Emirates News Agency – ‘We Are All Police’ showcases culture of volunteerism on Sheikh Zayed Day

ABU DHABI, 1st March, 2023 (WAM) — At the Sheikh Zayed Festival in the Al Wathba district, volunteers from the ‘We Are All Police’ initiative showcased the UAE’s culture of volunteering.

We Are All Police volunteers are highly trained and skilled volunteers who have gained volunteering experience from years of community work at global events. Their level of organization and expertise is reflected in their efforts while facilitating the public’s visit to the festival and introducing them with enthusiasm to the various events and performances, providing the highest level of assistance to people of all nationalities and age groups. critical to the success of the festival.

The launch of the ‘We Are All Police’ initiative is in line with Abu Dhabi Police’s commitment to building strong ties and engagement with the community, as Abu Dhabi Police strives to provide the best security measures for the community throughout the festive season.

We Are All Police Volunteers for Sheikh Zayed Day is one of several volunteering projects. The role of the volunteers is mainly to organize cultural events, concerts and ensure the safety of various events in the festival’s pavilions and other facilities.

The volunteering program is open to all, regardless of nationality, as long as they are able to perform their duties and contribute to the safety and success of the event. The ‘We Are All Police’ program aims to instil a spirit of volunteerism in order to work with the public, making them vital partners in keeping the emirate safe.

The UAE’s ‘We Are All Police’ initiative was inspired by the legacy of Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and passed on to Emirati youth eager to demonstrate their volunteer work and high sense of responsibility in when performing duties.