Riyadh: As the 92nd National Day celebrations progressed, more than 10 lakh people registered for volunteering on the volunteer portal of the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. The Ministry has clarified that those who have voluntarily come forward for voluntary service in activities related to National Day celebrations and philanthropic initiatives have been registered in this way. The portal aims to promote people’s welfare activities offered by government and private agencies in various fields including assistance opportunities.
Mishael Al-Mubarak, Voluntary General Director, Ministry of Social Development
The portal will serve as an incubator providing a safe environment for volunteers. The portal will coordinate initiatives that offer volunteer opportunities. The ministry also clarified that the portal will protect the rights of such agencies and volunteers. Mishael Al-Mubarak, Director General of Voluntary Affairs at the Ministry, stated in an interview that volunteers will have the opportunity to make their own contribution during the National Day celebrations, which have already started across the country and will be widespread on Friday, the National Day, and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development will provide the necessary encouragement. The Ministry of Human Resource and Social Development and the General Administration of Volunteering will provide opportunities for the services of volunteers in various cultural, historical and heritage events across the country in connection with the National Day. She opined that such activities and their societal implications will help the country achieve the goals of ‘Vision 2030’.