Description: LOVE 21 is a charity dedicated to bettering the lives of those living with Down syndrome and autism in Hong Kong through physical activity and nutrition. They run a variety of sport and exercise classes and provide health and nutrition programme. Volunteer roles: Assist the Sports Instructor in teaching a group of 8-12 children or young people age 12-30 and with Down Syndrome to play various types of sports, ranging from dance, yoga and tennis. 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 HandsOn and sign up for the activity.

San Po Kong, Kowloon

28/10/20 17:00 + more

The program is made possible by Drs Richard Charles & Esther Yewpick Lee Charitable 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 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

Tai Wai, New Territories

19/11/20 14:00 + more

The program is made possible by Drs Richard Charles & Esther Yewpick Lee Charitable 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 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

29/10/20 14:30 + more

Description: More than 20% of our population lives in poverty, surviving on less than HK$4,000 each month and was struggling to make ends meet even before this pandemic. Now, with many of them living in fear and having their livelihoods impacted, they are in more dire need than ever. Part of the burden on Hong Kong’s low-income families (and the community centres acting as their lifeline), can be eased through the provision of relief Care Packages. Each pack will last a household for one week. Volunteer roles: · Volunteers will receive a short briefing and protective gear (masks, gloves, and hand sanitizers) upon arriving at the community centre. · Volunteers will help to sort and assemble Care Package items including essential food and hygiene items and other necessities · Please be aware of the service involves heavy lifting. 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：超過20％的人口生活在貧困中，每月靠少於4,000港元生存，他們甚至在疫情之前都在努力維持生計。 現在，由於他們許多人生活在恐懼中並且生計受到影響，這些人比以往任何時候都更加迫切需要幫忙。 提供物資可以減輕香港低收入家庭（以及為其提供服務的社區中心）的部分負擔。 每份物資包將支援一個家庭一週的生活所需。 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）。 義工將幫忙把遞送物資分裝入袋。 請注意此服務涉及重物搬運。 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

No. 12 Hill, Kowloon

31/10/20 9:00

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

7/11/20 14:00

Description: Plastic Free Seas is hosting a community beach cleanup. Gloves and bags will be provided. Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes, bring a full reusable water bottle, sun protection and bug spray. Remarks: This activity welcomes families to sign up — children aged 5 - 15 to be accompanied by an adult. Experienced staff will be on hand to make this an interesting and educational experience for the family. Volunteers should be at least 15 years of age to attend this activity without a parent or guardian. Volunteers want to bring their children who age over 5, please create children's account and sign them up along with your registration or send us an email to HOHK@handsonhongkong.org to register. Volunteers are expected to refrain from bringing single-use items to the beach, such as disposable plastic water bottles, rain coats, etc. If you are coming from Central, take the 8.30am or 1:30pm ferry from Central Ferry Pier #3 as appropriate. Follow signs to the buses and take the T4 or the T9 to the North Plaza (last stop). If you are coming from Sunny Bay or Tung Chung MTR, note there are buses which will take you directly to the North Plaza. Click here to find out the bus schedules. If you register minimum 10 days before the event and plan to travel by ferry from Central Ferry Pier #3 to DB, your return trip will be free of charge if arrangements are made ahead of time. You will receive the details within a week of the event by email. The free ferry ride must be used on the same day as the beach cleanup. Note that this is a trial offer for Community Beach Cleanups until March. Upon arrival at the beach, let the staff know that you are with HandsOn Hong Kong. Please note this activity is only open to individuals and families. Companies should contact Plastic Free Seas directly to find out about their corporate programs.

Discovery Bay, New Territories

5/12/20 9:00

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 10, please create children's account and sign them up along with your registration or send us an email to HOHK@handsonhongkong.org to register. Please note that given the current COVID-19 situation, Soap Cycling does not accept kids younger than 10 years-old. 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

1/11/20 10:00 + more

活動簡介：服務將會協助即將畢業的智障學生培訓面試技能及提升他們面對新的環境，如何同人溝通及快速調整自己。 學校希望透過一系列的工作坊加強他們的面試技巧，以及學會應對新的工作環境。因為疫情，本服務將會以網上課堂的形式進行。 所有參與義工都必須為牽手香港的註冊義工。如有親友希望參與是次活動，必須先註冊成為牽手香港的義工， 然後再登記此活動。 備註：我們正在尋找能操流利中文、願意定時於五日工作天期間（每月一次或兩次，你將要與其他隊伍之隊長輪更）參與此項義工服務的義工隊長。如有義工隊長希望參加，請電郵至hohk@handsonhongkong.org，標題請註明「 保良局陳麗玲（百週年）學校職業培訓活動義工隊長申請」。 Description: Employment is a huge change for a child with intellectual disabilities. The school provides different training courses for the students to enhance their skills, employability and competitiveness. In this service, volunteers will provide assistance to students, helping them with interviewing and prepare them for a new working environment in the future. 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. Remarks: We are looking for volunteer leaders for this project, if you live nearby or are willing to volunteer regularly on weekdays (once/ twice a month, you will be rotating shifts with other leaders in the team) and help out in this project, please email us via hohk@handsonhongkong.org with title: Applying VL of ALLC skill Workshops.

Online

28/10/20 10:45 + more

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 their central kitchens and be redistributed to serve the underprivileged communities in Hong Kong. In this activity, volunteers will be helping prepare food ingredients and meal boxes. All of the above are non-cooking duties 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.

Kwun Tong, Kowloon

27/10/20 9:00 + more

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 their central kitchens and be redistributed to serve the underprivileged communities in Hong Kong. In this activity, volunteers will be helping prepare food ingredients and meal boxes. 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.

Sham Shui Po, Kowloon

27/10/20 14:30 + more

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 the 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。 兩人一組送達至長者家門口。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

Central, Hong Kong Island

31/10/20 13:30

Description: Greener South is the processor of Green Glass Green, aiming to promote greener living and sharing happiness in reuse and recycling. Volunteers are expected to help with setting up, and cleaning up the venue, facilitating the games, collecting opinion on effective glass recycling method, and addressing enquires. 活動描述：南地球非牟利民間團體，旨在提升環保意識及倡議綠色生活。在2018年年頭，承接「玻璃再生璀璨」推動玻璃回收的志願，舉辦玻璃升級手作坊、提供熱線網上諮詢、落區街頭宣傳教育、守護香港仔。 義工會負責準備，清理場地；主持遊戲，搜集意見及回答參加者問題。

Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong Island

31/10/20 8:50 + more

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 their central kitchens and be redistributed to serve the underprivileged communities in Hong Kong. In this activity, volunteers will be helping prepare and sort the raw vegetables at the Food Station only, e.g. cutting away the yellowish parts, which will be transferred to the kitchens for cooking on another day. If you want to prepare food ingredients and meal boxes, or help serve hot meals to beneficiaries in the Central Kitchens, please enrol directly on Food Angel Website. 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.

Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon

27/10/20 9:00 + more