Understand Their Challenges. Bring Them a Break. Serve Our Community.
Behind many elderly persons in Hong Kong stands an invisible hero, the family carer. In our rapidly ageing society, these devoted individuals often go unnoticed. Across Hong Kong, nearly 40% of carers are themselves aged 65 or above. Many dedicate over 12 hours each day to caregiving, and an estimated 1.05 million carers are supporting more than one person.
Care for Carers will give you a meaningful learning opportunity to experience the realities of caregiving first-hand. You will also act to provide practical support and assistance to carers while develop a deeper respect for these “unsung heroes” and their invaluable contributions to society.
Target Beneficiaries
60 family carers and elderly individuals
Roles and Responsibilities
- Engage: Connect with carers and the elderly through meaningful, interactive activities.
- Support: Assist carers with daily caregiving tasks to help ease their burden and build their confidence.
- Appreciate: Express gratitude and recognition through creative handcrafts.
- Advocate: Propose practical, age-friendly solutions to enhance community support for carers and elderly persons.
Programme Schedule
Participants can select one or all sessions to join. All sessions will primarily be conducted in Cantonese. Non-Cantonese speakers are also welcome. Volunteers from the community partner, together with Cantonese-speaking students from Serve 2Gather, will provide support and facilitation as needed.
| Session | Content | Date, Time and Location |
| 1. Home Visits | • Introduction of ageing population and support services available in Hong Kong • Exchange with carers, include learning basic caring skills • Home visits to better understand carers’ daily realities and challenges • Guided reflection and debriefing to consolidate learning and insights | Date: 3 Oct, 2026 (Sat) Time: 10:00 – 13:00 Location: Shun Lee OPlus, Kowloon |
| 2. Grocery Shopping with Carers | • Introduction of ageing population and support services available in Hong Kong • Exchange with carers, include learning basic caring skills • Grocery shopping with carers to support their daily routine • Exchange with carers, include learning basic caring skills | Date: 10 Oct, 2026 (Sat) Time: 10:00 – 13:00 Location: Shun Lee OPlus, Kowloon |
| 3. Handcraft Co-creation with Carers | • Co-create handcrafts to be presented as tokens of appreciation to carers • Share ideas and learning experiences through creative expression, such as photos, letters, or drawings • Programme closing session with an appreciation and celebration ceremony | Date: 31 Oct, 2026 (Sat) Time: 10:00 – 12:30 Location: Shun Lee OPlus, Kowloon |
Personal Qualities Required
- Willing to engage with elderly persons and carers in a respectful and patient manner
- Responsible and punctual
- Empathetic and caring
- Desire to bring positive change to society
Quota: 20
Application
Open to all full-time local and non-local students, with priority for undergraduate students.
Sign up: https://wp3.cedars.hku.hk/form/web/s2g_c4c on or before 12 noon, 20 September 2026 (Sun). Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview on 23 or 24 September, 2026 (Wed or Thu).
Rewards and Recognition
Participants who meet the service hours and attendance requirements will receive:
- An e-Certificate of Participation by CEDARS (fulfilling 20 hours of Serve 2Gather activities)
- CEDARS reward points to recognise your commitment
- Priority to join upcoming Serve 2Gather events and activities
Enquiries
Student Engagement and Leadership, CEDARS
Email: cedars-seal@hku.hk