Event Support (Apr 27)
Onsite logistic support and activities coordination at Read to Connect Community event
Project Details
What we need
- Volunteering hours will be from 9:30am - 02:30pm on Apr 27
- Join briefing session via zoom to learn more about the objectives of our event
- Assist in managing and directing crowds during events
- Greet guests and provide them with event information
- Provide logistic support and activities coordination along tram route on Hong Kong Island and Hong Kong Central Library in Causewway Bay
Background
Bring Me A Book Hong Kong is a supporting organisation for Hong Kong Public Library’s Reading Week. On Sunday 27th April 2025, we will be hosting our first READCONNECT Family Day. This will be an action packed family day with an iconic tram ride, ”Bring Me An Author” seminars with local HK authors and illustrators and creative book making workshops.
What we have
Briefing session via zoom will be provided.
Why this is important
READCONNECT campaign is a city-wide initiative to promote family bonding through daily read-aloud sessions. This spring movement aims to address the urgent need for more family reading time.
Project Period
27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025
Location
Along tram route on Hong Kong Island and Hong Kong Central Library in Causeway Bay
Team Project
You’ll be working with other awesome volunteers.
Requirements
Time
5 hours in total
Skills
- Event Support
Experience Level
- Open to all
- Students
- Some experience
- Extensive experience
Language
- Chinese (Cantonese)
- English
Age Range
No age requirement
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About the Organization
Bring Me a Book Hong Kong
https://www.bringmeabook.org.hk
Causes
What we do
Bring Me A Book™ Hong Kong (BMABHK) is a non-profit organization with a vision of Hong Kong in which every child is read to, strengthening family and community bonds and creating a love of learning. We use evidence-based research to provide: - Transformational trainings for parents and educators - The best Chinese and English children’s books - Quality programs to access authors and literacy experts To enrich the lives of ALL in the Hong Kong community. Since inception in 2006, we have installed over 450 libraries, served 180,000 children through our library programs and trained 30,000 parents through our award-winning “First Teachers Training” Program.
Event Support (Apr 27)
5 hours in total, 1 day
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