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HKBU Community Service Day 2025

HKBU Community Service Day 2025 -  BU Students X Patients Alliance 「症義」聯盟

Be Our Organising Committee Member! (Deadline:   6 Jan 2025, Mon) 

 
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Introduction 

Themed "BU Students X Patients Alliance (BU S.P.A.) 浸大症義聯盟," the HKBU Community Service Day 2025 is a passionate call to action, rallying our community to support individuals grappling with health conditions that significantly impact young lives. From arthritis (關節炎) and childhood cancer (兒童癌症) to lupus (紅斑狼瘡), psoriasis (銀屑), and stroke (中風), we are determined to raise awareness, ignite empathy, and empower our students to create joyful experiences for those facing these challenges. Together, we will cultivate a spirit of hope and solidarity, proving that through compassion and creativity, we can make a profound difference in the lives of others. 

Why join us?

Conditions traditionally linked to older adults are increasingly affecting younger populations. This shift underscores the urgent need for heightened awareness among our students. Chronic diseases are affecting not only physical health but also psychological and social well-being, creating challenges for the patients and their families. It is essential that patients and their caregivers can receive the appropriate support.

This year, "BU Students X Patients Alliance," invites HKBU students to engage in this important endeavour. By standing in solidarity with those facing these challenges, we can foster a compassionate community that advocates for greater awareness and support through Service Day and Service Fair. Participation in this programme will provide students with valuable insights into pertinent health issues and help cultivate a culture of empathy and action. 

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 200 beneficiaries! Join us and be a part of our force!

*Remarks: Students must understand Cantonese to communicate with the service recipients. 

Arthritis


Arthritis (關節炎) 

Childhood Cancer


Childhood Cancer (兒童癌症)

Lupus


Lupus (紅斑狼瘡)

Psoriasis


Psoriasis (銀屑) 

 

Stroke


Stroke (中風) 

 

Sustainable Development Goals

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Students' Participation

In the HKBU Community Service Day 2025, 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 services, while volunteers will be responsible for delivering voluntary services. 

*Please note that the following dates are tentative and may be subject to change.

Role

Organising Committee Members (OC)

Volunteers

Eligibility All HKBU Students

Quota

20 students 

50 Students

Duties

  • Planning and designing both the Service Fair and Community Service Day to raise awareness about diseases. 

  • Guide and support volunteers in their roles during Community Service Day. 

  • Be supportive leaders, focusing on the needs of volunteers and service beneficiaries. 

  • Connect with local organisations and community members for support. 

  • Collect feedback after the events to improve future activities. 

  • Assist the Organising Committee in coordinating activities for Community Service Day. 

  • Bring joy to the service beneficiaries through engaging interactions and activities. 

  • Raise awareness to friends and family about the diseases being highlighted during Community Service Day. 

CCL Recognitionccl

2 CCL Units
(Upon full participation in training, meetings, service day and service fair with satisfactory performance)

1 CCL Unit
(Upon full participation in meeting and service day with satisfactory performance)

Important Dates

Application Deadline 

6 Jan 2025

13 Jan – 18 Feb 2025

Recruitment Interview

10, 13-14 Jan 2025

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OC Training Sessions

Session 1

6 Feb 2025

18:30 - 21:00
Venue: ​AAB301-2

 

 

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Session 2

13 Feb 2025

18:30 - 21:00
Venue: AAB402M

Session 3

27 Feb 2025

Preparatory Meetings with Volunteers 6 Mar 2025
18:30 - 21:00
Venue: ​AAB402KL
Service Day 15 Mar 2025
13:00 - 18:00
Venue: SCC201
Preparation for Service Fair Session 1 20 Mar 2025 18:30 - 21:00
Venue: AAB402KL
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Session 2 27 Mar 2025

Service Fair

1 - 2 Apr 2025
11:00 - 15:00
Amphitheatre, Li Promenade

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Service Details

The Community Service Day aims to spread happiness to individuals facing health challenges by serving patients and their caregivers. HKBU students are encouraged to harness their creativity and empathy to design and implement a series of engaging activities, ensuring a fun experience while cultivating a deeper understanding and compassion towards those affected. 

In addition to the Service Day, a Service Fair will be held at HKBU to promote health information to the public, featuring promotional booths, charity sales, and a human library to raise awareness of the difficulties faced by patients and caregivers. This fair will provide students with the opportunity to share their insights and experiences, fostering greater understanding and empathy towards those affected by these chronic diseases, and inspiring a culture of compassion and proactive engagement within the community. 

  Service Day Service Fair
Date: 15 Mar 2025 (Sat)  1 - 2 Apr 2025 (Tue - Wed)
Time: 13:00 - 18:00 11:00 - 15:00
Venue: HKBU Campus Amphiteheatre, Li Promenade
Service receipients:

Patients with the following diseases and their caregivers.

Including patients suffers from:

 

  • Arthritis (關節炎) 
  • Childhood Cancer (兒童癌症) 
  • Lupus (紅班狼瘡) 
  • Psoriasis (銀屑) 
  • Stroke (中風) 
Purpose:
  • Show support and caring to patients and their caregivers
  • Provide service receipients with a fun and relaxing experience in HKBU
  • Raise the awareness among HKBU students and staff towards patients' difficulties in the society.
  • Introduce the community support to patients and their caregivers 
Services:
  • Opening Ceremony
  • Workshops Designed by HKBU Students
  • Human Library 

  • CCL Workshops 

  • Educational Booth

  • Charity Sales 

 

HKBU Community Service Day 2024
 

"HKBU Community Service Day 2024 - Serve Tour-gather" was held on 13 April 2024. More than 230 beneficiaries explored HKBU's accessible and inclusive campus. They visited other parts of Hong Kong, receiving services from our student volunteers, who designed and delivered those services to foster their creativity and leadership. Prior to the service day, student volunteers also received trainings and guidances from professional staff from NGOs in March. 

Our organising committee recieved the award of "Outstanding Volunteer Team" by the Social Welfare Department, in recognition of their effort and performance in serving different groups of the community.

Check out the highlights of HKBU Community Service Day 2024:

 

Enquiry

Address

Leadership Qualities Centre, Office of Student Affairs,
Room 401, 4/F., The Wing Lung Bank Building for Business Studies, Shaw Campus, Hong Kong Baptist University

Telephone 3411 7436
Email lqc@hkbu.edu.hk