• Every year, we collaborate with local NGOs and social service units. Four students, coming from different departments, are grouped according to their interests in different service targets. They serve not less than 80 hours in the community during summertime.
• In the pre-service stage (April-May), with guidance by the course instructor, the group conducts agency visit and writes a service proposal. During the service stage (June-August), the course instructor and organization worker provide supervision and advice to students. In the post-service period (September), students submit individual and group reports, and oral presentation are required.
• The service emphasizes the application of academic knowledge and skills as well as the reflection of self and social issues.

Community Bridging | Acknowledgment: Citizens Organization Alliance

The Yau Ma Tei community encompasses diverse age groups, ethnicities, and social classes, forming a vibrant tapestry of lifestyles. However, these "circles" sometimes create invisible barriers that hinder the participation of both residents and outsiders, preventing true "inclusiveness". Therefore, our service focuses on the theme of "Vibe", aiming to foster a sense of community and enhance interactions among neighbors through community activities. By breaking societal stereotypes and promoting social connections, we strive to create a welcoming community atmosphere.

Ethnic Minorities | Acknowledgment: Ultimate United Hong Kong

Based on our service experiences in Ultimate United and other organizations, we have noticed Ethnic Minority Children’s difficulties in learning and speaking Cantonese. Also, we hope to improve their logical thinking, cooperation, and communication, and let them could step out of their community and explore more. Therefore, we organized 4 types of activities for participants: Boardgame Day, Cantonese Class, Game Day, and CU Outing Day.

Community Farming and Urban-Rural Symbiosis: CU Farmers | Acknowledgment: Beng-gon Farm & CC Student Hostels

While engaging with farming activities, we also held four diverse themed workshops that took participants from the city to the countryside. These workshops included the "Mosquito Repellent and Sweet Soup Making Workshop" to explore local agricultural products, the "Leaf Flute and Straw Coaster Workshop" to delve into the relationship between humans and nature, the "Cook and Share Winter Melon Feast" to discuss the concept of eating in accordance with the rhythm of the seasons and the potential value of agricultural products, and the distribution of Chrysanthemum Tea to promote local cultivation among Chung Chi students.

Community Farming and Urban-Rural Symbiosis: Eco Farming | Acknowledgment: Beng-gon Farm & CC Hostels

The theme of our project is "circularity" focusing on understanding food origins and food waste recycling. For example, we organize guided tours to introduce campus plants to participants, conduct Farm to Table workshop where participants can have hands-on experience in farming, and conclude with a soap-making using food waste workshop to educate participants about methods of food waste management and the challenges of food waste disposal and recycling in Hong Kong.

Our group conducted firsthand communication with street cleaners, and interviewed churches and non-profit organizations within the Mong Kok district. We understood the working and dining conditions of the workers in less-than-ideal environments, as well as the limitations of providing dining spaces to the cleaners by the institutions. Our group focused on exploring the feasibility of the government and the community providing dining spaces for the street cleaners.

During this summer, we accompanied the street cleaners in rural areas, urban districts, and old buildings to experience the difficulties they face in their work. Additionally, we interviewed the archetype of the movie characters of "The Narrow Road" and the officials of labor unions to understand the perspectives of various stakeholders. We also visited refuse rooms in several districts to observe the working environment and rest spaces of street cleaners. Based on our observations of the six major issues in these rest spaces—odor, noise, dampness, heat, confinement, and crowding—we created an exhibition to share with the public on the streets of Mong Kok.

Through firsthand experiences, community observations, and various interviews, we have made contact with and gained an understanding of scavengers. We have noticed that scavengers currently face different challenges, such as frequent forced evictions by law enforcement agencies, personal belongings being stolen, and disrespect from citizens. Our group explores the feasibility of establishing "recycling spaces" in different locations for the scavengers.

Scavengers: Group B | Acknowledgment: Mission to New Arrivals Limited

In the activities, we personally experienced and contemplated what the identity of a scavenger represents. We often tend to categorize scavengers as individuals in need of assistance, living in poverty, and marginalized... However, by breaking free from stereotypes and engaging with scavengers and those around them, we have come to understand that the issue of scavenging is not simple and there is no such thing as a "one-size-fits-all solution."