On Thursday, December 5, 2024, Mansoura University’s Faculty of Specific Education hosted a seminar titled "Volunteering is Life" as part of the activities of the Community Awareness Committee to celebrate International Volunteer Day.

The event was held under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Sherif Youssef Khater, President of the University; Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim Mohamed, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs; Prof. Dr. Sahar Tawfiq Naseem, Dean of the Faculty of Early Childhood Education and Chairperson of the Community Awareness Committee; and Prof. Dr. Mohy El-Din Ismail Al-Alami, Dean of the Faculty of Specific Education.

Objective

The seminar aimed to highlight the significance of volunteer work and explore local and international volunteering opportunities.

Speaker

The session was presented by Ms. Mayada El-Sayed Hamed, Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Child Education Principles.

Activities and Key Topics

1. Icebreaking and Introductions

The seminar began with an interactive session to help participants get to know one another, focusing on their interests and skills.

2. Main Topics

The seminar covered several essential aspects of volunteering, including:

• Definition of volunteer work.
• Who is a volunteer?
• Types of volunteer work.
• Motivations for volunteering.
• Importance and benefits of volunteering.
• Volunteer etiquette.
• Rights and responsibilities of volunteers.
• Volunteering opportunities at Mansoura University.
• Volunteering opportunities with local and international civil society organizations.

This seminar provided a comprehensive overview of volunteering as a valuable social practice, emphasizing its personal and societal benefits while fostering enthusiasm for meaningful engagement.