RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) has announced that more than 2 million trainees have benefited from the volunteer work provided by trainers, institutes and colleges.
Ahmed bin Fahd Al-Fuhaid, TVTC governor, made the announcement on Tuesday as he addressed a world conference on “Scout and Voluntary Work,” according to a statement.
The conference was organized by the Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association (SABA) under the auspices of King Salman, the TVTC said in a statement.
The conference witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the TVTC and SABA to increase the number of training institutes and technical colleges for scouts.
The TVTC governor explained that volunteer work is a fundamental and important factor in community development and necessary to engender unity and cooperation among members.
He said that TVTC volunteers work in different fields like investment, services around Haj and Umrah pilgrimages, as well as Saudi National Day.
Al-Fuhaid added that some 12,000 cars were attended to by the trainers and trainees of the colleges and technical institutes.
He added that they also coordinate with charitable organizations to determine which houses or families need help so that they can render services.
The TVTC is seeking to spread a culture of volunteering in all colleges and institutions concentrated in technical and professional fields, including electricity, plumbing, carpentry, car maintenance, refrigeration, air-conditioning and welding.
Saudi training corporation: Over 2 million trainees benefit from volunteer work
Saudi training corporation: Over 2 million trainees benefit from volunteer work
Saudi Arabian Scouts Association unveils environmental protection program in Riyadh
- Scouting association leader emphasizes that environmental scouting is not only a public service activity but also encouragea responsible behavior among young people
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Scouts Association (SASA) has launched a new environmental protection program at King Salman Wildlife Park in Banban, north of Riyadh, marking a renewed commitment to conservation and youth engagement in sustainability efforts.
The initiative, unveiled in the presence of scouts, rovers, and scout leaders representing various scouting sectors, brought together partners from relevant government agencies and private-sector organizations, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The program reflects growing collaboration between civic groups and national institutions to advance environmental protection goals across the Kingdom.
Abdulrahman Al-Mudaris, secretary-general of the association, said the initiative underscores the scouts’ active role in supporting national strategies to preserve natural resources and promote sustainable development.
He emphasized that environmental scouting is not only a public service activity but also an educational approach designed to instill environmental awareness and encourage responsible behavior among young people.
The launch event featured a series of hands-on activities, including planting seedlings, sowing seeds, and distributing them throughout the park to support vegetation growth and enhance biodiversity.
Founded in 1961, the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association is a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement and operates under the umbrella of the Ministry of Education.
Over the decades, Saudi scouts have played a visible role in community service, disaster response, and public event organization, including supporting pilgrim services during Hajj and Umrah seasons.
