【Project background】
The Joint-U Playground Builder Project has been launched by the University & College YMCA Department since 2021, which 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 100 university students to the Philippines, Cambodia, Mongolia and Chiang Mai to build 6 playgrounds respectively, serving more than 10,000 children. Apart from overseas playground construction, our department has launched a local children 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 Nov 2022 to Auguest 2023
Target:17-29 years old full-time tertiary students (Membership application is open all-year-round. CLICK HERE for membership application.)
Fee: HKD$300 + $200 Deposit (Service Trip fee is not included)
*Deposit is refundable upon 80% or above attendance in preparatory meetings, and full attendance in all local programmes with satisfied performance
Language: Cantonese
Enquiries: Mr. Eason Cheung (3943-9263) / Mr. Tommy Lam (2431-1173) / Email: [email protected]
【Project Timeline】
Content |
Date |
Training Camp |
19-20 Nov, 2022 (overnight camp) |
Regular Preparation Meeting
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Nov 2022 – Aug 2023 24 Jan, 2023 April 2023 June 2023 (*Depend on COVID) July-August 2023 |
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Evaluation Meeting & Sharing Session |
August / September 2023 |
【Interview Arrangement】
Date: 8-9 Nov, 2022
Time: 19:30 – 21:45 (To attend one session only)
Location: Office of University & College YMCA Department, 8/F, Chung Kiu Commercial Building, 47-51 Shantung Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
*Successful applicant will receive an invitation email on or before 4 Nov noon.
【Application Deadline】
30 Oct, 2022 (Sun) (23:59)