In their highly passionate interest to serve those in need our volunteers devote their time, energy and their specialties to help the underprivileged. Now in Hong Kong, more and more volunteers committedly adopt such a means of social contribution. And, many regard it as their second career. Such endeavour not only enhances their self-esteem and values but also expand their social circles. By the same token, many non-government organisations (NGOs), now, are also seeking a wider range of professional volunteers such as physiotherapists, wheelchair technicians, designers and photographers and the like. Hence, the Social Career, a NGO was established to

International Volunteer Day (IVD) mandated by the UN General Assembly, is held each year on 5 December. It is viewed as a unique chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work among their communities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), United Nations agencies, government authorities and the private sector. In response to the IVD, Social Career, which is funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, held the Volunteer Day with Award Ceremony and Carnival (義工嘉許同樂日) at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza to recognize volunteers’ contribution to the community. Public can

In Arbitrary Order｜以下所有獎項排名不分先後 Technology Pioneer for Volunteer Service (Top 5)｜義工服務科技發展先鋒 (五強) Direction Association For The Handicapped 路向四肢傷殘人士協會 Haven of Hope Christian Service 基督教靈實協會 Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centres 香港婦女中心協會 Hong Kong Playground Association 香港遊樂場協會 St. James' Settlement 聖雅各福群會   Volunteer’s Favourite NGO (Top 5)｜社職義工最喜愛機構 (五強)   Books & Beyond Reading Club   CUBC Tuen Mun Integrated Children & Youth Service Centre 基督教協基會 Holistic SY 善園 KELY Support Group 啟勵扶青會 Methodist Centre Aldrich Bay Integrated Children & Youth Services 循道衛理中心 愛秩序灣綜合青少年服務     Top Recruiting Organization (Top 5)｜最活躍招募機構(五強)   Feeding Hong Kong 樂餉社 Kids4Kids 童協基金會 Methodist Centre Aldrich Bay Integrated

Volunteer Translator: Phoenix   “What we have to do is not only giving but to let the youths discover their talents.” said Mr. Leong Cheung, Executive Director of Charities and Community of Jockey Club Charity and Community Affairs. Young people’s lives in Hong Kong are not easy and they each bear their own pressure, or they feel uncertain about the future. The young generation is not sure about what they can do or what they should do. Cheung said that one of the main focus of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust is youth development. They look at this

Socialcareer.org matches volunteers with organisations needing support – it has been nominated in the Corporate Citizen category for the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards  People can contribute to society in many ways. Willing helpers may assist an NGO in delivering hot meals to the elderly and the homeless. Shutterbugs are able to put their skills to use helping charities with event photo shoots. (more…)