New volunteering policy in capital

Individuals and teams of five can now register without being affiliated to an organisation

Individuals and teams of five can now register with the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development (ADDCD) to carry out volunteering works in Abu Dhabi, the authority announced yesterday.

The volunteers can register even without being affiliated with an entity or organisation. The opportunity is open to both the private and public sectors.

ADDCD continues to provide residents with an enabling environment to support volunteering activities, especially specialisation-based voluntary work that needs experts.”

Hamad Al Daheri | Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development

Three types of permits will now be issued: For individuals; for teams of five individuals or more; and permits for legal authorities to include volunteers in their programmes.

Hamad Al Daheri of ADDCD said: “ADDCD continues to provide residents with an enabling environment to support volunteering activities, especially specialisation-based voluntary work that needs experts.”

Organised humanitarian work is needed particularly under the current circumstances, said Sultan Al Mutawa, executive director of community engagement and sports sector.

The authority of social contributions (Ma’an) will play an important role by spreading the culture of volunteerism in Abu Dhabi, in addition to creating opportunities for participation and community work in coordination with authorities.