University YMCA® (HKU): Joint-U Georgia Learning and Service Tour

APPLICATION FORM

Eligibility: Full-time students aged 18-25 with valid University & College YMCA membership
For Membership Registration: Click Here
Enquiries about Membership Registration: WhatsApp Us / 3917-8091 / uniy@hku.hk 

Want to fly out of Hong Kong during the semester break to experience a different culture? This winter, join us as we head to Georgia 🇬🇪, a ancient crossroads of Europe and Asia where rich Silk Road history meets pressing modern refugee issues, for a deeply meaningful volunteer journey! 🏔️✨

We will be traveling to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, to gain firsthand insight into local refugee issues and build genuine connections through service. 🤝🥹 We will also participate in a winter camp alongside local Georgian youth, engaging in camp activities and hosting interactive programs for children to share Chinese culture. ❄️🏕️🎨 During our journey, we won’t just be volunteering, we will also explore Tbilisi's rich historical and cultural landmarks and experience the unique natural and cultural landscape of the Caucasus region. 🏛️🏔️✨

Strategically partnered with CEDARS, University YMCA® (HKU) is recruiting students to join the Joint-U Georgia Learning and Service Tour and know more about refugee issues in Georgia ! Below please find more details of the tour:

【Programme Details】 
Period: From Nov 2026 to Feb 2027 
Overseas Service Trip Location: Tbilisi, Georgia 
Programme Fee: HK$15,300# + Deposit HK$1,000*
(including YMCA subsidy, flight tickets, partial meals, accommodation, insurance, programme and activity fee, etc.)

#Subsidy that you may apply for:
-Participants who are awarded with the Gold Award of "YM Global Citizenship Award Scheme" can obtain $1,000 subsidy. 
-Participants can apply for the HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund - Reaching Out Award, a one-off grant of HK$10,000. 
-Participants may apply for the SSEBR to obtain up to HK$3,000 in subsidies.
-An amount of HK$ 15,000 will be provided to each successful applicant of First-In-The-Family Education Fund for participating in Volunteering Activities (including service trips) over the entire course of study
For detailed information regarding school subsidies, please check your respective school's website.

Language: Cantonese (for pre-trip and post-trip programmes), English (for the trip) 
Content: Refugee service units visit, winter camp, children/youth service and cultural exchange activity, exploring the rich cultural and historical sites of Georgia
Application Deadline: 23:59, 10 Nov 2026 

【Programme Schedule】Please refer to the section below.

【Remarks】
1. Deposit is fully refundable upon completion of 80% of all pre-trip meetings, post-trip meetings & activities, the whole overseas trip, and requirements of "YM Global Citizenship Award Scheme" Gold Award, with satisfactory performance throughout the programme.
2  80% attendance is required at all preparation meetings before departure, post-trip meeting and activities. University YMCA (HKU) reserves the right to terminate the participation of any individual in the programme and participants may be liable for any costs incurred from the programme, if they fail to attend all preparation meetings without pre-approval. An exemption may apply to participants who can provide written proofs (such as unavoidable academic reasons/sick leave) in case they cannot attend any session of the programme.  
3. University YMCA (HKU) of Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong reserves the right of final decision for any disputes. 

【Enquiry】Ms Natalie Chan (3917 8091) / uniy@hku.hk

About University YMCA (HKU)
As a strategic partner of CEDARS and a student organisation affiliated to Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, Uni-Y® (HKU) is dedicated to making your university life more fruitful by offering an array of distinguished local community engagement programmes. Leveraging on our strong joint university and YMCA network in 120 countries and regions, we are also committed to enriching your u-adventures ranging from joint-u activities, service trips, overseas internships and a lot more. Do not hesitate any longer in stepping out of your first step if you wish to have a fulfilling year ahead! Register to become a Uni-Y (HKU) member now to enjoy our programmes and services throughout and beyond your U-life. Stay tuned with us by following our Instagram or Facebook page, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel for our latest videos!

Programme Schedule

** Please reserve all the dates listed below. Participants are required to attend 80% of all preparation meetings before departure, post-trip meeting and activities.

1. Interview
Date: 12-13 Nov 2026 
Location: Mong Kok Holistic Development Centre, Mong Kok

2. Pre-trip Meetings and Activities
Date/Time:18 Nov 2026 (19:30-22:00) , 23 Dec 2026 (19:30-22:00), 5 Jan 2027 (14:00-17:00)
Location: HKU / Mong Kok Holistic Development Centre
Content: Pre-Trip Activity, preparation of services and cultural exchange activities

3. Overseas Trip to Georgia
Date: 9-17 Jan 2027
Destinations: Tbilisi, Georgia

4. Post-trip Meetings and Sharing Booth
Date/Time: 20 Jan 2027 (19:30-22:00) and 3 Feb 2027 (19:30-22:00)
Sharing Booth:17-19 Feb 2027 (Shift Work)

5. Evaluation Meeting
Date/Time: 24 Feb 2027 (19:30-22:00) 
Location: HKU / Mong Kok Holistic Development Centre

 

A. Membership Information
[A] Membership Application: https://www.uniycy20.ymca.org.hk/membership

Method 1: Download the Membership Form from the link above and email the completed form to uniyhku@ymca.org.hk 
Method 2: Access the online portal from the link above, and choose "Uni-Y/College Y Member" as a membership type. Only credit card is accepted for payment.

