The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), represented by the Community Development Department, has organized the Voluntary Social Work Forum as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the role of volunteer work in community development.

The forum, held at Qatar University, aimed at enhancing leadership and communication skills among all society segments through various activities and training workshops.

The forum's purpose was also to promote the principle of volunteerism and integration into community activities and raise awareness of the importance of volunteering as a tool for achieving sustainable community development.

Several topics related to volunteer work, including the importance of volunteering in building a leadership and responsible personality, and the role of volunteering in improving social skills and enhancing community communication were discussed at the forum.

It also discussed mechanisms for developing volunteer initiatives and encouraging all segments of society to launch innovative volunteer projects that contribute to improving the quality of life and address community issues.

Director of the Community Development Department at MSDF, Anoud Madi Al Hajri, said, "The Ministry of Social Development and Family seeks, through this forum, to enable all segments of society to understand their role in serving the community and to encourage them to participate actively into voluntary activities.”

She added: “We believe that volunteering is not only a way to assist but to develop individuals and build a more cohesive and cooperative society.”

Al Hajri noted that the forum provided participants with opportunities to learn about best practices in the field of volunteering and community participation and motivated students to engage in various volunteer activities that enhance the spirit of cooperation and community participation.

She stressed that the Ministry will organize similar events that contribute to stimulating the spirit of cooperation and community partnership among various segments of society, especially youth, who are the main pillar for achieving sustainable development.

MSDF seeks to consolidate the culture of volunteering among members of society, due to its major role in supporting social and economic development and promoting human values ​​in line with achieving the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.

The forum aimed to enhance social awareness and support volunteer work among university students and encourage them to participate effectively in volunteer and social activities through interactive sessions and workshops. 

It also helped raise awareness of the importance of volunteer work in serving the community and enhancing leadership and communication skills among students.

On the sidelines of the forum, a workshop was held to qualify young people for voluntary social work to develop leadership skills and social interaction among students. 

It also provided tools and resources to enable students to participate in voluntary activities and their positive impact on society and provided practical lessons and applications on how to organize and lead voluntary projects inside and outside the university.