[UG] Community Engagement Organisers : Positive Ageing Learners Programme (CEOs- PAL)

Recognised by the Undergraduate Halls - Community Service Hours Scheme

Have you ever thought of serving the seniors in need in the neighboring community with the talents and gifts you have? According to the 2016 Hong Kong census, about 150,000 seniors aged 65 and above live alone, and almost 300,000 elderly live with their spouse. Seniors in social isolation under the pandemic is vulnerable to loneliness, and loneliness is both a contributing factor, and a result, of many physical and mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and even cognitive decline.#

The Providence Foundation's Elderly Care Programme 悟宿基金會「老」吾老計劃 Community Engagement Organisers : Positive Ageing Learners Programme (CEOs- PAL) of the Undergraduate Halls aims to serve seniors in our neighboring Wong Tai Sin community in two ways: Engage with seniors through a series of learning programmes on maintaining a positive ageing AND in a senior-youth buddy team reach out to seniors in social isolation to provide care and support.

Fee:  Free of charge (volunteers are fully sponsored to all training and workshops)
Recognition:  On successful completion, participants will receive 1) a certificate and 2) CCL on recognised activities
Eligibility:  Open to all Undergraduate students, with priority to Halls residents
Major Medium of Instruction:  Cantonese
Application Deadline:  19 September 2022, 1 pm
Selection Interview:  21-22 September 2022
Details and Registration:  HERE

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Sharings from the student volunteers:
“This programme undoubtedly provided me with the opportunities to improve my communication skills when interacting with the elderly buddies.”

“It allows me to get to know more about the current situations of elderly people in Hong Kong and enables me to increase my further knowledge and skills in communication, civic engagement, and cultural diversity.”

"I learned a lot about positive ageing and other related topics. For example, the talk about dementia was very useful to my profession, and I can share the information with my family."

Sharings from the elderly volunteers:
“在這次活動裏，我認識了幾位大學生朋友，從而我們了解多些年青人的性格和興趣，有助彼此的溝通，相處上更加融洽。”

“我很多謝你們幫助我們預備了這麼多節目! 每個參加者都很歡喜，大家都很開心高興。”
 

Discover more about CEOs-PAL 2021-2022: https://youtu.be/a3glBPvPCS8

For enquiries, please meet the Hall Life Team at S1902 in the Undergraduate Halls or write to  hall_edu@hkbu.edu.hk.




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