University of Bahrain Workshop Highlights Volunteerism’s Role in Building Young Leaders

A training workshop at the University of Bahrain highlighted the role of volunteer work in developing young leaders, fostering initiative and self-confidence among students, and preparing them to serve the nation and contribute to community development. The workshop was part of the training and qualification phase of the Preparing Future Leaders series.

Organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs, the workshop was led by Dr. Anwar Abdulla Buzaboon, Senior Lecturer at the College of Applied Studies at the University of Bahrain. It covered several themes, including leadership and volunteerism, building initiative and confidence in the service of the nation, the skills of a volunteer leader, and young people’s contribution to community development. It also addressed the challenges of volunteering, ways to sustain it, and how to achieve a positive impact.

The workshop aimed to raise students’ awareness of the importance of volunteer work in developing their leadership abilities, to instil a sense of social responsibility, and to equip them with the skills needed to take an active part in volunteer initiatives that serve the community and support national development.

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