HKBU Community Service Day 2024
HKBU Community Service Day 2024 - Serve Tour-gather 同遊結義
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Introduction
HKBU Community Service Day (Formerly known as HKBU Community Service Week) is back! We are stepping out of campus to bring our beneficiaries opportunities to explore the many facets of Hong Kong with our student tour guides, organisers, and volunteers! Students will undergo training provided by Kai Fong Tours and other social welfare organisations to design and serve in local exploration trips tailor-made to different service user groups.
The Tin Ka Ping Foundation has been a generous supporter of HKBU Community Service Day since 2022, sponsoring the programme to instil students with compassionate values and foster a more inclusive and equitable society. This philanthropic partnership has played a pivotal role in enhancing the overall impact of the community service initiative.
Why join us?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations affirms that all individuals have the right to enjoy cultural activities and participate in the arts within their community.
Hong Kong is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and diverse traditions, yet some individuals may face financial or physical barriers to experiencing the full spectrum of what this city has to offer. This not only deprives them of the opportunity to explore the wonders of Hong Kong, but it also limits their access to quality education. That is why we are committed to training organisers and mobilizing volunteers who understand the unique needs of different social groups and are willing to overcome these barriers.
As an organiser, you will develop vital leadership and communication skills, as well as gain hands-on experience in event management and volunteer coordination. Together, we can help ensure that everyone in our community has equal access to the beauty and richness of Hong Kong's cultural life.
Student Organisers can also enjoy a complimentary tour to explore multiple cultures and delicacies in Chung King Mansion (details to be confirmed) as part of the training.
Objectives
- To apply skills and knowledge learnt in serving the underprivileged;
- To show care and concern to the people in need by delivering service; and
- To realise and appreciate the strengths of disadvantaged groups.
Service Targets & Details
We are aiming to serve 250 beneficiaries! Join us and be a part of our force!
*Remarks: Students must understand Cantonese to communicate with the service recipients.
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Students' Participation
In the HKBU Community Service Week 2024, students can either participate as Organising Committee Members (OC) or Volunteers. Besides carrying out volunteer services, OC will assist in the overall programme delivery and take up leadership roles during service day, while volunteers will be responsible for designing and delivering voluntary services.
^Student organisers can enjoy a complimentary tour to Chung King Mansions (重慶大廈) about international cuisines and cultural diversity as part of their training.
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Organising Committee Members (OC) |
Volunteers |
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| Eligibility | All HKBU Students | |||
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Quota |
14 students |
66 Students |
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Duties |
Students will be mainly responsible for
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Students will be mainly responsible for
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CCL Recognition |
2 CCL Units |
1 CCL Unit (Upon full participation in meetings and service day with satisfactory performance) |
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Important Dates |
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Application Deadline |
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Recruitment Interview |
29 - 31 Jan 2024 |
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OC Training Sessions |
Session 1 |
22 Feb 2024 |
18:30 - 21:00 |
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Session 2 |
29 Feb 2024 |
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Session 3 |
7 Mar 2024 |
18:30 - 21:00 |
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| Complimentary foodie tour to Chung King Mansion^ |
2 Mar 2024 |
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Preparatory Meetings with Volunteers |
14, 21 Mar; 11 Apr 2024 |
14, 21 Mar; 11 Apr 2024 |
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Site Visit/Rehearsal |
11 Apr 2024 |
11 Apr 2024 |
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HKBU Community Service Day 2024 |
13 Apr 2024 |
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HKBU Community Service Day 2024 - Service Day
"HKBU Community Service Day 2024 - Serve Tour-gather" will be held on 13 April 2023, 09:30am to 4:00pm. In this event, 250 beneficairies will come to HKBU, explore other parts of Hong Kong, and receive services from our student volunteers. They will design and deliver those services to foster students' creativity and leadership. Student volunteers will also receive training and guidance from professional staff from NGOs in March.
Besides delivering services, there are some interesting activities for HKBU students to interact with our service targets. Some of them are even prepared by the service targets themselves.
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Physically Handicapped People |
To explore HKBU's campus with trained student organisers as tour guides.
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| Visually Impaired People |
Go for an excursion into the New Territories West with student organisers and volunteers.
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| Elderly |
Explore exotic Chaozhou and Thai culture and taste regional delicacies Kowloon City.
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Children from Low-Income Families |
Have fun with children from low-income families and motivate them with university dreams.
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Ethnic Minorities |
Organise a fun and educational quest for youth across ethnicities.
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We have to give our heartfelt gratitude to the organisations below for supporting the HKBU Community Service Day and providing HKBU students with meaningful learning experiences.
Acknowledgement
| Student Societies of HKBU (in alphabetical order) | ||
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 University YMCA® (Hong Kong Baptist University) |
 HKBU Judo Club |
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| Partner Organisations (in no particular order) | ||
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Organisation Website |
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Kai Fong Tour |
https://kaifongtour.com/?lang=en | |
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Hong Kong Free Tours |
https://hongkongfreetours.com/ | |
| Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong Chai Wan Neighbourhood Elderly Centre 香港中華基督教青年會 柴灣長者鄰舍中心 |
https://cwe.ymca.org.hk/ | |
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Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong |
https://ltc.ymca.org.hk/ | |
| Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong Brilliant Multicultural Centre 香港中華基督教青年會 彩暉多元文化中心 |
https://www.facebook.com/ymcabmcc/ | |
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Ebenezer School & Home for the Visually Impaired |
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Wheel Power Challenge |
https://wheelpowerchallenge.org/ | |
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Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children |
https://www.hkspc.org/en/ | |
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HKSKH Lady MacLehose Centre - Family Activity & Resource Centre |
http://www.skhlmc.org/chi/p2_2.asp | |
| Bethel High School 伯特利中學 |
https://www.bethel.edu.hk/ | |
More collaborations will be announced in the future! Stay tuned.
Enquiry
| Address |
Leadership Qualities Centre, Office of Student Affairs, |
| Telephone | 3411 7436 |
| lqc@hkbu.edu.hk |