[B] For current members:
If you do not know your membership number, pls submit your enquiry with your full name, institution and phone no. and membership form submission date via WhatsApp +852 2705-2231.
All applicants must be valid Uni-Y (HKU) members. Please complete membership application before interview, otherwise no interviews will be arranged.
Membership No. is an 8-digit number (e.g. 10310000). If you do not know your membership number, please submit your enquiry with your full name, institution and phone no. and membership form submission date via WhatsApp +852 2705-2231.  
If you do not know your membership expiry date, please submit your enquiry with your full name, institution and phone no. and membership form submission date via WhatsApp +852 2705-2231.  
B. Personal Information
13. Type of Travel Document
C. Further Information
7. How do you first know this Programme?
D. Interview Arrangement
Interview Date: 12 Nov 2026 (Thu) OR 13 Nov 2026 (Fri)
Venue: Mong Kok Holistic Development Centre

1. Please choose at least TWO timeslots each day.
2. Shortlisted applicants will receive a notification email for the selection interview on or before 12 Nov 2026.
3. Successful applicants will receive an admission email on or before 14 Nov 2026.
1. 12 Nov 2026 (Thu)
**Please choose at least TWO timeslots.
2. 13 Nov 2026 (Fri)
**Please choose at least TWO timeslots.
E. Terms and Conditions
1. Activities involve physical exercise. All participants must ensure that their physical and mental conditions are ready for this activity. The Organiser is not liable for any injuries/ sickness/ loss of personal belongings during the event; participants have the sole responsibility instead. 活動涉及體能活動，參加者需確保身體狀況良好並適合參與是次活動，主辦單位並不會對參加者所發生的任何意外、受傷或其所攜帶之財物承擔任何責任。參加者須自行承擔一切責任；

2. Photos and videos will be taken at the event for future promotion and the Organiser reserves all copyright and ownership of the photos and videos taken at the event. 主辦單位於活動期間所拍攝的相片或影像，將用作日後宣傳及推廣用途，並保留有關相片及影像的版權及擁有權；

3. Limited quota applies. Your application will only be confirmed upon the completion of the payment. The Organiser reserves the right to close entries before the announced deadline without prior notice. 活動名額有限，一切以繳費為準，主辦單位有權提前截止報名而不作另行通知；

4. The Organiser reserves the right to contact participants by phone or other means for additional information required for the application. 主辦單位有權以電話或其他方式聯絡參加者以取得所需資訊作活動安排用途；

5. The Organiser reserves the right to void any applications with invalid information and/or submitted via improper procedures. 若參加者提供的資料有任何錯誤或不依照正確程序報名，主辦單位保留拒絕接受其參與權利；

6. The Organiser reserves the right to cancel the activity due to any circumstances beyond the organiser's control, including but not limited to insufficient enrolment, severe weather condition, social unrest, severe pandemic etc. while all application fee will not be refunded. 如發生任何主辦單位無法控制的情況導致活動無法如常舉行，包括但不限於參與人數不足、惡劣天氣或特殊社會及疫情狀況等，主辦單位有權決定取消整個活動，所遞交之報名費不獲退還；

7. Participants must follow all instructions given by the event staff, volunteers and officials with respect to all matters regarding the event. 參加者必須尊重及遵守由主辦單位職員、工作人員或其授權人士所發出的任何指引；

8. The Organiser reserves the right to prohibit the participants from joining without any refund of application fee if the participants violate any of the above conditions and terms. 參加者如違反上述條款，主辦單位保留禁止其參與之權利而不作任何退款；

9. In case of any disputes, the Organiser reserves the right to make all decisions related to the event, including but not limited to the confirmation of entries, the arrangement of the event, and the amendment to the terms or conditions without prior notice. 如有任何爭議，主辦單位保留對是次活動的最終決定權，包括但不限於取錄參加者及活動安排，以及保留增減、修改及刪除條款及細則之權利，而不作事先通知；

10. All personal data provided by the participants is to be used solely for this event. The information will be provided to relevant staff for application processing, contact and other relevant purposes. In accordance to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, all personal data collected will be destroyed 6 months after the event. It is voluntary for participants to provide their personal data, but the registration cannot be processed without such personal data. 參加者所提供的個人資料只作本活動之用，有關資料只會供處理申請的人員參閱，作為審批、聯絡及相關的用途。所有資料均按個人資料(私隱)條例處理，並於活動期完結六個月後銷毀。參加者可依個人意願提供其個人資料。如參加者不願意提供相關資料，整個登記程序將不會完成，並視為未參加本活動。

Personal Information Collection Statement 收集個人資料聲明

Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong undertakes to comply with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance to ensure that personal data kept are accurate and secure. Your personal information (including your name, email address, etc.) may be used by Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong for the purposes of sending you organizational updates, fundraising appeals, event invitations, surveys and other communication and marketing via telephone/post/electronic mails. If you do not wish to receive any communication from us, please email your Chinese and English full name, together with your membership number and telephone number to University and College YMCA Department at uniycy@ymca.org.hk. For any enquiries, please contact us at 2705 2231.

香港中華基督教青年會（下稱「青年會」）會遵守及履行個人資料（私隱）條例之規定，並確保你的個人資料準確及安全。你的個人資料（包括你的姓名、電郵地址及其他）或會被青年會透過電話／郵寄／電子郵件，用作聯絡通訊、籌款、推廣活動、研究調查及其他通訊及推廣之用途。若你希望停止接收青年會資訊，請將中英文全名、會友證號碼及電話號碼，電郵予 uniycy@ymca.org.hk 以辦理相關手續。如有查詢，請致電 2705 2231 與本會聯絡。