YMCA of Hong Kong

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Published: 12:00am, 16 Oct 2005

Where: 41 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

What: Established in 1901, YMCA of Hong Kong is a Christian organisation dedicated to fostering the values of equality, justice and peace by providing fun and educational activities for young people as well as social services for the community.

How: Enthusiastic and motivated young people can volunteer for the group's Camping and Community Programmes section. The work involves teaching and attending to children in a wide variety of camping activities. You can join their Counsellor-In-Training (CIT) Programme, which trains volunteers to work with children and also as part of a team. Call 2268 7079 or visit www.ymcahk.org.hk for more information.

Volunteer: Clar Mak Shuk-ying is a hearing-impaired CIT volunteer who works with children.

'I like outdoor activities a lot. That's why I sought out volunteering opportunities with the YMCA. As a CIT volunteer, I work in pairs with a counsellor and am responsible for taking care of campers aged five to 14. We teach them safety rules and hiking routes, and also plan and implement programmes.

I will notify the camp co-ordinator beforehand about my disability so that he or she will be prepared to communicate with me through

lip-reading or writing. The children like me and do not shy away from me.

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