The details are as follows:
Training Programme (training period: 18 July - 29 August 2016)
It includes talks, workshops, sharing sessions, visits to organizations and attractions as well as a "Young Service Stars" Competition. After satisfactory completion of the training, participants will be officially appointed as Hong Kong Young Ambassadors.
Service Programme (term of service: 1 September 2016 – 31 July 2017)
Appointed Young Ambassadors will help promote a hospitable Hong Kong, and foster the spirit of service excellence and appreciation during the coming school year.
Eligibility
- Aged 15 or above on 18 July 2016
- Full-time Hong Kong students who are studying at a local secondary school/ tertiary institution OR going to study/ studying at a high school/ tertiary institution outside Hong Kong
- Able to communicate confidently in Cantonese, English and Putonghua
- Committed to serving the community
Application Procedure
Details of this programme and application form can be downloaded at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/osa/sacs. One set of the following printed documents should be submitted to the Student Services Centre on 1/F, Benjamin Franklin Centre by 5:45pm on 3 June 2016 (Friday):
- A duly completed application form (Part F should be left blank)
- A copy of CUHK Student ID Card
- A copy of university academic transcripts
- A copy of Report of Experiential Learning Activities (ELA Report) of Student Development Portfolio (SDP)
- Documentary proof/ certificate copies of voluntary/ community/ in-school service in the past 5 years in chronological order (if applicable)
- Documentary proof/ certificate copies of skills and interests in chronological order (if applicable)
- An English essay of no less than 200 words on "How would you break the ice with and show your friendliness to visitors whom you greet?"
Selection Procedure
- Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed on 25, 26 June, 3, 5 or 11 July 2016.
- Applicants will be informed of the result by email.
Fee
Selected applicants have to pay a nominal fee of HK$150 to the organizer upon confirmation.
For enquiry, please contact Miss Lee of the Student Activities Section at 3943 1978.