Introductory session for the Al-Hussein Award for Voluntary Work at the Association of Charities in Jerash
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An introductory session for the Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Work was held at the headquarters of the Association of Charities in Jerash Governorate, organized by the Union and the Jerash Youth Directorate, with the aim of introducing the award, its objectives, and participation mechanisms, and encouraging individuals and institutions to launch voluntary initiatives that serve the local community.
The President of the Association of Charities in Jerash, Zaid Zaboun, emphasized the importance of spreading the culture of volunteerism and enhancing the participation of civil society institutions in initiatives that contribute to serving citizens, pointing to the role of charitable societies in motivating youth to participate in voluntary activities and implementing programs and initiatives that meet the needs of the local community.
He pointed out that introducing the award constitutes an opportunity to encourage those behind voluntary initiatives to develop their ideas and expand their impact, and to highlight the efforts made by volunteers in various developmental and humanitarian fields.
The Director of Jerash Youth, Abdul Ilah Al-Mashaqbeh, highlighted the importance of these meetings in introducing youth and relevant institutions to the opportunities for participating in the award and promoting a culture of initiative and volunteerism, noting the role of youth in implementing activities and programs that contribute to local development and consolidate the values of belonging and social responsibility.
The session covered the award's vision, mission, objectives, pillars, and fields, in addition to explaining registration mechanisms, nomination conditions, and evaluation stages, and introducing the importance of voluntary initiatives and their role in serving society and promoting the values of citizenship and social responsibility.
The session also provided an opportunity for participants to raise their inquiries regarding registration and participation procedures, and provided answers to them, which contributes to clarifying nomination requirements and enhancing opportunities for participation in the award.
