Serve the Community

VolTrekkers Service-learning Award and Training Scheme

Service-learning is a pedagogy that combines academic curriculum with meaningful community services. VolTrekkers is a programme organised by SAO and supported by Hong Kong Shun Lung Yan Chak Foundation (香 港順龍仁澤基金會) aiming at providing solid service-learning experiences

to our students and fostering them to become global citizens. Students

can develop and implement their own service plans with the support and guidance of SAO. Students who achieve the highest degree of impact on society and

learning reflection will be eligible to join an overseas service-learning trip organised by SAO.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Able to communicate with people from various backgrounds in Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua) and English Capable to fully develop the idea and implement it

Social Skills

Research Skills

Willing to compromise and interact with people with diverse opinions. Be a responsible and upright person with strong team spirit Master the research skills (e.g. data analysis skills and IT skills)

Problem Solving Skills

appropriate solutions

Leadership Skills

Able to identify the crux of the problem and generate and implement

Citizen-orientated

Be a leader to lead a small team to execute the project

Demonstrate empathy and concerns for the community

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Come and join us as an active citizen of your community and to be….

a participant - fully engage in service projects and enjoy the wonderful journey with the service targets an organiser - brainstorm and examine every possible idea to develop your own service project to meet the real needs of the community an project leader - implement your own project to demonstrate your care and concern for the community

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HSUHK Volunteer Team

The Team provides opportunities to students to practice community engagement. Beyond participation in community services, comprehensive trainings on service skills and sharing by various non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are offered to students for enhancing their social awareness and responsibilities and skills for serving others.

To encourage more student-led service projects in the University, HSUHK Volunteer Team is restructured into a Student Organising Committee (OC) in 2016/17. The OC will initiate plans and coordinate service projects for the HSUHK community. Students work with NGOs to organise volunteer

services and actively engage themselves in service planning and volunteer management.

OC - led Service Projects Highlights

「停課不停學!」小學生網上學習服務 恒義「送暖行動」 : 禮物大募集 x 探訪露宿者 恒義 x 龍耳「We Are Hear 聲聲相惜」義工訓練及服務 Guide Running with Visually Impaired Runners Visiting Disabled Persons at Sheltered Workshop Cage Cleaning Service at Hong Kong Rabbit Society Rehab Power Day

HSUHK Wu Zhi Qiao Team

In collaboration with the Wu Zhi Qiao (Bridge to China) Charitable Foundation, HSUHK Wu Zhi Qiao was established in 2014 as one of the Wu Zhi Qiao University Teams. Since its establishment, HSUHK Wu Zhi Qiao Team has been engaging in various site investigations and construction projects, to help enhance the living environment of the underprivileged in remote villages in Mainland China. Besides building footbridges and facilities, the team also reaches out to the local villagers, building spiritual bridges

of love and care.

The team is also devoted to promoting Wu Zhi Qiao and their project mission on campus through participating in various University -wide events and, holding sharing sessions and encouraging active participation of HSUHKers in service projects in China.

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Peer Mentor Scheme - spreading love and positive energy on campus

The Scheme was launched in 2015, aiming at training up a group of students to become Peer Mentors. A series of systemic training programmes are hosted by

counsellors of HSUHK to facilitate the Peer Mentors’ helping skills.

Objectives

To cultivate a caring and positive atmosphere on campus To promote students’ awareness of mental wellness To empower a group of Peer Mentors who are able to identify and assist students with social adjustment and psychological needs

Programmes Initiated by Peer Mentors • Cooking Ma Ma

Cheering Station Laughter Yoga Yoga Class OH Card Sharing

Day Trip

Training Contents

Team building Role & responsibility as a Peer Mentor

Identification of students in need

Communication skills Awareness of diversity Pathway of making referral

HSUHK Cultural Groups

To expand students' cultural horizons and cultivate their artistic appreciation and expression, HSUHK Cultural Groups serve as a platform to promote the cohesion of young talents in HSUHK. Students of the registered cultural groups will have opportunities to develop and showcase their talents in University events, represent HSUHK in open competitions and build connection with other tertiary institutions. Through participating in performances and competitions, students will be able to demonstrate their creativity, interact with outstanding performers and enhance their arts and cultural literacy.

A Cappella Group

HSUHK A Cappella Group was established in 2017/18, aiming to gather the singing talents on campus. Members are selected from auditions conducted by a professional instructor. Under the instructor’s dynamic and professional training, members are equipped with the

skills on vocal singing and teamwork.

Sinfonietta

It is a group of students with a strong passion in music, with the aim to promote interest in orchestra music within the HSUHK

community. Working towards a professional orchestra, the collaboration with the Conductor continues to reach new

heights.

Since its establishment, HSUHK Sinfonietta has performed in various University events and ceremonies, e.g.

Convocation for New Students and Graduation Ceremony. The team also reached out to the public and performed in public events on festive occasions.

Cantonese Debating Team

The Team consists of a group of students who are passionate in debating activities. Members are committed to joining weekly practice and meetings to sharpen their

debating skills and initiate plans for future development of

the team. To widen their exposure to open competitions, the team invites other university debating teams to join friendly matches.

Putonghua Debating Team

Consisting of around 40 members in the team, all are active and passionate to debate local issues in

Putonghua. Besides regular practices, the team has

participated in external competitions, such as the JointTertiary Institution Putonghua Debate Competition organised by RTHK.