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Overseas & Local Internship

Since 2004, the Global Y Trainee Programme has served almost 1,000 students to gain overseas working experience across over 30 countries and regions in 6 continents and continually received positive feedback from students.
Jointly organised by the University & College YMCA Department and different service units of Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong since 2020, the YM Talents Local Summer Internship Programme aims to provide a platform for university students to unleash their potential in various aspects, explore their possibilities and understand the operation of NGOs in Hong Kong.

Global Y Trainee Programme
Participants’ Sharing

Chan Kong Ying

Chan Kong Ying - Uni-Y (PolyU)

CVJM Kreisverband, Germany

The programme has broadened my horizons. During my internship, I was given opportunities to try different jobs. In my free time, my host family always brought me to visit different social service department in Siegerland. It was also a good chance for me to explore the culture in Germany.

Yeung Chi Hing

Yeung Chi Hing – Uni-Y (CUHK)

YMCA Lviv, Ukraine

A lot of excursions to the city and the countryside were arranged for us and we all enjoyed the happy times together. Through these experiences, I learnt a lot more about Ukraine and changed my impression to this country.

Chu Fung Laam

Chu Fung Laam - Uni-Y (HKU)

YMCA Seoul, Korea

I have learnt a lot and tried many things which I would rarely have chance to join, such as water sports and survival swimming. Also, the Korean workplace culture which I experienced can greatly assist with my academic study and career preparation in the future.

Li Chung Mui

Li Chung Mui - Uni-Y (PolyU)

YMCA Gisborne, New Zealand

It was an excellent experience to live and work in New Zealand. I am happy to experience a totally different living style from Hong Kong in Gisborne. I really enjoyed a laid-back lifestyle and the nature. People in New Zealand are welcoming and nice. The YMCA members are helpful and supportive.

YM Talents Local Summer Internship Programme
Participants’ Sharing

Cheng Chi Hang

Cheng Chi Hang - Uni-Y (CUHK)

Y's Men's - YMCA Wong Yi Chau Youth Camp

The campsite offers unique opportunities to be programme facilitators with the combination of high events and sea challenges. Each activity would carry its leading techniques and safety precautions, as well as fine adjustments in delivery with respect to the age and the training purpose of the clients. There are loads of skills, either soft or hard, to be acquainted from sharings from colleagues, as well as first-hand experiences from facilitative work during the programme.

Chan Kin Wang

Chan Kin Wang - Uni-Y (CUHK)

Wu Kwai Sha Youth Village

I am very grateful to the YMCA for giving me this opportunity to learn the experience and skills of leading children in camp activities, as well as meeting a group of capable and helpful friends, which has made my summer holiday very fulfilling and enjoyable.

Lui Justin Hei Yeung

Lui Justin Hei Yeung - Uni-Y (PolyU)

Kornhill Centre

The two-month internship in Kornhill Centre has provided a platform to transfer and consolidate my learnings into real-life settings as a social work student. I am thankful to my colleagues and my partner for bringing such a valuable and memorable experience in my last year of university life.

Achievements

University & College YMCA Department

香港中華基督教青年會 - 大學及學院青年會部 Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong - University & College YMCA Department

8/F, Chung Kiu Commercial Building, 47-51 Shantung Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong