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HSMC x AU Service-learning Trip 2016/17

HSMC x AU
Service-learning Trip 2016/17

This year, from 16th to 29th July, 15 HSMC students from the HSMC Volunteer Team Student Organising Committee and 20 students of the Asia University joined hands to serve the local community. The first part of the programme took students to Food Angel, homes for the aged and hostel for the mentally disabled persons in Hong Kong, and engage in caring projects coordinated by HSMC Volunteer Team Members. In the reciprocal visit to Taiwan, students reached out the the homeless, children with disabilities and the abandoned animals.

Beyond engagement in services, discussions on social policy and community support services between two places were conducted to enhance students’ understanding on these issues.

今年，15位恒管義工隊學生籌委會成員及20位亞洲大學的同學一同參與為期兩星期的服務學習交流計劃，攜手為兩地的弱勢社群送上關懷。計劃的首星期於香港進行，同學分別到「惜食堂」、弱能人士宿舍及安老院參質由恒義組織的關懷活動。台灣方面，同學到訪各機構與身心障礙的兒童、流浪動身互動，更到台中火車站探訪街友（露宿者）。
除社會服務外，是次交流亦讓兩地同學就香港及台灣的社會政策、對弱勢社群的照顧及支援有更深入的討論及交流，令是次服務學習體驗更具啟發性。

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HSMC x Asia University Service-learning Exchange Programme

HSUHK x Taiwan

In collaboration with the Asia University, the Student Affairs Office first launched the ‘HSUHK​ x Asia University Service-learning Exchange Programme’ in 2015/16. Emphasising on students’ civic and social engagement, the programme provides students the opportunities to reach out to the community and to enhance their awareness of different social issues in a global context, through reciprocal visit between Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Programme Features

  1. Reciprocal Visit: The service-learning trip is conducted in both Hong Kong and Taiwan, allowing students to understand the social situations, policies and community support services and make comparison between two places.
  2. Student-led Services: Students will work together as the organising committee on itinerary design, service planning, liaison with NGOs, service implementation and volunteer management.
  3. Project-based Learning: Based on a specific topic (e.g. poverty), students will engage not only in community services, but also researches, discussions and sharing sessions, exchanging ideas with other participants and giving suggestions to the support provided to the underprivileged.

Programme Highlights

HSUHK x AU Service-learning Trip 2016/17

HSUHK x AU Service-learning Trip 2015/16

 

Students' Sharing

我會用「獲益良多」來總結這次服務學習交流。從不同的服務中，我有機會與社會上的弱勢社群有更多面對面的交流，讓我明白到社會上有很多人都豐衣足食、活在幸福之中的同時，有很多「隱藏」的群體，無論動物或人，都需要我們的幫助。個人成長方面，我從實戰中學到應該如何安排一個活動，特別是兼顧微小的細節和臨場的應變是十分重要的。事前的準備工作當然不容忽視，但準備得再周密，在活動中亦有機會出現一些難以預料或控制的因素。這次身兼參加者與籌辦者，訓練我處事要更靈活變通。

最後，我很感激這個服務學習交流計劃，讓我有機會與來自台灣的同學在文化、社會服務有深入的交流，也讓我認識到一班很好的朋友。

Timmy CHIU (Class of 2017)
Participant, 2016/17

這是我第一次離開香港到外地參與義工服務，所以感觸很大。台灣關懷弱勢社群的方式，較多是一些自發的行動。以探訪街友為例，亞大的同學不會像我們一樣局限於與機構合作舉辦活動，而是保持著「只要有心，就可行善」的理念—他們積極地在社區募捐，盡自己所能幫助弱勢社群，這一點我認為是值得大家去學習的。

其次，台灣同學服務社會的熱誠亦遠比我們多。我們總是覺得做義工就能幫助別人，台灣同學以行動證明這樣並不足夠，參與是第一步，用心交流、細心照顧服務對象才是真正的行善，這次服務學習交流讓我對參與義工服務有更深刻的體會、更成熟的想法。

