Community Engagement Organisers: Elderly Empowerment Programme (CEOs EEP)

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Introduction

The Elderly Empowerment Programme (EEP) is dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors by raising awareness of positive ageing, improving their living conditions, and fostering connections within the community. EEP seeks to engage elderly individuals across various districts including Wong Tai Sin, Cha Wan, Shek Kip Mei, Sham Shui Po etc, addressing their unique needs and challenges. Through a diverse array of social events and home improvement initiatives, the programme aspires to cultivate an inclusive environment where seniors feel valued, supported, and motivated to embrace the opportunities that come with ageing.

Join us in making a meaningful impact on seniors' lives while enhancing your skills in home safety and improvement! Together, let's create lasting memories and strengthen our community bonds! Empowering Seniors, Enriching Lives!

Objectives

To raise awareness among students regarding the importance of enhancing the well-being of elderly individuals.
To foster the development of students as compassionate, empathetic citizens engaged with their community.
To encourage both students and elderly participants to explore the concept of positive ageing and commit to lifelong learning.

Related Key Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):

Duties

Attend training sessions and learn about home safety assessment and elderly care service skills
Through home visits, show support and care to the seniors in social isolation living in Wong Tai Sin, Shek Kip Mei, Sham Shui Po, Cha Wan etc.
Identify, propose and engage in home improvement of the seniors
Cumulate at least 10 service hours in the programme

What you can gain

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors while enhancing your skills in home safety and improvement!

Receive a certificate of completion of "CEOs Elderly Empowerment Programme"
Receive a certificate of completion of "Professional Anti-Slip Nano Coating for Elderly Bathroom"
Obtain 2 CCL units
Free-of-charge training on communication and home safety assessment
Free-of-charge social events to enrich exposure and engagement with the local community
Engage with elderly and be a life-long learner together

Details

Fee: Free (volunteers are fully sponsored to all training and workshops)
Recognition: On successful completion, participants will receive 1) 2 certificates and 2) 2 CCL units
Eligibility: Open to all Undergraduate students
Application Deadline: 13 Jan 2024
Selection Interview (zoom): 8-10 Jan or 14-16 Jan 2025 < rolling interview, applicants may be invited to interview before the deadline >

Application

Schedule

18 Jan 2025 (Saturday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm @ HKBU	Home Safety Assessment Training: Learn how to identify potential hazards in the home and propose practical solutions to enhance safety.
In the afternoon of Monday to Saturday during February and March 2025 (participants' availability will be matched, please provide your schedule in the application form) @ Home of the elderly in need	Hands-On Home Improvements: Gain real-world experience by conducting two home visits to assess the needs of seniors, all under the guidance of registered social workers from our partner NGOs.
15 Feb 2025 (Sat), 22 Feb 2025 (Sat) or a weekday afternoon between 17- 21 Feb 2025 (subject to availability of the student volunteers, please provide your schedule in the application form) @ Wong Tai Sin (OPTIONAL. Participants of CEOs EEP with priority)	Practical Application: Participate in a one-day, six-hour service project where you will apply anti-slip nano-coating to the floors of homes belonging to elderly individuals in Wong Tai Sin, ensuring their safety and comfort.
February to March 2025 (OPTIONAL. Participants of CEOs EEP with priority)	Engaging Activities: Workshops, Local Tours, and Social Events to Reconnect Seniors with the Community! Join us for a series of dynamic, activity-based workshops, exciting local tours, and vibrant social events designed to help seniors reconnect with their community. These engaging experiences not only promote social interaction but also foster a sense of belonging and well-being among our elderly participants.

Past Achievements

2021-2024 Community Engagement Organiser: Positive Ageing Learners (CEOs PAL)
The three-year project reached out to nearly 300 elderly individuals, with 150 students forming Buddy Teams that engaged with socially active seniors and made regular visits to frail elderly residents. More than 550 carefully curated thematic care packs and 170 home improvement items tailored to individual needs have been delivered to elderly residents in our neighborhood. Some have received replacements for worn-out appliances, while others have benefited from new items such as water boilers, exhaust fans, and televisions. The elderly have expressed heartfelt gratitude for this generous and timely support, which has greatly enhanced their quality of life.

In 2024, the team was recognized as the 'Outstanding Volunteer Team' by the Social Welfare Department.

2017-2021 Community Engagement Organiser: Positive Ageing Learners (CEOs PAL)
The four-year project reached out to nearly 300 elderly individuals with the support of 400 students. In addition to visiting the elderly regularly and preparing carefully selected care packs, the project encouraged the elderly to connect with the community through a series of interest-based workshops and social events. More than 20 outings were arranged, including a two-day tour to Macau. As the project spanned the time of the COVID outbreak, new technology was deployed to facilitate the services, including showing care through Zoom interviews. An internship on brain health that included a series of interventions focused on detecting and minimizing dementia was also introduced.