Haircutting Team

Learn and Apply your New Skills to Serve our Community! 

The Serve 2Gather (S2G) Haircutting Team was established in March 2026. Since then, its first cohort of 10 student volunteers has provided free haircut services to over 100 elderly individuals and people in need.

Student volunteers joining the team will receive professional haircut training delivered by experienced trainers. They will then apply their skills in real service settings, working under the guidance of instructors and experienced volunteers to ensure high standards of quality and safety.

Join the S2G Haircutting Team to develop practical haircutting skills and make a meaningful impact by serving people in need.

Highlights: 

  • Master Practical Skills: Gain hands-on experience in haircutting techniques to enhance your personal skill set. 
  • Serve with Care: Provide free, quality haircut services to elderly individuals with mobility challenges, demonstrating care and respect. 
  • Promote Inclusion and Wellbeing: Help reduce barriers to essential haircut services while fostering dignity, confidence, and social connection among senior citizens. 

Target Beneficiaries: Elderly living in care homes and underserved communities 

Programme Schedule 
Selected participants are required to attend all activities listed below. 

Part Activities Date, Time and Venue 
A Basic Haircutting Training Sessions 
Hands-on workshops to acquire essential
haircutting skills		Date: 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 27 Oct (Tue) 
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. 
Location: FSCAC 2A01(A) 
B Haircut Service Sessions 
Provide free haircut services to disadvantaged
groups in HKU neighbourhood		Session 1 
Date: 24 October, 2026 (Sat) 
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Chee Sing Kok Social Centre Of The Humanity Love, Central and Western District

Session 2  
Date: 7 November, 2026 (Sat) 
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: St. James’ Settlement True Light Home For The Aged, Wan Chai

Session 3  
Date: 14 November, 2026 (Sat) 
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Po Leung Kuk Chan Au Big Yan Home For The Elderly, Kennedy Town

Note: Part A will be conducted in English. For Part B, trainers/volunteers of community partner and Serve 2Gather Cantonese-speaking students will support and facilitate communication with the beneficiaries. 

Personal Qualities Required:  

  • Willing to contribute time and effort to serve the community. 
  • Responsible and punctual. 
  • Empathetic and caring toward elderly individuals. 

Quota: 10 

Fee: HK$350 (Original training fee: HK$1,500) 
Refundable Deposit: HK$500 (refund upon satisfactory completion of the programme and full attendance) 

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_Haircut on or before 11 September 2026 (Fri). Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview on 14 or 15 September 2026 (Mon or Tue).  

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 recognize your commitment. 
  • Priority to join upcoming Serve 2Gather events and activities. 

Enquiries 
Student Engagement and Leadership, CEDARS
Email: cedars-seal@hku.hk