DUBAI 11 September 2018: A permanent hub designed to inspire and engage Expo 2020 volunteers has been opened.
Located on the Expo 2020 site, the House of Volunteers was inaugurated by Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General, Dubai Expo 2020 Bureau.
More than 30,000 volunteers will be the face of Expo 2020, helping to welcome the world. Volunteers from all backgrounds will play a vital role in demonstrating authentic Emirati hospitality, culture and values.
Nearly 8,000 people have expressed interest in volunteering with Expo, and many are already taking advantage of opportunities to participate in special events, activities and brainstorming sessions on the road to 2020.
Reem Al Hashimy said: “The world is coming to the UAE in 2020, and volunteers will play an integral role in delivering an exceptional visitor experience for millions of people. They will be the face of this momentous global celebration, so we wanted to create an exclusive hub for them.
Citizens & Residents
The Expo 2020 Volunteers programme is open to all UAE nationals and expat residents – including students, professionals, retirees, homemakers and people of determination – offering an opportunity to help make history, while giving back to the country they call home.
Abeer Al Hosani, Head of Volunteers at Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “The House of Volunteers will enable Expo 2020’s volunteer community to learn, network and engage as a group of like-minded people striving towards the same goal. More than 30,000 volunteers will come together to welcome the world to the UAE, while undergoing their own personal journeys of growth and development with Expo 2020.”
The Expo 2020 Volunteers programme offers roles across more than 30 categories, ranging from guest services and hospitality to international participants and sponsors. The House of Volunteers will be used to provide ongoing training and development to registrants in the lead-up to 2020 and during the six months of the event.
Fatima Ahsan, 19, an Indian national who is already volunteering with Expo 2020, said: “The opportunity to be involved in Expo 2020 has not only provided me with valuable learning opportunities, but also allowed me to grow personally and professionally alongside my fellow volunteers. We are united in delivering a memorable and impactful World Expo, and I’m so very excited and honoured to be a part of it.”
80+ Events
Since the launch of the programme in October 2017, volunteers have supported more than 80 events in preparation for the next World Expo, gaining valuable real-world experience in the lead-up to 2020.
Underpinned by its theme of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’ and three key subthemes of Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability, Expo 2020 Dubai will be a celebration of human ingenuity.
With 25 million visitors expected and more than 200 participants including nations, multilateral organisations, businesses and educational institutions, Expo 2020 will be one of the most inclusive World Expos in history.
To find out how you can join the journey to Expo 2020 as a volunteer, visit www.expo2020dubai.com/volunteers.