Within the work of the university’s Voluntary Work Administration for promoting volunteering, opening new horizons for volunteering at the university, and activating the role of community institutions in community partnerships, His Excellency the General Supervisor, Prof. Salih bin Abdullah Al-Farih, held a meeting with a representative of the Bin Mahfouz National Foundation, Mr. Tariq Qammash, and a representative of the Ghadan Foundation, Mr. Yusuf Mubarak, to discuss the aspects of cooperation in the field of volunteer work.

The participants viewed a presentation by the Ghadan Foundation on the proposed plans and mechanisms for cooperation and support. These had been discussed extensively to draw up a distinguished program that effectively contributes to achieving the benefits of volunteering, enhancing volunteer efforts in the society, and achieving the aspirations of the Saudi Vision 2030 to have one million volunteers.

During the meeting, a preliminary scenario was developed for the next steps to activate and strengthen cooperation and turn it into an action plan that has tangible results on the ground.

It is noteworthy that the Voluntary Work Administration witnesses continuous support and interest from the President of the University, Prof. Moaddi bin Muhammad Aal Madh-hab, under the directives of His Excellency the Acting Vice President for Development and Community Service, Dr. Ali Al-Sha`iri, towards achieving the aspirations of the wise leadership and the Saudi Vision 2030 for volunteer work and community partnership.