About

The Social Responsibility and Volunteer Work Unit is a supporting unit that is organizationally affiliated with the Vice Deanship for Development and Community Partnership at the College of Nursing. The Unit is dedicated to activating the role of the College of Nursing in serving the community and enhancing the University’s community engagement in the fields of social responsibility and volunteer work. 

The Unit engages all College affiliates in its activities, including faculty members, technical and administrative staff, male and female students from all academic departments, as well as alumni. In addition, the Unit is responsible for coordinating efforts between the Vice Deanship for Development and Community Partnership at the College of Nursing and the University’s General Administration of Social Responsibility and Volunteer Work.

The Unit began its community service activities in 2008 as one of the College of Nursing’s committees. In 2012, it was formally established under the name Community Service Unit following the gracious approval of His Excellency the University President, Decision No. 970 dated 15/11/1433 AH, becoming the first unit dedicated to community service at the University college level. In 2015, the Unit’s name was changed to Awareness and Community Service Unit. In 2025, the name was changed to Social Responsibility and Volunteer Work Unit, pursuant to the decision of His Excellency, the Vice President of the University for Development and Community Partnership dated 27/4/1447 AH.

 

Slogan

A Nurse for Humanity.

Vision

Leadership and excellence in the field of social responsibility and volunteer work.

Mission

To deliver community contributions in the fields of social responsibility and volunteer work that enhance health and quality of life and achieve sustainable impact, through a professional framework that brings together high-quality initiatives, qualified competencies, and impactful partnerships.

Values

Responsibility - Initiative -  Giving - Collaboration - Partnership - Excellence - Sustainability

Strategic Objectives

  1. Supporting the community role of the College of Nursing.
  2. Promoting a culture of social responsibility and volunteer work within the College of Nursing.
  3. Developing social responsibility and volunteer work in the College of Nursing.
  4. Strengthening effective community partnerships.

Tasks

First: Planning Tasks.

  1. Study and assess the health needs of the local community and design appropriate programs.
  2. Prepare the Unit’s annual plan in alignment with the College of Nursing’s plan and in coordination with its departments.
  3. Involve College affiliates in developing the annual plan and planning community service activities.

Second: Organizational Tasks.

  1. Engage College affiliates and alumni in organizing activities, programs, training courses, and community initiatives.
  2. Oversee the design of scientific content for activities, programs, courses, and initiatives in collaboration with the College’s faculty.
  3. Provide the necessary logistical requirements for implementing activities, programs, courses, and initiatives.

Third: Implementation Tasks.

  1. Execute the approved plan and monitor its progress according to the set schedule.
  2. Carry out activities, programs, courses, and initiatives in cooperation with academic departments and alumni.
  3. Prepare reports for each community service provided to document and improve it.

Fourth: Coordination and Follow-up Tasks.

  1. Maintain continuous coordination with relevant departments, units, and administrations within the College and the University.
  2. Monitor the implementation of community services according to approved timelines.
  3. Build and activate community partnerships with public, private, and non-profit sectors.
  4. Continuously update the Unit’s content on the College’s page on the University website.

Fifth: Monitoring and Evaluation Tasks.

  1. Evaluate community services and provide recommendations and development proposals.
  2. Measure beneficiary satisfaction with community services and analyze the results.
  3. Prepare periodic and annual reports on the Unit’s achievements and submit them to the relevant authorities.
  4. Follow up on documenting the participation of College affiliates and external volunteers on relevant platforms.
  5. Hold regular meetings with Unit members to discuss completed tasks and new developments in community service.

Work Tracks

  1. Education and Learning: Social Curricula Activities & Social Non-Curricula Activities.
  2. Scientific Research: Social studies & Social research.
  3. Community Service: Development projects & community services.
  4. Volunteer Work.
  5. Community Partnerships.

Annual Reports

Contact information

Phone: +966 13 3331610
Email: cn.srvwu@iau.edu.sa
X: @csuiau