Course Overview
This training course is designed to enhance the service skills and effectiveness of young volunteers, fostering the ability to help others and oneself, increasing volunteers' sense of self-worth, and expanding their interpersonal networks. Participants will gain in-depth experience within social service institutions to understand the work involved in elderly care services, rehabilitation services, and community services.
Course Objectives
- Enhance youth service skills and effectiveness.
- Cultivate the ability to help others and oneself.
- Improve volunteers' sense of self-worth and expand interpersonal networks.
- Provide practical understanding of elderly care, rehabilitation, and community services.
Project Details & Schedule
Participants must choose two out of the following three service projects to complete a total of 12 hours of training.
Training Dates: May 17, 2015 & May 24, 2015
Project 1: Elderly Care Service
- Duration: 6 hours
- Time & Location: 09:30 – 13:00 & 14:00 – 16:30 at Wui Fai Elderly Centre and St. Francis Xavier Home for the Elderly.
Project 2: Rehabilitation Service
- Duration: 6 hours
- Time & Location: 10:00 – 13:00 & 14:30 – 17:30 at St. Margaret's Centre and St. Louis Gonzaga Home.
Project 3: Community Service
- Duration: 6 hours
- Time & Location: 09:30 – 13:00 & 14:00 – 16:30 at Ching Fai Hostel, Chun Koi Court, Ming Leong Fong, and Fok Yau Fong.
Key Information
- Target Participants: Macao youth aged 13 to 29. Priority will be given to those who have completed the Basic Youth Volunteer Training Course.
- Registration Period: From now until May 11, 2015. Each project has 30 places, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Course Fee: Free of charge.
- Total Training Hours: 12 hours (6 hours per project, two projects required).
Registration Methods
- Online Registration: Google Form Link
- Download Form: Obtain the application form from the Macao Caritas website (www.caritas.org.mo), complete it, and submit it to the Macao Caritas Headquarters (No. 1A, Rua de S. Domingos, Macao) or email it to [email protected].
Post-Training Opportunities
- Participants who complete the basic and project training can undertake a service internship of no less than 6 hours at Caritas service units (details to be announced).
- Upon completing all training and 100 hours of volunteer service, participants are eligible to join the "Youth Volunteer Award Scheme" organized by the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ).
Notes & Certification
- Participants who complete the basic training, project training, and service internship with 100% attendance will receive a "Youth Volunteer Basic Training Course" certificate.
- All personal data is handled in accordance with Macao's Personal Data Protection Act (Law 8/2005) and will be used solely for registration purposes. Photos taken during the event may be used for promotional activities.
Contact Information
For inquiries, please call 28573297 or email [email protected].
