WWF Connect2Nature 4 Kids

Through outdoor experiential learning at WWF learning centres, children learn about the link between humans and nature, nurturing a positive attitude towards our natural environment.

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Explore incredible natural environments
Learn about nature at Mai Po Nature Reserve, Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park and Hoi Ha Marine Life Centre, Tai Po natural coastline & Island House Conservation Studies Centre

Enjoy nature in a FUN way
Children develop an appreciation for nature through experiential learning and citizen science activities in natural habitats

Enhance collaborative skills
Group missions encourage active communication and collaboration among children

Learn from experienced educators
Facilitate children’s experience that can be applied to their daily life

Programme starts in January — book your place now!

JUNIOR ORNITHOLOGIST

Ever wondered why Mai Po Nature Reserve is called a bird paradise?

Join WWF’s Junior Ornithologist programme and let your kids view first-hand the thousands of migratory birds that pass through the reserve each year. Kids ages 6-12 will discover the world of ornithology while developing patience and observation skills through bird watching, games and a variety of other activities, including keeping a “wild journal”. Limited capacity.
Age: 6-12
Activity Time: 8:30am to 5:30pm

Date: 11, 12, 18 January 2020

Time:
Morning
Explore Hong Kong’s only wetland nature reserve
Fun games about birds
Lunch @ Mai Po Nature Reserve (provided by WWF)
Afternoon
Observe and record migratory birds

Place: Mai Po Nature Reserve

Price: HK$ 900/child
For more information and to register please follow this link.

JUNIOR URBAN ECOLOGIST

Be one of WWF’s Junior Urban Ecologists and discover Hong Kong’s rich and extraordinary urban biodiversity at city parks and natural coastlines. Through games and observation at Tai Po Waterfront Park and Island House Conservation Studies Centre, children and parents will learn about the relationship between organisms and the environment, while nurturing interest in local species. They will also create their own urban “Pokédex” for recording urban wildlife encountered.

Date: 8, 22,23 February 2020

Time:
Morning
Learn about urban ecology through interactive games
Discover urban biodiversity
Lunch @ Island House (provided by WWF)
Afternoon
Natural coastal exploration
Create urban “Pokédex”
Age: 6-12 (must be accompanied by at least 1 adult)
Activity Time: 8:30am to 5:30pm

Place: Tai Po Waterfront Park and Island House Conservation Studies Centre

Price: HK$ 1350 (1 Child and 1 parent) ,
HK$ 900 for 2nd Child,
HK$ 450 for 2nd parent
For more information and to register please follow this link.

JUNIOR OCEANOGRAPHER

Kids will explore a marine environment and experience the work of an oceanographer at Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park. They will learn to observe beach organisms as well as microscopic plankton and investigate seawater quality and its relationship with marine life. The programme content aligns with General Studies curriculum and STEM education.

Date: 19, 25, 26 April 2020

Time:
Morning
Coastal exploration
Use of scientific equipment to find out characteristics of seawater
Lunch @ Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park (provided by WWF)
Afternoon
Plankton observation & art workshop
Coral observation on glass-bottom boat
Age: 6-12
Activity Time: 8:30am to 5:30pm

Place: Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park

Price: HK$ 900/child
For more information and to register please follow this link.

About WWF HK: WWF-Hong Kong was founded in 1981 and is an integral part of WWF’s global network. Their work began with managing Mai Po Nature Reserve and conserving iconic species. Over the years, they have expanded and adjusted their mission to better serve Hong Kong’s conservation and education needs and align themselves with WWF’s global strategy.

Winter Charity Bazaar benefitting HK Breast Cancer Foundation 14 Dec

The Hive Spring invites you to a Christmas Charity Bazaar organized in collaboration with the German Speaking Ladies for the benefits of Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation! Whether you‘re looking to shop for a good cause or searching for last-minute gifts, their charity marketplace has got you covered. Join with your friends and family for a day of festive fun!

Date: Saturday, 14 December 2019

Time: 10am – 6pm

Place: The Hive Spring, 3/F, Remex Centre, 42 Wong Chuk Hang Rd, Wong Chuk Hang

Price: Free, to attend please register here

About Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation : Founded in 2005, the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation (HKBCF) is the first non-profit organisation dedicated to mitigating the threat of breast cancer in the local community through education, patient support, research and advocacy.

Island House Festival 7-8 Dec

Discover sustainable solutions to change the way we live at WWF-Hong Kong’s Island House Conservation Studies Centre in Tai Po, featuring talks by conservation experts, eco-guided visits, workshops, film screenings and a green market with live music, DIY workshops, face painting and more!

Come with your family and friends and learn how to reduce your ecological footprint.

Date: 7-8 December 2019 (Saturday & Sunday)

Time: 10:30am-5pm

Place: Island House Conservation Studies Centre, Tai Po

About WWF-Hong Kong: WWF-Hong Kong was founded in 1981 and is an integral part of WWF’s global network. Their work began with managing Mai Po Nature Reserve and conserving iconic species. Over the years, WWF-Hong Kong has expanded and adjusted its mission to better serve Hong Kong’s conservation and education needs and align themselves with WWF’s global strategy.

Ebenezer Walk with PRIDE 2019 – 8 Dec

Visual Impairment is Never an Obstacle for a Brighter Future

Ebenezer School and Home for the Visually Impaired is a charitable agency founded in 1897 by Hildesheimer Blindenmission. Founded in the Christian faith, they strive to provide quality educational, rehabilitation, boarding and employment services for visually impaired children, youth and elderly.

Support the Ebenezer School and Home for the Visually Impaired and their vital work supporting the visually impaired in Hong Kong by joining their walk.

