المملكة: Specialists for"today"Volunteer work enhances community cohesion and establishes sustainable development

Specialists have confirmed that volunteer work has become today one of the most important pillars of support for sustainable development and the promotion of Community cohesion, as an effective tool for creating a more cohesive society and the ability to develop. They stressed that volunteering is no longer just a social practice, but has become a development path that opens broad horizons for individuals and institutions to provide initiatives with a tangible impact that contribute to improving the quality of life, and consolidate the value of giving and shared responsibility.

They said in their interview with"today" On the occasion of International Volunteer Day, volunteering represents a real platform for enhancing the spirit of belonging through the participation of individuals in serving their community, which deepens solidarity and brings institutions and entities closer to Shared development goals.
It also provides volunteers with broad opportunities to acquire leadership, organizational, and communication skills that contribute to developing their professional path and enhancing their presence in the labor market.

They pointed out the importance of strengthening volunteer culture from the school stages, publishing inspiring success stories, and adopting specific initiatives that respond to actual needs, ensuring a renewed impact that serves people and society, and enhances the path of national development.

Strengthening community cohesion

He said Interested in volunteer affairs "Mubarak bin Awad Al Dosari" Volunteer work contributes to strengthening community cohesion by creating a spirit of solidarity and bringing individuals and institutions closer towards a common goal that is reflected in the quality of life, adding that everyone’s participation in Community service creates a sense of belonging and supports the path of sustainable development through volunteer projects that address realistic needs and build a society more capable of development.
He explained that volunteers acquire multiple skills such as leadership, teamwork, time management, and problem solving, in addition to communication and planning skills, which are skills that reflect positively on their personal and professional development and open wider horizons for them in the labor market.
He stressed that raising the quality of volunteer initiatives requires good planning, setting measurable goals, providing training, and relying on effective partnerships and continuous evaluation, recommending the activation of specific programs that enhance the culture of volunteering across the educational levels to ensure a sustainable impact.

Support National development goals

For its part, it was made clear "D. Areej Ali Baeshen"Supervisor of the Department of Volunteering and Social Responsibility at the University of Jeddah, said that volunteer work enhances community cohesion by building cooperative relationships that deepen the spirit of belonging and responsibility, and also develops individuals’ skills and stimulates the motivation for active participation in community service.
She added that organizations benefit from volunteering through initiatives that raise the quality of life and support national development goals. She explained that volunteers acquire leadership skills, teamwork, communication, building relationships, problem solving, creative thinking, and time management, which are skills that give them practical experiences that support their professional development and increase their chances of employment.
She stressed that raising the quality of volunteer initiatives requires clear planning with measurable goals, training and empowerment of volunteers, in addition to continuous monitoring and evaluation, recommending publishing inspiring success stories and strengthening partnerships between educational agencies and institutions to create quality opportunities.

Addressing social issues

and in In a related context, the scout supervisor in Riyadh education pointed out "Ghanem Abdullah Al Ghanem" Volunteering is an essential pillar in building a cohesive society, as it allows individuals to actively participate in addressing social issues and enhances the value of giving and shared responsibility, pointing out that the integration of volunteers’ efforts with community institutions produces initiatives with a long-term impact that contribute to achieving sustainable development goals efficiently.
He said that volunteer work gives participants extensive practical experiences, most notably organization, negotiation, and working under pressure, in addition to developing the human sense and flexibility, and building a network of relationships that supports the volunteer professionally. He stressed that ensuring the quality of programs requires clarity of vision, identifying needs, providing a stimulating environment, and appreciating the efforts of volunteers, stressing that measuring results and feedback are essential elements for developing initiatives, and emphasizing the importance of enhancing the culture of specialization in volunteering and adopting projects with measurable outcomes.

Enhancing a sense of responsibility

He said "Saleh Hleil"the social worker, said that volunteer work contributes to strengthening the bonds of society by reviving the spirit of participation, enhancing the feeling of shared responsibility, and building a stable balance of trust and solidarity, which makes it an integral pillar in the path of sustainable development at the level of individuals and institutions.
He added that volunteers acquire a wide range of high-level skills such as teamwork, time management, leadership, and practical thinking, which are skills that enhance their personal maturity and open up more distinguished professional horizons for them. He stressed that volunteer initiatives improve their quality when they are built on clear goals, careful planning, conscious partnerships, and accurate measurement of impact to ensure the sustainability of results and transform volunteer effort into a solid societal value.
He concluded by emphasizing the importance of consolidating the culture of volunteerism by spreading awareness, expanding opportunities for participation, and highlighting inspiring models, stressing that societies that honor giving are capable of creating a stronger and more balanced future.

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