In embodiment of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to spread and promote the values of volunteer work as a humanitarian and national duty, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, launched the campaign “Your City She calls on you to volunteer through the “Day to Dubai” application, to allow all members of society to participate in a number of volunteer activities, each in the area of his experiences and knowledge.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum said: “A tribute to all our heroes working in all parts of the UAE, among the cadres concerned to limit the spread of the new Corona virus, they are our first line of defense, and we all have to support them and stand by the concerned authorities in the face of an exceptional circumstance that passes With the world in it, we invite all members of society, who have long presented exceptional models that reflect their community commitment to their surroundings, to volunteer by applying a day to Dubai and joining your city campaign calling you. ”
His Highness added: “My message to everyone: Let us volunteer now and partner with work teams to protect ourselves and our families. The field is open for everyone to volunteer and promote the values of cooperation and consolidate the concept of social responsibility to achieve stability, happiness and safety for society.”
His Highness continued, “Our goal is to achieve the highest levels of prevention, and complete the government's plans hand in hand to build a healthy and safe society, and enable everyone to participate in various health awareness campaigns, to contribute to supporting the untiring efforts undertaken by the various stakeholders in the state, aimed at limiting the spread of the virus that He invaded many regions of the world.
This initiative, which is implemented in cooperation between the Dubai Health Authority and the Emirates National Foundation, is an opportunity to familiarize members of the community with the voluntary opportunities available, learn about all initiatives, and choose what suits them in the fields of volunteering, with the aim of supporting them through the application of "A Day to Dubai", according to what they have It has the skills and capabilities to invest their expertise and skills in supporting health services, as these opportunities are available to doctors, pharmacists, paramedics and nurses, who have practical and field experience of excellence in serving their community.
In addition, non-specialists are also available to participate through the Community Services Support Center, which is concerned with the care of the elderly, and the provision of community services in all its forms, in addition to the axis for responding to emergency situations, which is a great opportunity to gain experience and contribute to helping the community to face the spread of this pandemic, which rises daily The speed of its spread around the world, which requires precautionary measures and an effective role for all members of society, to confront it and educate the public about the threat posed by the virus, and it needs to increase the numbers of the volunteer team to enhance its confrontation, and confirm limiting opportunities for its spread.
Dubai Crown Prince:
“A tribute to our heroes working in our first line of defense against (Corona).”
"My message to everyone: Now, to volunteer, to partner with teams, to work to protect ourselves and our families."
Self-service
The "Day to Dubai" application deals with the user with self-services, and the organization, or the volunteer team, can manage its volunteers through this smart platform and follow their activities, in addition to enabling the volunteers to interact with them and join and interact on their own, and the volunteers can calculate the number of their volunteer hours completed and the upcoming tasks from The activities that the volunteer joined but not yet accomplished, in addition to his previous accomplishments.
Fostering a spirit of social responsibility
The “Day to Dubai” initiative is one of the initiatives that came according to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, On December 7, 2017, it translates the necessity of investing the expertise and skills of individuals, enhancing the role and concept of social responsibility among them, enhancing the spirit of social responsibility, volunteer culture, values of benevolence and benevolence, and consolidating Dubai's position on the world stage as the most giving city.