Application for Serve 2Gather: Service Learning and Cultural Tour to Shaoguan, Guangdong| 『粵北義行』韶關服務體驗之旅 (7 – 10 January 2027)

About the Trip

Trip Details: https://wp4.cedars.hku.hk/serve2gather/trip2027/

Trip Dates: 7 - 10 January 2027 (Thu to Sun)

Highlights:

- Design and lead English activities for junior high school students
- Cook with village students and enjoy the meal together
- Visit local industrial enterprise and NGO
- Experience authentic Hakka culture
-Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Danxiashan

Language: English

Quota: 20 full-time students, aged 18-34, local and non-local students who are holders of HK Identity Cards

Cost: HK$700 (HK$500 for eligible grassroots youth*) (includes round-trip transportation, accommodation, meals, travel insurance, local transportation, and costs for scheduled activities)

Deposit: HK$500 (returned upon successful completion of the trip and all required learning activities; non-refundable in case of cancellation under any circumstances).

Completion of the programme requires:

Participants should guarantee the following FULL COMMITMENT and PARTICIPATION in the programme:

Briefing session on 29 October, 2026 (Thu)
Preparation of service activities (with team members) during November and December 2026
Pre-trip meeting and presentation on 5 January 2027 (Tue)
Service Trip in Shaoguan from 7 January 2027 (Thu) to 10 January 2027 (Sun)
Post-trip meeting at HKU (presentation and sharing on learning experience) on 13 January 2027 (Wed)
Submission of individual learning journal and feedback by 15 January 2027 (Fri)

Important Information for Applicants:

1. Participants must guarantee FULL COMMITMENT AND PARTICIPANTS in the programme. They should also be punctual and maintain a high standard of self-discipline and mutual support with other members of the programme.

2. Successful applicants must confirm their offers with payment and sign the acceptance letter by the deadline and provide the proof to CEDARS.

3. Participants must have a valid travel document, such as:

- A Home Return Permit (for HK citizens), OR
- An Exit-Entry Permit and/or passport with a valid visa (for non-HK citizens).

4. Participants must be responsible for the arrangement and preparation of their own travel document(s).

- Chinese Visa Application Centre (for non-HK citizens): https://www.visaforchina.cn
- CTS Entry Permit Service HK Ltd (for HK citizens): https://www.ctshk.com/mep/zh

A. Personal Information

Full Name in English

Full Name in Chinese

Please put “N/A” if not applicable

Nickname, e.g. Tommy

Gender

Date of birth (participants must be between 18 – 34 years old)

University Number

Level of Study

Undergraduate

Taught Postgraduate

MPhil

PhD

Faculty

Curriculum

e.g. BA, BEcon, BEng, etc.

Year of Study

HKU Portal Email

Personal Email

Contact Number

WhatsApp Number

Please put “N/A” if not applicable

Hall/Residential College (if applicable)

I am a

Local student

Chinese Mainland student (full degree)

International student (full degree)

Exchange/ visiting student

Place of Origin

Language Proficiency

Questions	Native	Excellent	Fair	Basic	No Knowledge
Cantonese (Speaking)	Native	Excellent	Fair	Basic	No Knowledge
Cantonese (Listening)	Native	Excellent	Fair	Basic	No Knowledge
English (Speaking)	Native	Excellent	Fair	Basic	No Knowledge
English (Listening)	Native	Excellent	Fair	Basic	No Knowledge
Putonghua	Native	Excellent	Fair	Basic	No Knowledge

Are you a citizen of European Union (EU)?

Yes

Are you a holder of a valid Hong Kong (permanent) identity card?

Type of Travel Document (e.g. Home Return Permit, passport)

Have you ever travelled to Chinese Mainland before?

Yes

Do you need to apply for a Chinese visa?

Yes

Do you have any medical conditions, dietary requests, accessibility requirements or special needs?

Since 1 May 2025 onwards, have you participated in any exchange tour sponsored by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Chinese Mainland 2025-26?

Yes

Please upload a CV which lists your education, extra- curricular activities and past experience for our reference.

One file only.
8 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.

(For local students only) Are you receiving full grant under the means-tested financial assistance schemes administered by the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency (WFSFAA)?

Yes

(Students will be required to provided proof)

B. Community Service Experience and Expectations

Why are you interested in this service trip? What are your expectations and contributions in this programme? (within 200 words)

List any previous community service or volunteering experience as a participant or organiser (please indicate your position/role and briefly share your experience). (within 200 words)

List any activities you have participated in at HKU/CEDARS.

C. Programme Schedule and Commitment

I confirm that I can join the following activities:

Questions	Yes	No
Briefing session Date: 29 October Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: HKU	Yes	No
Pre-trip meeting and presentation Date: 5 January 2027 (Tue) Time: 2 pm – 4 pm Location: HKU	Yes	No
All activities in Shaoguan From 7 January 2027 (Thu) to 10 January 2027 (Sun)	Yes	No
Post-trip Meeting (presentation and sharing on learning experience) Date: 13 January 2027 (Wed) Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Location: HKU	Yes	No
Online submission of individual learning journal and feedback Deadline: 15 January 2027 (Fri)	Yes	No

Are you interested in taking any of the below positions as well?

Team leader who will be responsible for co-ordinating with other group members in the programme

Student translator during the trip (translating from Mandarin to English) (for native Mandarin speakers only)

Student photographer for the trip

Student videographer for the trip

None of the above

D. Additional Information / Note to CEDARS

Additional Information / Note to CEDARS

E. Personal Information Collection Statements

Personal Information Collection Statements (https://www.cedars.hku.hk/privacy)*

I acknowledge CEDARS to use any images and/or videos taken for this event in HKU’s publications, promotion and other media activities (including the Internet).

I acknowledge that my personal data may be utilised by the government for opinion surveys, evaluation research, training/sharing sessions, and other related purposes.

I acknowledge that by participating in the programme, I will automatically become a member of the "Youth Network" established under the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) and consent to receiving information on youth activities and government youth development measures (with an opt-out option).