Jockey Club Volunteer Together Project
Introduction
“Jockey Club Volunteer Together Project” is initiated and funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. The Project aims to encourage the dynamic and experienced 50+ community to participate in and lead volunteer activities through diverse volunteer training and service opportunities, fostering a life of volunteering that helps others and cares for the community.
Service Districts
Territory-Wide
Service Objectives
1. Promote productive ageing to change society's stereotype of volunteers aged 50 and above.
2. Provide diverse volunteer opportunities to help seniors explore and practice meaningful lives.
3. Build a social atmosphere that encourages seniors to participate in volunteer services, affirming their identity and value, and establishing trust with family and society.
Target Groups
People aged 50 or above
Service Districts
Territory-Wide
Service Objectives
1. Promote productive ageing to change society's stereotype of volunteers aged 50 and above.
2. Provide diverse volunteer opportunities to help seniors explore and practice meaningful lives.
3. Build a social atmosphere that encourages seniors to participate in volunteer services, affirming their identity and value, and establishing trust with family and society.
Target Groups
People aged 50 or above
Services Overview
Pouring Out Blessings：JOYFUL Birthday/Festival Programme
On special occasions like birthdays and holidays, do you consider sending blessings to others?
- Birthday Edition: Visit different elderly centers to celebrate birthdays for frail seniors.
- Holiday Edition: Bring warmth to the homes of solitary seniors during festive seasons, helping them feel the joy.
Serve and Learn Programme
Utilize your skills and expertise, such as mobile internet usage, photography, or guiding tours, to assist those in need!
50+ Community Care Team
In the community, there are many solitary and frail seniors who have difficulty moving and lack support from family and friends.
Have you thought about visiting them to chat or accompanying them to community activities? Join us in helping them enhance their social interactions and stay connected with the community!
Cook for You Programme
Through cooking hometown dishes, show concern for seniors and share food and stories from your hometown.
Knit with Care Programme
Through knitting stuffed toys, scarves, and other handmade items, turn your care into heartfelt gifts for those in need!
Our City We Care 150 Programme
Besides exercising for yourself, everyone can encourage seniors to exercise together, promoting overall health. If you love to be active, come join us!
Love and Legacy: Intergeneration Video Competition cum Caring Programme
Everyone is welcome to form teams, shoot short videos based on a theme, and later share them with seniors in care homes, helping them increase social interaction and feel community love.
50+ Café
Planning for retirement is not easy; there are many things you might want to do or learn, but also many worries and concerns.
Would you be interested in sharing your retirement wisdom and experiences with fellow travelers on the retirement journey? Join us as a "soul coffee master," learn to brew coffee, and share insights about retirement planning.
50+ Dare to Dream：Creative Service Scheme
Feel free to team up with friends to propose a service plan for seniors, designing the most suitable service plans for their needs in the community!
Contact Information
- Unit 1211-12, 12/F, Delta House, No.3 On You Street, Sha Tin
- 3598 8955 / 4629-1281 (WhatsApp)
- 3708 8177
- jcvt@elchk.org.hk
- https://www.facebook.com/elchkjcvt
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday：9:00am - 5:48pm