- To encourage students to organize and participate in volunteer services, through which students can serve the underprivileged, give back to society and engage in out-of-classroom learning for whole-person nurturing.
- To enhance students’ cohesion and sense of belongings to Macao and UM.
- To support local volunteer projects and needs.
- All UM students with strong commitment and positive personality;
- Students can join the team through Residential Colleges (RC) and Postgraduate House (PGH):
CKPC: Andrew Ng 吳雲峰 CKLC: Kevin Huang 黃才試 CYTC: Diane Lu 呂靜慧 CKYC: Lantz Wu 胡梓聰 FPJC: Andrew Lao 劉振釗 LCWC: Coffee Chao 周國暉 MLC: Gary Fung 馮家維
MCMC: Alice Hong 洪盈惠 SPC: Jinjin Liu 劉京京 SEAC: Saul Chan 陳宇威 PGH: Michelle Wong 黃敏嫻
1. Participating in training and activities coordinated by SAO;
2. Assisting and participating in volunteer activities coordinated by SAO;
3. Promoting community service and social responsibility to UM students.
Eligible students will have the opportunity to receive to the following:
1. A Certificate with appreciation;
2. 400/200/100 CS of ”Responsible Citizenship” per academic year;
3. Sponsorship and/or nomination to Summer Programme;
4. Nomination and/or sponsorship to SAO exchange trips (subject to availability);
5. Outstanding and loyal members will be recognized and awarded in the annual UM Student Award Ceremony.
Remarks:
1. Service hours will be counted every academic year – by 30 Apr (the service record after 30 Apr will be counted as the next academic year).
2. The criteria and eligibility in detail are to be determined by SAO according to the actual situation.
Activity Highlight 2024/2025
❤️ Community Care, Spreading Warmth:
UMVP visited Lar Sao Luis Gonzaga (St. Luis Centre) Home to learn professional knowledge about caring for individuals with disabilities and understand the special needs of different types of impairments. They engaged in close interactions with the residents, singing and dancing to bridge the gap and show warmth and compassion.
The volunteers also visited St. Margaret Centre (Centro de Santa Margarida) to learn about the difficulties and daily lives of individuals with mental disabilities. They joined the residents in baking cookies, sharing the joy of baking while listening to their stories. This visit gave the residents happiness and companionship while raising awareness of social inclusion.
🤝 Volunteering in Greater Bay Area:
UMVP travelled to Guangzhou for an exchange and interactive dialogue on youth volunteer services with the Yuexiu District Youth Volunteer Organization. UMVP members participated in a public welfare workshop for disadvantaged children, visited volunteer service stations along Beijing Road Pedestrian Street, experienced the charm of Lingnan gardens, and tried their hand at intangible cultural heritage crafts like filigree enamel. This exchange allowed both sides to share service experiences and promote volunteer collaboration in the Greater Bay Area.
🌳 Green Actions, Protecting Ecology:
UMVP joined the “Walking and Tree Conservation Activity of the 44th Macao Green Week” events to explore Macau’s natural beauty and protect the environment. Volunteering in forest protection helped raise environmental awareness and promote sustainable development.
🎓 “One-Day University Student” Experience:
UMVP collaborated with Shiu Pong College to organize the “One-Day University Student” event, allowing special community groups to experience university life and fulfill their “college student” dreams. Volunteers actively led college classes and interest workshops, had meals with participants, and held graduation gown picture sessions to create unique memories.
In addition, UMVP members passionately supported many charity activities, such as various sports events for Macau Special Olympics, Macau Caritas Charity Run, and Macau Caritas Bazaar, which actively promotes social inclusion.
The UM Volunteer Team will continue to leverage its influence to encourage more students to engage in community service and take on social responsibilities.