Volunteering and Community Outreach
At NYU Abu Dhabi, we develop mutually beneficial partnerships to foster a deep commitment to civic engagement and service. We design service and community-based learning opportunities for students that promote meaningful community involvement, embrace the rich diversity of the UAE, and cultivate ethical and inclusive leadership.
We endeavor to strengthen local, regional, and global communities through advising, supporting, and empowering students who are driven by social purpose, what we call ‘NYUAD Heart’.
A Vibrant Contributor
We strive to be a vibrant contributor to members of the NYUAD and UAE communities by:
- providing NYUAD students with professional training and work experience using inclusive, thoughtful, and innovative out-of-the-classroom experiences, which encourage the development of global leadership skills
- providing resources, talent, and mentorship opportunities to organizations and community members seeking to engage NYUAD students
- designing avenues for NYUAD students to give back to the UAE community through civic engagement, public service, and research
- highlighting the mutual benefits of philanthropy and civic engagement to both students and organizations to maximize the effectiveness and breadth of the community service experience
Signature Outreach Programs
- Inclusion
- UAE Cultural Engagement
- Environment
- Leadership
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As part of NYUAD’s commitment to support the development of a more inclusive society, NYUAD students participate in a variety of volunteer programs related to special needs.
As part of NYUAD’s commitment to support the development of a more inclusive society, our students participate in a variety of volunteer programs related to special needs.
Some of the programs include:
- The Inclusion Conference
- Special Needs Adaptive Program (SNAP) Basketball
- SEDRA Art Club
SNAP was the class I always looked forward to the most every week, it was a moment where I could focus on others more than myself, work with a team, and learn from everybody on the court, from the coach to the parents and from my friends and mainly the kids. This experience made me realize that sometimes the smallest actions are the ones that count the most, and that fulfill you the most at the end of the day.
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If you have any questions or suggestions, please email nyuad.civic.engagement@nyu.edu.