Ithra Volunteerism

Volunteering at Ithra

Through its diverse programs, The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is committed to supporting the Kingdom’s journey in achieving social and cultural development in alignment with Vision 2030, placing volunteering at the heart of this mission. At Ithra, volunteering is a deeply rooted culture and a practice that creates impact, contributing to shaping the future of individuals, communities, and the nation.

Ithra’s volunteering ecosystem is presented as a dynamic platform that enhances skills, shapes character, and prepares young leaders capable of designing unique initiatives that extend within and beyond the Center, ensuring continuous contribution and sustainable impact.

Volunteer Sectors

Social	Health
Cultural	Environmental
Creative & Innovative	Tourism
Sports	Technological & Media
Educational	Entrepreneurial

One Million Volunteering Hours

Since the opening of Ithra in 2017, volunteers have been the driving force behind its success. Through their dedication, experiences flourished, and their impact shaped the future.

The one million volunteer hours mark an inspiring journey woven with timeless stories of pride and creativity—hours filled with achievements, experiences that refined talents and unleashed potential. At Ithra, volunteering has become a platform for self-discovery, leadership development, and community inspiration.

This milestone reflects the spirit of the Kingdom and the ambition of its youth. It embodies the essence of Vision 2030, where giving transforms into lasting impact, time becomes enduring value, and experiences build bridges toward a brighter future.
The one million hours represent a moment of pride and a historic milestone that signals the beginning of greater contributions and broader horizons—a new chapter in the story of volunteering in this great nation.

Empowerment and Impact of Volunteering on Three Levels

1

Personal Level for Volunteers

Enriching volunteers’ knowledge and professional skills through training delivered by specialists and experts across diverse fields.
Expanding volunteers’ perspectives and fostering their personal growth through developmental platforms that guide their life paths and build roadmaps for creating a promising generation.
Preparing volunteers to become role models and leaders in designing programs and initiatives that contribute to community development through empowerment, influence and inspiration.
Instilling the spirit of volunteerism in younger generations and embedding it as a core value that harnesses their energy to build a vibrant society.
Contributing to the realization of Vision 2030 objectives by promoting positivity, resilience and a culture of hard work among children and young adults.
Building a pioneering national model across different age groups and levels through three categories that reinforce positive values and cultivate future-ready skills in volunteers.

2

Ithra Level

Building a distinguished image that reflects the noble character of the Saudi identity, leaving a lasting mark in people’s minds.
Acting as an integral element of the operational system at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), serving as a cornerstone for achieving its mission.
Establishing a national model for an integrated, sustainable volunteering ecosystem that plays a vital role in fulfilling Ithra’s community objectives.
Creating a fertile and attractive environment to engage volunteers, ensuring the sustainability of Ithra’s volunteering ecosystem and strengthening their active participation in society.

3

Community Level

Establishing a creative and sustainable volunteering environment that generates opportunities, solutions, innovative initiatives and pioneering projects at both the local and global levels.
Supporting Vision 2030’s target of reaching one million volunteers as a fundamental pillar of community development.
Enhancing volunteer interaction with diverse visitor groups from across the globe.
Achieving a strategic milestone as the first entity in Saudi Arabia to develop and manage professional volunteering programs and services.

Volunteering Awards

In 2024

Ithra was awarded again by the National Center for Non-Profit Sector Development under the Volunteering Support Track for the Private Sector.

In 2023

Ithra received recognition from the National Center for Non-Profit Sector Development for its efforts in the Volunteering Empowerment Track for the Private Sector.

In 2021

Ithra received the Saudi National Standard for Volunteering (Idama) award for Empowerment and Activation of Volunteering in the Path of Supporting Private Sector Volunteering.

Ithra was also honored by the National Center for Non-Profit Sector Development under the Volunteering Support Track – Private Sector Category.