Volunteering in Abu Dhabi There are a number of charitable organisations active in Abu Dhabi, as well as opportunities to do volunteer work.

The Abu Dhabi Irish Society puts on regular fundraising events for a variety of charities. You dont even need to be Irish to join in! The Environmental Agency (previously known as ERWDA) is keen to have volunteers become involved, particularly in work related to environmental education and awareness. Contact Dr. Ahmed Bashir on 693 4621 for details on how you can help keep Abu Dhabis environment healthy. Feline Friends is a non profit organization that helps cats in the U.A.E. Volunteers rescue and re-home stray cats and kittens, promote the control of street cats by sterilization, and re-release and provide care and relief to sick and injured cats and kittens. Volunteers are needed for rescues and also for fostering cats until homes can be found for them. visit www.felinefriendsuae.com. Foresight is an organisation formed to raise funds for research and to improve the lives of visually impaired people in the UAE and throughout the world. Contact Traci Schwerin on 050 4691318 to find out how you can become involved. Friends of Galle was formed after the 2004 Asian Tsunami disaster and is currently involved in raising funds to build an orphanage in the Galle area. Galle was one of the worst-hit areas in Sri Lanka. If you would like to know more, (email galway@emirates.net.ae), Mdecins Sans Frontires (MSF) is an international, independent, non-profit, emergency medical relief organisation which relies on volunteers to provide aid without discrimination, regardless of race, creed, or Page 1

Volunteering in Abu Dhabi political affiliation. If you would like to become involved, you can call them on 631 76.45 or email msfuae@emirates.net.ae. The Multinational Volunteer Group arranges for volunteers to help out in a variety of ways at a centre for children with disabilities in Abu Dhabi. The volunteers get involved in projects including artwork, swimming lessons, assisting with speech therapy and occupational therapy; Royal Society of St George raises money throughout the year for UK-based charities. visit their website www.rssgauh.com. The Special Care Centre helps children with mental and physical disabilities. It relies on volunteers to assist the teachers. Call 6418418 for more information. The Welsh Society supports charities in Abu Dhabi and Wales. They hold regular events throughout the year to raise funds. Call Peter Stevens on 050 6145191 Here are just a few more;. CULTURAL GROUPS AND SOCIETIES: Abu Dhabi Dramatic Society http://www.abudhabidrama.com 02-673 1111 The Club Abu Dhabi Choral Group Meets at St. Andrews Abu Dhabi Music & Arts foundation http://www.admaf.org/ 02-677 8432 Abu Dhabi Photographers Circle (Delma Corner/Cultural Foundation) 02-619 5313 American Business group Cindy Olson 02-626 2086 Abu Dhabi Quilters Guild Abu Dhabi Pottery Neusha 02-666 7079 Alliance Francaise 02-666 6232 British Council Khalidiya 02- 665 9300 Cookery Group 02-678 1504 Cross Culture Group Souad Al- Mannai 02-681 3937 Cultural Foundation www.cultural.org.ae 02-621 5300 Circolo Italiano www.cicer-abudhabi.com 02-622 3258 Emirates Natural History Group Stephen James (chairman) Mobile: 050 661 8846 Flower & Garden Group Sanaa Kharma 02-627 0506 Indian Social Center 02-677 2225 Jordanian Society Dr Omer 02-444 8722 Page 2

Volunteering in Abu Dhabi St Patricks Society Mairead Caly (sec) 02-632 3996 St Andrews Church 02-446 1631 / 445 8827 or you can try Volunteer at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Abu Dhabi. It's the first formal volunteer services program in the UAE. This initiative, funded by the Takatof Program of Emirates Foundation and the hospital, encourages volunteer involvement of all nationalities. It is a well organized program headed by a manager of volunteer services who will ensure that you are placed in an area that matches your interests and needs. Volunteers must attend an orientation to the hospital and commit to a minimum of 4 hours per week. I hope this is helpful, wish you good luke Source(s): http://www.explorerpublishing.com/reside http://www.ssafara.net/SSA_Chapters/Abu_ http://www.expatwomanabudhabi.com/Defaul http://www.expatwomanabudhabi.com/Defaul

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