Grace YEONG (BBA, Year 3)
Participant, 2016/17

在台灣和香港的服務中，我看到了很多真誠而不求回報的助人之心，我亦敬佩機構職員、照顧者和義工們都願意獻出自己的力量，為社區帶來多一點光輝。反觀香港，我們的社會較為崇尚物質、功利主義，對人或事有太多計較；或許香港人每天都太忙碌，有時候忙得只顧著自己，忽略了身邊的人。

面對現時的社會問題，我們可以放慢一點步伐，多看看四周，有時可能因為一句溫暖的問侯，已經可以幫助沮喪、失望的人尋回生命的希望。

Tammy FAN (BBA, Year 2)
Participant, 2016/17

在這十四天的港台志工交流，我們探訪了不同的團體及機構。從服務和體驗過程裡，我們都學到了不少，尤其與人溝通的技巧，因為足夠的溝通才可以讓彼此了解想法，再作調整，令活動更順利地進行。

這次的義工交流，我認識了一群善良、充滿愛心又好玩的朋友們，能和他們一起做服務真的十分有意思。雖然完了這十四天後就要各散東西，但幸好我們仍然有繼續聯絡，保持彼此的友誼。

Mandy CHU (BBA-MGT, Year 3)
Participant, 2015/16

首先，感謝恒管給予我寶貴的機會，讓我在課室以外學到更多。雖然十四天的志工旅程完結了，但是所得的經驗卻畢生受用。在與人合作方面，活動令我明白團隊配合的重要性，我們一隊十個人需要安排亞大學生在港七天的行程，大大小小的事也要仔細處理、分工合作，令我明白了隊員之間的磨合和配合的重要性。

另外，在個人成長方面，活動讓我更尊重長者。…現在，我們對他們的關心，其實是一份尊重，感謝他們曾經為社會付出。長者的大半生歷練讓我學會珍惜、關懷及尊重他們。

Yammi LAM (BBA-MGT, Year 3)
Participant, 2015/16

University YMCA®

University YMCA®

The first University & College YMCA® was established in 2003 by the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong. Uni-Y/College-Y® is a life building process that empowers, equips and prepares students to be future leaders with global vision and perspective.

University YMCA® (HSUHK) was established in 2011, strives for and nurtures a balanced development in students’ spirit, mind and body, in compliance with the mottos of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, in addition to fulfill the mission statement of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong.

Three core areas:

  1. Global Citizenship: To broaden members’ horizons and nurture them into responsible global citizens through study and service trips
  2. Community Engagement: To raise members’ awareness and understanding of social issues and promote their concern for the disadvantaged through voluntary services and activities related to social issues
  3. Christian Action: To spread the Christian teachings and facilitate members to become humble servant leaders through diversified experience

News and upcoming events

Download Area
Membership Form

Membership Fee
1 year – $30
3 years – $80
4 + 1 years – $90 (Special Offer Valid until 30th November 2024)

Find Out More

Facebook: uniy.hsuhk
Instagram: uniy.hsuhk

Enquiry

Ms. Vicky Wong (Assistant Student Development Officer – University YMCA)

Tel: 3963 5519

Monday-Friday: 9:00 to 18:00

(Lunch Time: 13:00-14:00)

Email : uniyhsuhk@ymca.org.hk

VolTrekkers Service-learning Scheme

VolTrekkers Service-learning Scheme

VolTrekkers Service-learning Training Scheme is organized by Student Affairs Office (SAO) and supported by Hong Kong Shun Lung Yan Chak Foundation Limited (香港順龍仁澤基金會) which aims at providing solid service-learning experience to HSUHK students and fostering them to become global citizens. Students can plan and implement their own service projects through this Scheme under the support and guidance from SAO.

Scheme Introduction

 

Through the scheme, students will be able to come into close contact with the service target and thus have a deeper understanding and reflection on a specific social issue.  

They can learn, grow, and enrich their life experience by planning, implementing, reflecting, and evaluating their service experience. After the completion of the whole program, students can equip numerous skills such as research, interpersonal communication, problem solving and program design.
 

