Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Turkey bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of Asir, the Deanship of Student Affairs will hold the volunteer initiative 'Ataa' on the first Wednesday and Thursday of Jumādá Al-Ākhirah in cooperation with a number of leading figures in the field. Of noteworthy mention, this is the first virtual volunteer forum held on the university's electronic platforms that will include training sessions, talks, and workshops. The forum will discuss the practical implications of and the future for volunteer work as set forth in Vision 2030. The event will also include a general discussion of volunteer work in the Kingdom.

The Deanship of Student Affairs plans to use this forum as a vehicle to spread awareness on the importance of volunteer and non-profit work. There will be a number of speakers to discuss various related topics including there experiences in the field. Key objectives for the forum are to emphasize volunteer teamwork, dealing with obstacles and challenges, and addressing the issues of volunteer work as it relates to national development.