The younger generation is adept at photography, effortlessly documenting memories at any moment. In contrast, the elderly frequently face challenges accessing equipment and developing skills, which can impede their ability to preserve significant moments. As a consequence, there may be a shortage of personal or family photos for them to treasure and share through generations.
The Student Affairs Office is now organizing the “HKMU Photography Services for the Elderly 2024/2025”, which aims to provide student volunteers with the knowledge and practical skills to serve the elderly through photography services. Upon completion of training, student volunteers will have the opportunity to capture individual portraits of the elderly for their future use.
Click here to view students' recent photography work for the elderly.
As a student volunteer, you will be able to:
All full-time undergraduate students who are passionate to serve elderly and interested in photography service 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 | 6 October 2024 (Sun) | / |
| Interview | 15 – 18 October 2024 | HKMU |
| Briefing Session & Communication Skills Workshop | 25 October 2024 (Fri) | HKMU |
| Photography Workshop | 2 November 2024 (Sat) | HKMU |
| Makeup Workshop | 13 November 2024 (Wed) | HKMU |
| Shooting Day (1) | 9 January 2025 (Thur) | Off-Campus |
| Shooting Day (2) | 25 January 2025 (Sat) | Off-Campus |
| Shooting Day (3) | 15 February 2025 (Sat) | Off-Campus |
| Shooting Day (4) | 15 March 2025 (Sat) | Off-Campus |
| Shooting Day (5) | 21 May 2025 (Wed) | Off-Campus |
| Sharing Session | 23 May 2025 (Fri) | HKMU |
The application could be made through this link on or before 6 Oct 2024 (Sunday). Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.
For enquiries, please contact Mr. Elvin Lau of SAO (sl@hkmu.edu.hk / 2768 6564)