The Scheme is divided into THREE stages:

Stage 1- Participating in various trainings on specific social issues

The scheme provides a flexible training schedule for students to select suitable training based on their own learning needs. Participants can increase their understanding on specific social issues and to equip themselves on social service planning in the next stage.


Stage 2 – Forming team to initiate your own Community Care Project!

Participants will form service teams to design their own community caring projects. They will be involved in itinerary design, service planning and project coordination alongside the SAO as well as local service partners. 

Getting the guidance from service-learning tutor (served by NGO partners), participants will have a deeper understanding and reflection on a specific social issue, and successfully design the service which can fit the service target’s needs.

Stage 3 – Engaging in a fully/partially FUNDED Overseas service-learning trip

Selected students from stage 2 will be invited to join an overseas service-learning trip. Participants will understand more about the social issues in international aspects.

Participants will be involved in assessing needs of service targets, conceiving feasible and sustainable service projects, having post-service evaluation and reflection after returning back to HK. 

Scheme Timeline

第一階段：社會議題及服務培訓
Stage 1: Social Issue and Service Training

對象：香港恒生大學本科生
Target：Undergraduate student of HSUHK

語言：廣東話
Language：Cantonese

日期Date

集合地點

內容Content

報名 Registration 

1/11/2023
(Wed)

15:00-16:30

The Inspiring

食鹽多過你食米 ＠ 塑膠彩布藝繪畫工作坊
Fabric Painting Workshop by Elderly Teacher

主題：本地長者議題
Theme:  Elderly Issue

合作伙伴：基督教香港信義會沙田護老坊
Partner: Shatin Caring Centre, ELCHK

已完結
CLOSED

10/11/2023
(Fri)

12:15-13:45

The Inspiring

那日中午，我坐上了恒大開往「過去」的時光機… @基層兒童活動體驗

主題：基層兒童
Theme:  Underprivileged Children Issue

合作伙伴：基督教香港信義會北區青少年綜合服務中心 Guest: North District Integrated Youth Service Centre, ELCHK

已完結
CLOSED

 16/11/2023
(Thu)
14:00-15:30		M909

假如我變成了… ＠ 殘疾人士生活體驗
“If I were a…” Experiencing the Daily Challenges of People with Disabilities

主題：關懷殘疾人士
Theme:  Caring for Disabled Persons

合作伙伴：香港復康聯盟
Rehabilitation Alliance Hong Kong 

嘉賓：香港復康聯盟總幹事 William Chan
Guest: William Chan, General Secretary of Rehabilitation Alliance Hong Kong 

已完結
CLOSED

    


*如上述培訓活動之參加者有意參與第二及第三階段的「本地服務學習實踐」及「海外服務學習體驗」，參加者將獲優先考慮
*If the participants of Stage 1 activities are interested in participating in Stage 2 & 3 , they will be given higher priority

第二階段：本地服務學習實踐
Stage 2: Experiential-learning on planning service project

對象：對社會服務有熱誠之香港恒生大學本科生
Target:  Undergraduate student of HSUHK,
with strong passion for social service aspect

語言：廣東話
Language ：Cantonese

日期
Date

內容
Content

30 Oct –
21 Nov 2023

招募期
Recruitment Period 

6-17 Nov 2023

VolTrekkers展覽及招募攤位
Exhibition and Promotion Booth

21 Nov 2023

截止招募
Application Deadline

 

20-24 Nov 2023

面試
Interview

6 Dec 2023

迎新及團隊訓練日
Orientation and Team Building Day

Dec 2023-Jan 2024

培訓、組隊安排、與「服務學習導師」會面及交流
Training, Forming Team, meeting with Service-learning Tutor

Jan – Apr 2024

提交服務計劃書及推行本地服務
Proposal submission, and local service implementation

May 2024

服務隊伍分享會及入選名單公佈
Sharing Session, and Stage 3 participant list announcement 

(計劃將資助入選成員進行第三階段的海外服務學習)
(selected members will be subsided to engage in overseas service-learning trip)
第三階段：海外服務學習體驗及交流
Stage 3: Overseas Service-learning Trip

