COVID-19 Relief: Home deliveries for isolating elderly in Tin Shui Wai

Description: With most of Hong Kong’s elderly self-isolating, afraid and unable to leave their homes, help from the city’s volunteers is desperately needed to support their immediate needs and well-being. Assistance from volunteers also reduces the burden on stretched and under-resourced elderly centres acting as a virtual lifeline for the people they support. ​ Volunteer roles: ​ Volunteers will collect grocery items and other necessities from a local elderly centre and deliver them directly to the doorsteps of self-isolating elderly in the district. ​ Volunteers will receive a short briefing and protective gear (masks, gloves, and hand sanitizers) upon arriving at the centre. Two volunteers will form a team to pack and deliver care packages to five households. After leaving the package on the elderly individual’s doorstep, the volunteer will knock on the door to inform them before leaving. Volunteer safety: Centre staff and volunteers will adopt HandsOn Hong Kong COVID-19 safety precautions in-line with Centre for Health Protection guidelines. If you have any questions regarding this service, please directly email to hohk@handsonhongkong.org 活動簡介：因應疫情影響，香港大部分長者都擔心或無法外出，唯有留在家中自我隔離以保障健康，因此這些弱勢群體迫切需要義工的幫助，來幫助滿足他們的日常需求。服務同時會減輕社區中心疫情期間的工作負擔。 義工角色： 每位義工抵達中心之時，中心工作人員將會提供指引及相關保護物品（口罩、手套及酒精搓手液）。 在自我保護裝備完成之後，義工將幫忙將遞送物資分裝入袋。 兩人一組送達至五位長者。遞送過程中， 請義工敲門告知長者，物資已放置門口再離去。 義工安全： 中心及義工遵守COVID-19預防措施指引。 如有任何查詢，請直接電郵至 hohk@handsonhongkong.org

Tin Shui Wai, New Territories

3/6/20 15:00 + more

COVID-19 Relief: Refurbishing computers to support disadvantaged students

Description: Given the impact of COVID-19, schools are suspended and online teaching is the only way for students to learn currently. However, many students from low income families are not equipped with computers or other technologies that are essential for learning from home. Crossroads Foundation is now urgently seeking for volunteers to refurbish a large number of used computers donated by companies, for immediate distribution to disadvantaged students in Hong Kong. *No prior IT experience needed for volunteers--just an ability to follow clear instructions. Volunteers who can sign up for two sessions per week are preferable and highly encouraged. Remarks: In response to COVID-19, volunteers should please bring and wear their own masks during service. Centre staff and volunteers will adopt HandsOn Hong Kong COVID-19 safety precautions in-line with Centre for Health Protection guidelines.

So Kwun Wat, New Territories

9/6/20 10:00 + more

COVID-19 Relief:Supporting the Processing and Shipping Department at Crossroads

Description: Given the impact of COVID-19, vulnerable groups are in a greater need. Crossroads Foundation is now urgently seeking volunteers to: Sorting and packing donated goods: This is the main task in our processing departments (e.g. toys, household goods, clothing, and book departments). Or heavy work: The work involved in our shipping and furniture departments can often include heavy work (e.g. preparing furniture for shipments, loading containers, and unloading trucks). Volunteers who can sign up for two sessions per week are preferable and highly encouraged. Remarks: In response to COVID-19, volunteers should please bring and wear their own masks during service. Centre staff and volunteers will adopt HandsOn Hong Kong COVID-19 safety precautions in-line with Centre for Health Protection guidelines.

So Kwun Wat, New Territories

3/6/20 10:00 + more

Family Opportunity: Soap Recycling 10:30 a.m. session

Description: At this event you will help to prepare soap donated by hotels for recycling and distribution to underprivileged families and schools in disadvantaged communities around the world, particularly in Asia. Your help in the recycling of soaps from hotels in Hong Kong also promotes environmental protection. Volunteers will help with sorting, carving and recycling soap. Guidance will be given by Soap Cycling staff. All volunteers who attend this activity must be registered with HandsOn Hong Kong. If you wish to have a friend or family member join you on this activity, they must first register with Hands On and sign up for the activity. Volunteers should be at least 12 years of age to attend this activity without a parent or guardian. Volunteers want to bring their children who age over 6, please create children's account and sign them up along with your registration or send us an email to HOHK@handsonhongkong.org to register. Sessions will be canceled in the short time due to availability of the schedule as well as the sign up numbers (Min 5). *Please read the safety guidelines before you register to this event.* https://www.dropbox.com/s/hg3onf1kmm3fuck/SC%20Volunteer%20Guidelines%202018.03.docx?dl=0

