School Life     Volunteers

The Makassed Volunteers Unit was established during the international year for volunteers in 2001. It aims to focus on youth’s affairs and activate their role in their environment. The unit’s objectives aligns with the mission Makassed mother association, which encourages volunteerism and community service, and empowering youth.

Our Mission:

The mission of the Makassed Volunteers Unit is to train Lebanese youth, particularly Makassed students, to develop leadership and interpersonal skills, and ensure their active involvement in their society. It enables volunteer leaders throughout the Arab countries to join hands in promoting, supporting, and celebrating volunteerism in innovative ways. It complies with the Eurasmus + Association standards.

Our Services at ABSS:

Our service for the elementary cycle at ABSS is characterized by the children’s summer activities and the summer camp as well.

Our activities are STEAM-based where we integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in order to help students develop various soft and technical skills.

International and Regional Cooperation Programs

The Makassed Volunteer Unit is accredited by the European Union in the field of youth exchange (ERASMUs + program).

Members of the Makassed volunteers Unit:

– are presenters in the International Association for Voluntary Efforts in America (IAVE) in Lebanon.

– is accredited

– are participants in the Euro-Mediterranean Youth Program (France, Egypt).

– are participants in the International Visitor Program with the US Embassy (USA).

– are participants in the Second Regional Conference for Voluntary Work in Muscat, Oman, organized by International Voluntary Efforts.

– are participants in workshops and conferences on motivating volunteer work with diverse local associations.

– are members of the Arab Union for Volunteering through conferences and the Arab African Youth Forum 2019 in Egypt.