As part of the celebration of the International Volunteer Day, observed annually on December 5, the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector of Mansoura University organized a seminar under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Sherif Youssef Khater, President of Mansoura University, and under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim Mohamed, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development. The seminar was supervised by Prof. Dr. Sahar Tawfiq Nassim, Dean of the Faculty of Early Childhood Education and Chair of the University’s Community Awareness Committee.

The event was hosted by Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ali Shata, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, and Prof. Dr. Metwally Mohamed Abu Sreea, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development.

A seminar titled "Volunteering: A Gift that Builds Communities and Enhances Humanity" was held, featuring as a speaker:

Dr. Ibrahim Mohamed Abu Zeid, Coordinator of the "Stable Family Initiative" within the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector at Mansoura University and Lecturer of Special Education and Arabic Language Teaching Methods.

Objectives and Topics of the Seminar:

The seminar aimed to raise awareness among university students about the concept and significance of volunteering, encouraging them to participate in voluntary activities.

Key topics discussed included:

• The meaning and importance of volunteering.
• How voluntary work directly contributes to improving living conditions for individuals and communities.
• The importance of supporting and encouraging youth-led volunteer initiatives to be part of societal solutions.
• Real-life examples of successful volunteer initiatives on both local and global levels, such as "Green Our Country", "Decent Life", and "Stable Family Initiative."

This seminar reflects the university’s commitment to fostering community engagement and empowering students to make a positive societal impact through volunteering