Million hours of impact

Community development has always been the cornerstone for building societies based on solid foundations and noble values ​​that individuals are equipped with. Among these values, giving remains a sublime value that is not limited by time or place. Perhaps what the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has provided in this field in particular is a model to be followed. The volunteer program created by the Center is not just hours that are counted or attendance documented by certificates, but rather it is a program based on principles. Institutional, whose goal is to provide volunteers, young and old, with inspiring, multi-dimensional educational opportunities with a sustainable impact, which benefits not only the volunteer himself, but extends beyond that to include his social environment, including his family and friends, by strengthening bonds and common interests, which contributes to spreading this good culture, and making Saudi youth ambassadors for this enlightened thought within society and around the world.

One of the fruits that we reaped in this context. It is the achievement of more than a million hours of volunteering at the hands of more than 24,000 male and female volunteers from the best young men and women in the Kingdom, and it is work that left its permanent mark on society and the volunteers. It is not just a million hours, it is a million impacts, a million stories, and a million steps towards consolidating the principles of specialized volunteering in the cultural field.

The impact of this great effort is not limited to the participants only; Rather, his goodness and white hands extend to all aspects of life, in establishing the principles of responsibility, self-reliance, and love of society based on the principle of giving in exchange for giving, in addition to refining skills and preparing them for future jobs, especially since our program pays great attention to the young group by allocating the young volunteer path with all the various activities it contains that enrich the mind and develop talent.

Hence. He celebrates "Enrichment" With the efforts of the volunteers and the rich volunteer programs that contributed to this achievement, we will strengthen the Center’s position as a pioneer in national action, supporting society, and strengthening the bonds of interconnectedness among its fabric, especially the youth group, which is the foundation of the future and its driving force, amid an increasing demand for volunteering with us, with waiting lists exceeding more than 30 thousand, as volunteering in Ithra creates a new spirit that is rarely found in others, in addition to being An activity that continues throughout the year and not depending on the season. These experiences aim to instill confidence and encourage volunteers to engage in a comprehensive volunteering experience in a completely safe environment.

The volunteer program has been a resounding success represented in the imprint and impact that the volunteers are proud of when they talk about this distinctive experience within the centre, as rarely is a house in the Eastern Province devoid of a volunteer inside it, as we are keen to give all those who wish to volunteer this Opportunity.

We are facing an inspiring experience that deserves to be narrated, in addition to the impact that the Ithra volunteer program provides that extends to generations and nations.

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