Volunteering in UAE can get you a Golden Visa; here’s where to apply

Volunteering in UAE can get you a Golden Visa; here’s where to apply

Published: Sun 14 Apr 2024, 2:59 PM

Are you interested in volunteering in the UAE but unsure where to find opportunities? These platforms provide a range of programmes for individuals keen on volunteering, as well as training courses, opportunities to donate and various welfare initiatives.

Volunteering also has benefits, which includes getting a UAE Golden Visa - a residency permit that enables you to stay in the country for 10 years, upon meeting certain eligibility criteria.

Here are a list of the platforms where you can look for opportunities and apply to get involved.

Volunteers.ae

Volunteers.ae is a national volunteering platform. Upon registering on volunteers.ae, volunteers will be visible to organizations. Registration can be done by individuals, a team or a company/organization.

Volunteers can also use the website to search for opportunities, based on category, organization and location.

Each opportunity will have information including number of volunteers required and eligibility criteria.

Emirates Red Crescent

The UAE Red Crescent Authority is a member of International Federation of Red Crescent and Red Cross. Volunteers can register in the Emirates Red Crescent website - https://www.emiratesrc.ae/

Volunteers can access projects in a number of categories, including charity projects, humanitarian cases, sponsorships, donations and Sukuk Al Khair (An Emirates Red Crescent initiative in cooperation with