celebrated International Volunteer Day with a seminar titled "Volunteering as a Way of Life." The event was held under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Sherif Youssef Khater, President of the University, and Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim Mohamed, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, alongside Prof. Dr. Sahar Tawfik Naseem, Dean of the Faculty.

The seminar, presented by Dr. Samah Talaat Ahmed Abu Zeid, Lecturer in Child Mental Health in the Department of Psychological Sciences, covered several key topics:

• The concept of volunteer work as a way of life.
• Reasons for volunteering.
• Benefits and advantages of volunteer work.
• Types and fields of volunteer activities, with a special focus on childhood.
• Opportunities for volunteering with civil society organizations both locally and internationally, and how to choose the most suitable volunteer opportunities.
• Personal and professional benefits of international volunteering.
• Volunteer services within Mansoura University, highlighting key centers and units where students can volunteer.
• Examples of volunteering within the faculty and significant areas where students can contribute.

The seminar also showcased outstanding examples of local and international volunteering efforts by faculty students as role models. Discussions highlighted the impact of voluntary activities on students, the targeted groups, and the broader community. These activities were shown to enhance self-confidence, self-esteem, teamwork, and new experiences that contribute to societal development, particularly in the field of childhood.

The seminar concluded with the establishment of the "Dreams Team" for voluntary work, bringing together representatives from each program to promote the culture of volunteering and develop skills and capabilities to improve the surrounding community.

The closing session featured sign language presentations by distinguished students, along with reflections from participants expressing their positive experiences and enthusiasm to continue contributing to society through meaningful volunteer work.