Joint-U Playground Builder Project 9.0 - Apply Now!
15-09-2023
【Project Background】
The Joint-U Playground Builder Project aims to recruit passionate students from different universities to organise activities for children in Hong Kong, to build playground in developing countries and to promote children's play right both locally and globally.
Since 2016, the University & College YMCA Department has led more than 120 university students to the Philippines, Cambodia, Mongolia and Chiang Mai to build 7 playgrounds respectively, serving more than 10,000 children. Apart from overseas playground construction, our department has launched a local children's service named “Handmade Playground” in 2018, which aims to address the problem of “lack of play” and internet addiction among children in Hong Kong by upcycling different eco-friendly materials into therapeutic playground facilities. The project has brought immense impact to children, and it was well recognised by the Agency For Volunteer Service in 2020.
【Project Details】
Purpose: Recruit tertiary students with passion for children service to promote children’s play right locally and globally
Period: From Oct 2023 to Mar 2024 (Please refer to the project timeline)
Eligibility: Full-time tertiary students aged 17 to 29 with valid University & College YMCA membership (Membership application is open all-year-round. CLICK HERE for membership application.)
Overseas Service Trip Location: Luang Prabang, Laos
Fee: HKD$8,000# + $1,000 Deposit* (Including YMCA Subsidy, flight tickets, meal, accommodation, insurance and construction fee etc.)
# $1,000 subsidy will be offered to participants who obtain the "YM Global Citizenship Award Scheme" Gold Award
*Deposit is refundable upon completion of the programme. See "Programme Remarks" for more details.
Language: Cantonese
【Project Timeline】
| Content | Date | Venue |
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Training Day and First Preparation Meeting （Compulsory） - Team building and briefing on programme details - Preparation meeting for overseas children service
|
28 Oct 2023 (Sat) |
The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
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Service Trip Preparation Meeting* - Preparation for overseas children service and cultural exchange activities |
2, 9, 23 Nov & 21 Dec 2023 (Thu) 19:30-22:00
|
Mong Kok Holistic Development Centre |
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Laos Service Trip (9 days) - Playground Construction, Children Service - Cultural Exchange & Exploration Activities
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29 Dec 2023 to 8 Jan 2024 （Exact dates to be confirmed） | Luang Prabang, Laos |
|
Local Service Preparation Meeting (4 Sessions) |
25 Jan 2024 (Thu)
|
Mong Kok Holistic Development Centre |
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Local Service （Compulsory） |
17 Mar 2024 (Sun) 10:00-18:00 |
To be confirmed |
*We reserve the right to cancel the overseas service trip for those who fail to attend all preparation meetings.
【Programme Remarks】
1. Deposit is fully refundable upon completion of all pre-trip meetings, overseas trip, post-trip meetings & activities and requirements of "YM Global Citizenship Award Scheme" Gold Award, with satisfactory performance throughout the programme.
2 Participants MUST attend all preparation meetings before departure. The University & College YMCA Department reserves the right to terminate the participation of any individual in the programme and participants may be liable for any costs incurred from the programme, if they fail to attend all preparation meetings without pre-approval. An exemption may apply to participants who can provide written proofs (such as unavoidable academic reasons/sick leave) in case they cannot attend any session of the programme.
3. Participants who are awarded with "YM Global Citizenship Award Scheme" Gold Award can obtain $1,000 subsidy.
4. The University & College YMCA Department of Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong reserves the right of final decision for any disputes.
【Enquiriess】
Mr. Tommy Lam (2431-1173) / Email: [email protected]
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