Qassim governor honors Unaizah Patients Friends Association with Faisal bin Mishaal Volunteer Award

Qassim Governor Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz has honored the Unaizah Patients Friends Association with the inaugural Faisal bin Mishaal Volunteer Award, recognizing it as the 'Best Provider of Volunteer Opportunities.' The association's executive director, Basel bin Mohammed Aba Al-Khail, accepted the award.

Aba Al-Khail expressed his gratitude to the governor for the recognition, stating that the honor is a source of pride for the association's members and a motivation to continue launching initiatives and quality projects that support patients and promote volunteerism.

He noted that the association implements a range of programs and initiatives aimed at serving patients, highlighting that the activation of the volunteer department is a core focus aligned with Saudi Vision 2030's goal of reaching one million volunteers.

Maha bint Ibrahim Al-Orainee, head of the association's volunteer department, said the award crowns the department's efforts in providing and organizing volunteer opportunities. She emphasized that volunteer work has become institutionalized, based on governance and organization, thanks to the efforts of the National Center for Non-Profit Sector Development and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, as well as specialized platforms that allow volunteers to choose suitable fields.

Al-Orainee explained that the department operates according to plans set at the start of each season, offering diverse volunteer opportunities to meet individual needs and support the association's objectives. The department also monitors the implementation of opportunities both in-person and remotely, prepares and evaluates volunteers, records their volunteer hours, and honors outstanding contributors.

She added that the association runs the 'Nama' initiative, which focuses on awareness, education, and promoting a culture of volunteerism through field visits to various sites and organizations to highlight the importance of volunteering and its role in community development. The initiative follows a set plan and aims to strengthen communication channels with the community, broadening participation and embedding a culture of volunteerism.