Various platforms in UAE for volunteering, donating and other initiatives; outstanding volunteers can earn golden visa

One perk of volunteering is that, you can obtain a UAE Golden Visa, which is the residency visa that allows you to stay in the nation for ten years. Also, you must match the qualifying requirements.

These are some of the platforms where you can search for openings and submit an application to become involved.

 

Emirates Red Crescent

The UAE Red Crescent Authority is a member of International Federation of Red Crescent and Red Cross. Volunteers can register in the Emirates Red Crescent website - https://www.emiratesrc.ae/. Volunteers have access to a variety of projects, such as those related to charities, humanitarian cases, sponsorships, donations, and Sukuk Al Khair, an initiative of the Emirates Red Crescent in partnership with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank. Volunteers in Ataya can assist with projects like Tarahum for Gaza, attend training programs, and support the continued existence of Emirati crafts.

 

Dubai Cares 

Formally affiliated with the UN Department of Global Communications, Dubai Cares is a civil society group that is a component of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. You have the option to take part in Dubai Cares campaigns by volunteering or sponsoring. Volunteers can use the website https://www.dubaicares.ae/ to obtain details about each program, including partner, country, and date of volunteering.

 

National Volunteer Program for Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters - NCEMA

The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority is the organization that initiates the National Volunteer Program for Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters (NCEMA). The website's stated goal is to organize a team of volunteers with crisis response and emergency management training. The website, https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/home.aspx, is the portal for program participation and course registration.

 

Volunteers.ae

Volunteers.ae is a nationwide portal for volunteering wherein the volunteers will become visible to organizations after they register on website. Individuals, groups, or companies/organizations may all register. On the website, volunteers can also look for opportunities by category, location, and organization. Details about each opportunity will be provided, such as the number of volunteers needed and the requirements for eligibility.

 

Dubai Volunteering Center 

Organized by the Dubai government, the Dubai Volunteering Center oversees volunteering throughout the United Arab Emirates, with a focus on Dubai. Volunteers may look for opportunities by date, category, and search terms on the following website: https://www.cda.gov.ae/DubaiVolunteer/. Information on other social services, including benefits for elderly citizens and benefits for people with perseverance, is also available on the platform. To volunteer at events, individuals or organizations can register.

 

Authority of Social Contribution (Ma’an)

Abu Dhabi's Authority of Social Contribution wants to encourage a culture of volunteerism throughout the city. Volunteers who are interested can go to the following website: https://maan.gov.ae/en/ Both volunteer groups and organizations can make contributions through Ma'an through corporate social responsibility for businesses, volunteering, and donations. The portal helps organizations find volunteers and helps volunteers apply to programs depending on their aspirations.

 

Sharjah Volunteering Center 

The largest volunteer network in Sharjah is run by the Sharjah Volunteering Center. Volunteers who are interested can register at https://sssd-volunteer.shj.ae/register. The Sharjah Volunteering Center lists volunteer opportunities in Sharjah and arranges volunteer training courses and activities. Volunteers can look for opportunities by institutions and cities.

 

Beneficial features of volunteering:

Participating in various activities as a volunteer frequently earns you recognition in the form of volunteer hours. Furthermore, Golden Visa applications are accepted from volunteers who are trailblazers in the humanitarian field. You meet the qualifying requirements of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) if you fall into one of the following categories:

• For a minimum of five years, individuals must be either outstanding workers or members of international and regional organizations.
• Distinguished employees or members of public benefit organizations and groups for a minimum of five years.
• Recipients of awards of gratitude from any number of regional, national, or worldwide humanitarian organizations.
• Distinguished volunteers with at least 500 volunteer hours or five years of experience in the humanitarian sector.
• Those who donate at least two million AED ($2,000,000) toward humanitarian endeavors.