • "A workshop on teamwork skills and event organisation was also held." - [Source 1: Sharjah Social Services Department]
  • "Hessa Al Hammadi, Director of the Community Cohesion Department at SSSD, emphasized that the programme represents an important milestone in shaping young men and women's awareness of the concept of community giving." - [Source 1: Sharjah Social Services Department]

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