The Continuing Education Unit, in cooperation with the Department of Statistics, organized a specialized workshop entitled “The Quality of Volunteer Work Management: A Gateway to Creating Change in Society,” delivered by Assistant Professor Dr. Lamia Mohammed Ali, as part of the College’s ongoing efforts to support community initiatives and empower youth capacities.
The workshop aimed to enable participants to understand the foundations of managing volunteer work in accordance with high professional standards, and to transform individual efforts into organized, institutional initiatives with tangible and measurable social impact.
The workshop stemmed from the pivotal role of volunteer work as a fundamental driver of community development and youth capacity building. The lecturer emphasized that achieving the desired impact of volunteer initiatives depends on adopting modern administrative approaches based on quality, sound planning, and good governance.
The workshop also sought to:
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Introduce the concept of quality in volunteer work and its importance in community development.
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Explain modern management methodologies for organizing volunteer initiatives.
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Build participants’ capacities in designing sustainable volunteer programs.
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Discuss tools and standards for quality assurance in institutional performance and practices.
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Promote a culture of positive change and active citizenship.
The workshop sessions addressed several key themes, including:
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The concept of volunteer work and the fundamentals of its management.
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Strategic planning for volunteer initiatives.
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The concept of quality management in volunteer work and its application frameworks.
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The role of volunteer work in creating societal change.
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Presenting successful models and experiences of social impact at the local and global levels.
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Success factors of volunteer initiatives and inspiring stories from Arab and international experiences.
The workshop concluded with a set of important recommendations, most notably:
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Promoting a culture of organized, institutional volunteerism.
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Providing sustainable training programs for volunteers and leaders.
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Strengthening partnerships among governmental, civil society, and private sectors.
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Utilizing technology and digital transformation to support volunteer work.
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Building transparent evaluation and accountability systems to measure impact and improve performance.
This event aligns with the vision of the University of Baghdad to activate the role of youth and empower them as effective partners in achieving sustainable development and building a knowledge-based society.
