With the launch of a Jockey Club Charities Trust-funded website, volunteering opportunities are just a click away. Service groups in need can simply log on to easyvolunteer.hk to recruit helpers for community work. The online platform is a new initiative of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: Youth Volunteer Network (VNET), which has been funded by the Trust with more than HK$40 million since 2005.
Today (24 April), the Club’s Executive Director, Charities, Douglas So joined Secretary for Food and Health Dr Ko Wing-man, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) Executive Director Dr Rosanna Wong, Standing Committee Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Bauhinia Foundation Research Centre Director Anthony Wu and artiste Sheren Tang to attend the launching ceremony of the easyvolunteer.hk online platform.
The website, open to all potential volunteers and service groups, provides volunteer matching and training services. It also enables users to keep service records so that ‘high-fliers’ can be rewarded. So far, more than 1,000 people have signed up and nearly 300 volunteering opportunities have been offered by around 200 social service organisations.
Since 1965, the Trust has donated over HK$476 million to HKFYG for various programmes.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is not only one of the world’s leading horse racing organisations, but also Hong Kong’s largest community contributor, donating HK$1.95 billion in 2012/13. In addition, the Club is a major taxpayer, Hong Kong’s single largest by far, generating over HK$17.64 billion in 2012/13 for public funds. The Club pioneers technology applications for sporting and betting entertainment, striving for the highest levels of customer service. As a membership club, it is recognised as one of Asia’s most prestigious. These multifaceted roles make it a well-respected and remarkable organisation, dedicated to its mission of enhancing the quality of life for all Hong Kong people.
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The Cluba£į?s Executive Director, Charities, Douglas So (2nd left) joins Secretary for Food and Health Dr Ko Wing-man (centre), The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Executive Director Dr Rosanna Wong (2nd right), Standing Committee Member of the National Committee of the Chinese Peoplea£į?s Political Consultative Conference and Bauhinia Foundation Research Centre Director Anthony Wu (1st right) and artiste Sheren Tang (1st left) to attend the launching ceremony of the easyvolunteer.hk online platform.
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Guests show support for the easyvolunteer.hk online platform.
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