Kwai Chung, New Territories

7/6/20 10:30 + more

Help Out with Beach Cleaning in Nim Shue Wan

Description: Plastic Free Seas is hosting a community beach cleanup. Gloves and bags will be provided. Volunteers must wear masks, closed-toe shoes, bring a full reusable water bottle, sun protection and bug spray. Remarks: Experienced staff will be on hand to make this an interesting and educational experience for volunteers. Volunteers are expected to refrain from bringing single-use items to the beach, such as disposable plastic bottles, rain coats, etc. Directions for (Nim Shue Wan): Take the 8:30am or 1:30pm ferry from Central Ferry Pier #3 as appropriate then head to Nim Shue Wan beach (see map) for a 9am or 2pm start. It’s 5 min walk. Upon arrival at the beach, let the staff know that you are with HandsOn Hong Kong. Please be reminded that volunteers cannot bring along a friend or family member who did not sign up for this event on the day. All volunteers must sign up for the session through this link. Please note this activity is only open to individuals. Companies should contact Plastic Free Seas directly to find out about their corporate programs.

Nim Shue Wan, Discovery Bay

13/6/20 9:00

Training session: Phone call support for the elderly (COVID-19 crisis relief)

This program is made possible with support from the HKEX Foundation. Description: With most of Hong Kong’s elderly self-isolating, afraid and unable to leave their homes, help from the city’s volunteers is desperately needed to support the mental health of these vulnerable individuals. The effects of social isolation can include anxiety, depression, and even cognitive decline. Volunteer roles: Each volunteer will be assigned one elderly individual to call on the phone and check in with twice a week. They will provide social connection and emotional support and help their district’s elderly centre to determine their well-being and immediate needs. Each volunteer joining this support-program must be available a minimum of twice a week over a four-week period starting from June 16th. Please note that we may extend this program to support the elderly individuals for a longer period. Online training session: This will be conducted through Zoom. The meeting link will be sent to volunteers by email on or before June 5th. Attending this training session is a prerequisite for joining this service program. All volunteers who attend this activity must be registered with HandsOn Hong Kong. If you have any questions regarding this service, please directly email to hohk@handsonhongkong.org 活動簡介：因應疫情影響，香港大部分長者都擔心或無法外出，唯有留在家中自我隔離以保障健康，因此這些弱勢群體迫切需要義工的幫助，來支援他們的心理健康。社會隔離的影響可能包括焦慮，沮喪甚至認知能力下降。 義工角色：每位義工將獲分配一名長者的聯絡方式，義工需每週分別致電兩次，提供社交聯繫和情感支持，並幫助中心了解他們的健康和迫切需要。 此計劃將從6月16日開始實行，每位義工必須至少每週致電長者兩次，並能參與整個為期四週的計劃。請注意，我們可能會擴展此計劃，以支持長者更長的時間。 線上訓練會：這將通過Zoom進行。會議連結將於6月5日或之前通過電子郵件發送給義工。參加此簡介會是加入此服務計劃的先決條件。所有參加者須為牽手‧香港會員。 如有任何查詢，請直接電郵至 hohk@handsonhongkong.org

Hong Kong

6/6/20 14:00

Youth Opportunity: Deliver Necessities and Warmth to Homeless in Sham Shui Po

Description: On this Sham Shui Po Kindness Walk, you will be serving roughly 100 homeless individuals and a large community of elderly and street cleaners. Apart from building connections with the homeless community, you will provide and distribute necessities including food, drink, toiletries, clothing and free laundry to the needy. ImpactHK’s aim for these walks is to build trust through kindness. As a charity, they are on the streets at least once per day and their focus on building friendships is giving people a true second chance. In order to sustain housing and job creation initiatives by ImpactHK, we encourage each participant to donate $100 or more. This walk starts from ImpactHK’s centre, The Guestroom, and takes nearly two hours to complete. Bring a reusable bag to carry the items to hand out. Parental guidance is required for volunteers under the age of 18. We do not suggest this walk for children under 10. Remarks: Volunteers who age below 18 years old and above 10 years old want to join this service, a guardian should sign up to this activity. After successful registration, please send an email to hohk@handsonhongkong.org to inquire for the availability. All volunteers who attend this activity must be registered with HandsOn Hong Kong. If you wish to have a friend or family member join you on this activity, they must first register with Hands On and sign up for the activity.

Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon

4/6/20 20:00 + more

Youth opportunity: Help at Food Station in Lai Chi Kok

Description: Food Angel is a food rescue and food assistance program with the mission of "Waste Not, Hunger Not, With Love". The program rescues edible surplus food from different sectors of the food industry that would otherwise be disposed of as waste. Following strict safety protocols, the rescued food items will then be prepared as nutritious hot meals in our central kitchens and be redistributed to serve the underprivileged communities in Hong Kong. Volunteers will be preparing the recycled vegetables, e.g. cutting away the yellowish parts, which will be transferred to our kitchens for cooking. All volunteers who attend this activity must be registered with HandsOn Hong Kong. If you wish to have a friend or family member join you on this activity, they must first register with Hands On and sign up for the activity.

Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon

8/6/20 9:00 + more