Request to issue a volunteer license for individuals

Through this service, you can request a volunteer license for individuals to volunteer in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

• Service terms and conditions:

1. The volunteer must be a UAE national or a resident of the UAE with valid residence visa, with the exception of the visiting volunteer
2. An individual who is under the age of 18 must obtain the consent of their parents or legal guardians
3. In accordance with the required volunteer activity, the individuals must disclose to entities involve volunteers or to the volunteer team any relevant health conditions that may affect their safety and/or the safety of others and/or their ability to engage in volunteer activity

Visiting volunteers are eligible to obtain a volunteer license, provided the following conditions are satisfied:

1. The individual must obtain special approval from the Department through Volunteers.ae
2. The individual’s age must not be less than twenty-one lunar years. However, anyone under the age of twenty-one may volunteer with the consent of their parents or guardians
3. In accordance with the required volunteer activity, the individuals must disclose to entities involve volunteers or to the volunteer team any relevant health conditions that may affect their safety and/or the safety of others and/or their ability to engage in volunteer activity

• Required Documents:

1. Copy of the passport
2. Copy of the visa for foreigners
3. Copy of the Emirates ID card
4. Copy of the guardian’s Emirates ID card (for those who are 18 years old)
5. Copy of the professional license approved by the regulatory authorities in UAE (for the specialized volunteer)
6. A digital copy of a passport-sized photograph

• Service Steps:

1. Visit volunteer.ae website
2. Fill the required information and attach supported document
3. Apply for volunteer license in Abu Dhabi after account activation by volunteers.ae
4. Receive the volunteer license by Email

• Beneficiaries: Individual Volunteers.
• Service Channel: www.volunteers.ae website - (Click here)
• Service Fees: No Fees
• Timeframe to receive the service: 30 Working days