Volunteering has become a major part of Ramadan; those interested must adhere to certain rules and regulations

Apart from abstaining from food, Muslims throughout the globe place great importance on charitable giving and lending a hand to those in need during Ramadan. Given that so many activities happen during this period, volunteering has grown to be a significant aspect of the season. The United Arab Emirates offers a plethora of options for its inhabitants and foreign residents to engage with the community. Participating in these voluntary endeavours requires understanding who is permitted to participate as well as how to avoid facing severe consequences. It's critical to determine your eligibility for volunteer work before exploring your possibilities in the nation.

 

The following criteria, as per UAE legislation, must be met to participate in volunteer activities:

• Before engaging in voluntary service, residents must register.
• A licence to practise volunteering is required for those who want to make it their career.
• The person has to be a UAE citizen or a resident.
• The person has to possess decent morals and behaviour.
• Volunteers need to be at least eighteen. Under-18s may volunteer with parental permission, depending on the regulations of certain groups.
• You must be medically fit to perform the volunteer job that you designate.

 

Hefty penalties will be bestowed on individuals if they do not follow the rules and regulations while volunteering in the UAE, here listed are some laws to be considered:

• It is illegal to divulge private information or data obtained while volunteering. A punishment of up to Dh30,000 will be imposed on anyone who breaks this.
• If a volunteer project isn't licenced, it can't be regulated, either inside or outside the UAE. A substantial fine of between Dh10,000 and Dh100,000 will be imposed on anyone found in violation.
• Penalties imposed under this law shall not supersede any harsher sanctions outlined in other statutes.
• Without approval from the government, anybody who raises money for volunteer activities faces a minimum punishment of Dh50,000.

 

Other obligations of a volunteer that are of significance as per UAE law:

• Volunteers are required to abide by all safety and security protocols.
• During the work shift, volunteers are not permitted to offer, supply, promote, or market any products or services intended for monetary gain or personal profit.
• Volunteers ought to protect the location's property.
• Upon termination, they must always return everything that was given to them out of trust. This covers instruments, apparatus, and gadgets.
• Volunteers must be dedicated to upholding both the nation's laws and the voluntary work charter.
• They must update their personal information as per requirement.
• When they suspend work, they must notify the relevant authority.