日期
Date

May – Aug 2024

對象
Target

本計劃第二階段之參加者
Students who are the Phase 2 participants of this program  

條件
Condition

完成第二階段，並獲評為優秀隊員
Completed the Phase 2 and awarded as the outstanding team 

費用
Fee

全免 / 大額資助
Fully / Partially Subsidized

地點
Location

馬來西亞 / 越南
Malaysia / Vietnam
*subject to change

Highlights of Past Scheme

VolTrekkers Booklet 2022/23

VolTrekkers Booklet 2020/21

VolTrekkers Booklet 2018/19

Enquiry

Student Development & Campus Life Section

Email: sdcl.sao@hsu.edu.hk

Tel.: 3963 5560

Student Ambassadors Programme

Student Ambassadors Programme

Programme Objectives

  • To develop and explore students’ unique potentials to become professional Student Ambassadors of the University and future leaders
  • To serve and promote the University to the public
  • To demonstrate and spread the “To Learn + To Serve” spirit

 

HSUHK Student Ambassadors 2023-24 Application

Application Form and Details

Sign Up for an Online Briefing Session

Application Deadline: 4 October 2023 (Wed)

Training/ Services Highlight

Highlight of 2022/23
Student Ambassadors 2022/23
Kick Off Meeting
Personality Dimensions Workshop
Business Etiquette Workshop
Inauguration Ceremony
Services
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Highlight of 2021/22
Student Ambassadors 2021/22
Kick Off Meeting
Personality Dimensions Workshop
Business Etiquette Workshop
Inauguration Ceremony
Services
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Highlight of 2020/21
Student Ambassadors 2020/21
Kick Off Meeting
Personality Dimensions Workshop
Business Etiquette Workshop
Campus Tour Training
Public Speaking Workshop
Team Building Workshop
Inauguration Ceremony
Services
Highlight of 2019/20
Student Ambassadors 2019-20
Student Ambassadors 2019-20
Student Ambassadors 2019-20
Kick Off Meeting
Training Camp
Personality Dimensions Workshop
Grooming Workshop
Services
Closing Gathering
Highlight of 2018/19
Highlight of 2017/18

Dec 2017 Training Camp
Jan 2018 Business Etiquette Workshop
Feb 2018 Public Speaking Workshop
Mar 2018 Inauguration Ceremony

Enquiry

Sherry Chan

Email: sherrychan@hsu.edu.hk

Tel: 3963 5006

 

Peer Mentor Scheme

Peer Mentor Scheme

“Peer Mentor Scheme” – spreading love in the campus

The Student Affairs Office, Peer Mentor Scheme launched in the academic year of 2015-16 academic year to promote caring atmosphere in the campus.

The theme “ABYS (Always By Your Side)” is designed for 2017-18 academic year to foster a positive and caring atmosphere on the HSUHK campus, promote help-seeking behavior when having emotional distress or feeling suicidal, and lower the stigma associated with mental health difficulties by receiving available social and professional support. The project also aims to train a group of Peer Mentors who are able to identify and assist students with social adjustment and psychological needs, and make referral to professional when necessary.

Senior Peer Mentors who served as Peer Mentors last year will act as the key organizers in this project under the professional advice by counselors and staff from Student Affairs Office. Senior Peer Mentors will also support the training of Peer Mentors and initiate caring activities in campus to achieve the project objectives.

Coached by Counsellors of Personal Growth & Counseling, Peer Mentors will attend a series of systematic training to facilitate participant’s peer helping skills, and will organize Student Initiated Programs to help students better understand themselves and facilitate the process of Peer Mentors to identify the students with emotional or mental needs for referral to professionals. Peer Mentors will also be awarded with a certificate of participation for contributing and taking part in the trainings and events held by the program through Peer Mentors Recognition Ceremony in the end of the project.