Abu Dhabi – October 24, 2010 — A delegation team from “Takatof” programme, the National Programme for social voluntarism, visited Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council headquarters in order to set up an action plan to attract applicants to volunteer in the second version of “2010 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX”, which will be held during 11 – 14 November in Yas Marina Circuit.

The visit comes within the framework to support effectively job seekers registered in Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council’s (ADTC) database for various activities and events taking place in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

This step comes in line with ADTC and Takatof endeavour to promote and establish a culture of social volunteerism to job seekers, as it is an important component for the development of the society. Also It will highlight the role of young Emiratis as ambassadors of UAE culture and heritage. In addition to enriching UAE talents skills and broaden their knowledge and enhance their employment prospects.

This cooperation was a result of a meeting gathering Both parties at the Council’s headquarters where 1000 job seekers have been contacted to volunteer according to the terms and conditions to volunteer for two days. The high response from job seekers during the registration period at ADTC’s headquarters, encouraged both parties to open registration for ADTC stand visitors on the last day of the Najah for education, training and employment 2010” exhibition and conference.

ADTC Chairman, Ali Rashid Al-ketbi, stated that “this fruitful co-operation with Takatof is a real opportunity for UAE talents to participate in one of the most important activities in Abu Dhabi, which will contribute in developing their personal and organizational skills. Their participation will help them also to develop new other skills through different training programs provided by Takatuf”

He added “the volunteerism outcome is Not limited only on developing the job seekers skills, but it extends to give them an international experience which will affect positively on their career future as it helps them to get  better jobs due to the experience they have gained.

He highlighted the significant role that “Takatof” plays in promoting   a culture of volunteering throughout the UAE, and supporting major events organized in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE to create more volunteering opportunities for UAE talents and be the country ambassadors in global sport events.

The Executive Director of the National Programme for social volunteer “Takatof”, Maitha’a Al Hassbi, expressed her gratitude to the cooperation that gathers Takatof and ADTC to implement this initiative, and involving job seekers to volunteer in “2010 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX” which will help them to develop their organizational and personal skills, and enhance their chances to get better jobs.

She also mentioned that this cooperation will developed and will be followed by launching various joint ventures to foster our cooperation with ADTC, in the field of Social volunteerism to better serve and meet the needs of UAE society.

“Takatof” programme provides the volunteers with a wide range of opportunities to deal directly with the public, and also ongoing training will be provided on their roles and responsibilities during the event”.