In collaboration with Fu Hong Society, HKMU Best Buddies Programme was launched by the Student Affairs Office in February 2023. This programme aims to encourage students to develop one-to-one friendships with people with intellectual disabilities, and to better understand their daily lives and the challenges they faced. You may click on the Past Programme Review below to know more about this programme!
The programme is now recruiting HKMU buddies for year 2024/2025. This year HKMU students can utilize your strengths and talents to encourage buddies with intellectual disabilities to explore their interests and potentials, and to find joy in daily life. Full-time undergraduate students with a passion for serving people with intellectual disabilities are welcome to join, sign up now to establish unforgettable and sincere friendships with the buddies from Ngai Shun Home*!
*Ngai Shun Home provides residential services for persons with moderate grade intellectual disabilities
All full-time undergraduate students who are passionate to serve people with intellectual disabilities are welcome to join. Cantonese proficiency is required for this programme. To complete the programme, participants are required to attend all training sessions and services.
| Content | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 12 September 2024 (Thurs) | / |
| Interview | 19/20 September 2024 (Thurs/Fri) | HKMU |
| Briefing and Training Session | 28 September 2024 (Sat) | HKMU |
| Welcome to HKMU! * | 17 Oct 2024 (Thur) OR 19 Oct 2024 (Sat) | HKMU |
| Ocean Park Fun day * | 14 Nov 2024 (Thur) OR 16 Nov 2024 (Sat) | Off-campus |
| Let's practice | 18 Jan 2025 (Sat) | Off-Campus |
| Talent Carnival | 17 Feb 2025 (Mon) | TBC |
| Day Camp | 29 Mar 2025 (Sat) | Off-Campus |
*This programme day will be organized during weekdays OR weekends according to the students’ availabilities.
Submit your application through this LINK or before 12 Sep 2024 (Thursday). Selected applicant(s) will be invited to attend an interview.
For enquiries, please contact Ms. Maggie Lai of SAO (sl@hkmu.edu.hk / 2768 6753).
