The Ministry of Sport's branch in Al-Baha region celebrated World Volunteering Day, observed on December 5, under the theme "A Nation's Giving," with the participation of more than 100 volunteers. The celebration was held at the sports arena headquarters in Baljurashi, honoring volunteers' efforts and highlighting the importance of volunteer work in achieving Saudi Vision 2030.

Notable volunteer achievements

Sultan bin Hassan Shaya, director of the Ministry of Sport's branch in Al-Baha, said the branch has more than 500 volunteers working across various activities including organization, education, training and sports events. He added that this year saw:

  • 300 volunteer opportunities.
  • 17,000 volunteer hours.
  • Volunteer contributions spanning general, skilled and professional activities.

World Volunteering Day activities

The activities included a range of events, most notably:

  • Honoring outstanding volunteers.
  • Showcasing the most successful volunteer initiatives.
  • Organizing workshops to promote a culture of volunteering among youth.
  • Highlighting the importance of volunteering in supporting sports and community activities.

Volunteer work in the sports sector

The celebration reaffirms the role of volunteer work in developing the sports sector and strengthening community responsibility, contributing to the goals of Vision 2030, which seeks to boost community participation and achieve sustainable development.