Distributing Hygiene Kits to Street Cleaners

Description: Soap Cycling has been focusing on collecting and recycling soap from hospitality industry since its inception, and has taught the public the importance of proper hand washing. At this event you will distribute the hygiene kits to the local vulnerable groups . Due to the coronavirus impact, outsourced street cleaners would be the key distribution target. As the epidemic spreads, Soap Cycling hopes to support the front-line cleaners who work hard for handling urban waste in various districts in Hong Kong. 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. Activities: Prepare hygiene kits (including masks, soaps, hand sanitizer) Distribute hygiene kits at Refuse Collection Point Conduct handwashing education Talk and learn about street cleaners' work/story Each team will have Soap Cycling staff/interns leading 4 volunteers to take the van to the designated Refuse Collection Point

Kwai Chung, New Territories

3/4/20 14:00

Family Opportunity: Help Out with Beach Cleaning Nim Shue Wan

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 - 14 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 who want to bring their children who age over 5-14, 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 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. 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. 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.

Nim Shue Wan, Discovery Bay

4/4/20 9:00

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

29/3/20 10:30 + more

Help Out at Food Bank in Yau Tong

Description: This activity aims to help rescue surplus food stock and well manage them before giving away to people in need (e.g. low income families, children, seniors, the homeless, refugees, migrant workers etc.) Volunteers work in our warehouse, assisting our staff with annual stock taking and arranging inventory. Location: Yau Tong Age: 18 or above Language: Cantonese or English speakers are all welcome Requirements: Physically healthy, might need to lift boxes. If you have neck and back issues, or if you got your hands and legs injured, this volunteer activity might not be suitable for you, please leave the spots to other volunteers. The ideal work attire is jeans and trainers. Open-toe shoes or heels are not allowed while working in the warehouse.

Yau Tong, Kowloon

30/3/20 14:30 + more

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, plus a large community of elderly and street cleaners. On this walk you will see a wide range of individuals in great need. This walk starts from ImpactHK’s centre, The Guestroom, and takes nearly two hours to complete. Parental guidance is required for volunteers under the age of 18. We do not suggest this walk for children under 10. 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. 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

2/4/20 20:00 + more