Established in 1970, the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) provides opportunities for volunteers to contribute to peace and development through volunteerism.
Agency for Volunteer Service (AVS) is the Hong Kong cooperating organization of United Nations Volunteers (UNV) since 1998 and seeks to promote international volunteerism. In 2013, an updated Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the two parties to provide new opportunities for youth to participate in volunteering worldwide.
UNV-Hong Kong Universities Volunteer Programme
With a view to furthering youth volunteerism, the Programme funded by Home Affairs Bureau was launched by Agency for Volunteer Service (AVS), with support from Hong Kong Volunteers Association and Peace and Development Foundation. It allows local university undergraduates to participate in a 6-month assignment under the UN Youth Volunteer modality serving under UN field units or agencies in South East Asia.
Objective
The Programme contributes to global peace and development worldwide while enabling the selected undergraduate students in Hong Kong to build capacities, enhance service learning and strengthen cultural understanding in the neighboring regions.
Target Volunteers
Around 20 undergraduate students in Hong Kong would be selected this year from the nominations of the partner universities.
Partner Universities
City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Lingnan University
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Education University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The University of Hong Kong * In alphabetical order
Eligibility
at the time of application, enrolled in an undergraduate degree programme in one of the partner universities
Hong Kong resident aged between 18-29 recommended by the university with good reference
commitment to global peace and development
proficiency in spoken and written English; knowledge of other languages of the working destination will be an asset
volunteering experience in or out of Hong Kong
high motivation, enthusiasm, and adaption ability to different culture and environment
good communication and interpersonal skills
literacy in computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and social media
Commitment of Volunteers
participate in pre-departure training in Hong Kong and orientation in the duty station
complete a 6-month assignment
submit mid-term and final report on the assignment
participate in post-assignment de-briefing
share experience and inspirations gained from the assignment
Volunteer Assignments
Duration : around 6 months
Locations : UN agencies / field units in South East Asia
Service Scope : health and education; disaster risk reduction in the area of environment; youth issues and other areas with focus on information technology
Job Duties : administrative support, monitoring and evaluation, communications and
outreach, etc.
Agency for Volunteer Service
Address : 602, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building
15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Phone : (852) 2527 3825
Fax : (852) 2866 2721
E-mail : unv@avs.org.hk
