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How you can help your community and country before, during, and after disasters or emergencies.
Volunteering and Donating
During disaster response, affected communities rely heavily on local and national volunteer organizations to provide trained volunteers and necessary supplies. You can get involved by volunteering or donating to trusted organizations.
Financial DonationCash donations to accredited disaster relief organizations represent the most efficient, adaptable, and effective means of providing assistance during emergency situations.
VolunteeringYou can help your community during disasters by volunteering through national programs such as Sanid or with the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) in the UAE, where volunteers receive training to respond effectively in emergencies.
Approved National Programs (Train and Education)
To volunteer, you can enroll in national programs such as Sanid or through the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), where volunteers are trained to respond effectively to crises.
Tips for getting an emergency course in the UAE:
- Follow the official accounts on Instagram and the X platform, where the courses are announced periodically.
- Subscribe to our volunteer platform newsletters to receive notifications of new opportunities.
- Communicate directly with the training centers or organizers via phone or email.
Sanid Program
It is a specialized volunteer emergency response program, launched by the Emirates Foundation in 2009.
- Provides volunteer opportunities that include emergency response training.
- It also aims to train volunteers in skills such as first aid, CPR, firefighting, and search and rescue.
- Registration can be done through the "Volunteers. UAE" Official: volunteers.ae/sanid
National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA)
- It provides a national platform for the registration of volunteers within the National Volunteer Program for Emergency, Crisis and Disasters.
- Membership is open to anyone who wishes to provide volunteer services in this field.
- Regular courses and workshops are organized within the National Emergency Volunteering Program.
- Registration is done through the official website: ncema.gov.ae
Emirates Red Crescent
The Emirates Red Crescent offers a variety of volunteer programs including relief, health awareness, psychological support, and organizing humanitarian events inside and outside the country. Registration can be done through the official volunteer portal.
Volunteer Programs
Humanitarian Relief and Assistance Program
- Distribution of food, clothing, and basic necessities
- Work within the UAE and international disaster zones
Health Awareness Program
- Awareness campaigns on chronic diseases and prevention
- Workshops, lectures, and awareness materials
Psychosocial Support Program
- Psychological support during crises and disasters
- Children activities and group support sessions
Hospitals & Health Centers Volunteering
- Patient assistance and administrative support
- Suitable for medical students and trainees
International Volunteer Program
- Humanitarian missions outside the UAE
- Developmental, educational, and health projects
How to Register
- Through the Emirates Red Crescent's official volunteer portal: portal.rcuae.ae
- You must create an account, fill out a volunteer form, and then choose the appropriate programs according to your specialization and interest.
- Opportunities can also be pursued via the volunteers.ae platform
Volunteering Conditions & Requirements
- The volunteer must be over the age of 18.
- Pass basic training courses that include theoretical and practical aspects.
- Adherence to ethical and professional standards while performing volunteer duties.
- Some programs may require a small fee to obtain a certificate of participation (such as AED 20 on some courses).