The director-general of education in the Eastern Province, Dr. Sami Al-Otaibi, launched today the "Giving Community" Forum, aimed at promoting a culture of volunteering among male and female students. The forum, held over two days at the Education Department theatre, brings together creativity and giving with the participation of 500 students representing the region's education offices.

Forum Activities and Its Accompanying Exhibition
The forum opened with strong attendance from students who shared their volunteering experiences, with Dr. Al-Otaibi praising the importance of helping students choose opportunities that match their interests and abilities to strengthen their active participation in community service.
The forum included:

  • Training workshops: highlighting the importance of volunteering and its positive impact.
  • An accompanying exhibition: featuring booths from 9 schools showcasing inspiring examples of volunteer thinking.

Statistics and Promising Volunteer Opportunities
Abdullah Al-Issa, head of the responsibility and volunteering department in the region, said Eastern Province education includes more than 23,000 volunteers who have logged 445,760 volunteer hours across 3,314 varied opportunities. He also announced the launch of 400 new specialized volunteer opportunities catering to different interests, reflecting the Eastern Province education department's commitment to supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 in promoting volunteer work.

A Gesture of Appreciation for Retirees
As part of its social responsibility efforts, the department announced the distribution of 400 commemorative gifts to education-sector retirees, with volunteer staff taking part, in recognition of their significant role in serving generations of students.