Participants are encouraged to put on the eye mask/blindfold provided to experience a short walk without sight and empathize with the visually impaired

Bring your own water bottles. Water refill stations and recycling boxes will be set up to help everyone contribute to environmental protection.

Pets are welcome

Date: Sunday, 8 December 2019

Time:
Registration – 8:15 am – 9:00 am
Opening Ceremony – 9:15 am
Walk Starting Time – 9:45 am

Place: Ebenezer School and Home for the Visually Impaired, Pokfulam

There are two route options:
i . Ebenezer School to/from Pokfulam Reservoir (~60 mins, ~5 km)
ii. Ebenezer School to The Peak (~90 mins, ~3 km)

Minimum Sponsorship: Each participant shall raise a minimum of HK$250

(Children aged 6 or under are exempt from the minimum required sponsorship)

For more information and to register, please follow this link to Ebenezer’s website.

About : Ebenezer School and Home for the Visually Impaired is a charitable agency founded in 1897 by Hildesheimer Blindenmission. Founded in the Christian faith, they strive to provide quality educational, rehabilitation, boarding and employment services for visually impaired children, youth and elderly.

Redress is recruiting an Executive Director

Here’s an opportunity to make a real difference!

Redress is a pioneering HK-based NGO working to promote environmental sustainability in the fashion industry. Through their dynamic programmes they work directly with the next generation of fashion designers, industry professionals and consumers in order to reduce textile waste, minimise water and energy consumption and ultimately create a new circular economy for fashion.

The Executive Director will lead a dynamic, enthusiastic, multi-national team based in Hong Kong and Europe. The successful candidate will join at a pivotal stage in Redress’ 13-year history, being part of the leadership team that seeks to refine organisational strategies and expand core programmes to effectively tackle the environmental crisis caused by the fashion industry. The successful candidate will benefit from seeing their professional experience put to meaningful use, and will suit a person who is passionate about the environment as well as creating a more sustainable fashion industry.

For full job description, please follow this link.

Interested parties should send their CV, together with a covering letter and salary expectation to anneleise@redress.com.hk

Volunteer Opportunity: WWF-HK Exhibition and Panda Shop Assistant

World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong is one of Hong Kong’s leading conservation and environmental education organisations. They are currently looking for volunteers to assist in the operations of the Sea for Future Exhibition and Panda Shop, as well as assist in organic farming

Please click here for more details and enrollment

If you are not an existing WWFHK volunteer, please fill in the volunteer application form for register first.

Please email volunteers@wwf.org.hk for enquiries.

About WWF-Hong Kong: WWF-Hong Kong was founded in 1981 and is an integral part of WWF’s global network. Their work began with managing Mai Po Nature Reserve and conserving iconic species. Over the years, WWF-Hong Kong has expanded and adjusted its mission to better serve Hong Kong’s conservation and education needs and align themselves with WWF’s global strategy.

Internships: The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children

The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children (SRDC) was established in 1953, with the mission to provide medical, surgical, rehabilitation and educational services to children differently-abled in Hong Kong. The Society, using funds generated by the generosity of the community, established a convalescent home in Sandy Bay in 1955 for children stricken with skeletal tuberculosis. The home initially had only 50 beds but was subsequently expanded in stages to become the Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital at Sandy Bay (DKCH) in 1968 and was in the frontline fighting against tuberculosis, poliomyelitis and spinal deformities. The Hospital subsequently became internationally recognized for this work and remains a training centre for surgeons and health workers from around the world.

The Society was responsible for the running cost of the Home and Hospital and ran the institutions on a day-to-day basis until 1991 when the Hong Kong Hospital Authority took over management of all public hospitals in Hong Kong. Despite the change in management, the Society still has a significant influence in the running of the Hospital and has continued to support the Hospital with specific needs or in emerging areas of child health that are not readily available in the public health care system. They have also expanded into other areas of medical social concerns that fulfil the mission of the Society.

Currently, the Society is continuously supporting the following:
– equipment purchase or upgrade at The Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital at Sandy Bay
– the Kids on the Block Puppet Troupe
– Fellowship Program
– Implant Sponsorship
– China Patient Project
– Others, e.g. clinical research at HKU

If you have a few spare hours to come and volunteer at The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children. You would be making a real contribution to the Society.
High School Intern Programme:
Highly-motivated high school students over 16 years old may apply to participate in their unique 6-week High School Intern Programme.

With 3 days per week for 6 weeks, the interns will learn about the concept of providing relief to disabled children in Hong Kong by being assigned to various tasks. The interns will be rotated to office administrative works, website contents management, inventory management, progress report update, fundraising activities and hands-on interaction with beneficiaries as appropriate.

Requirements
– Willing to provide 24 hours per week for 6 weeks towards internship programme
– Highly motivated
– Interest in community service
– Over 16 years old

University Intern Programme:
High caliber university student may apply to participate in their unique 6-week University Intern Programme.

The accepted intern will have to agree with the Society on the discipline and objective. With 4 days per week for 6 weeks or 192 hours in 2 month’s time, the intern will work towards the objective with the guidance of the Society. Disciplines available include but not limited to: Event Management, Fundraising Activities, Impact Measurement, etc.

Requirements
– Willing to provide 32 hours per week for 6 weeks or 192 hours in 2 month’s time towards achieving the objective of the Internship
– Highly motivated and independent
– To submit a video of ~1 min at the end of the internship to summarize the experience.

For volunteer information, please call 2819 3050 or fill in the Volunteer Registration Form and fax to 2817 0322 or email to event@srdc.org.hk.