What we need

• Design sand art teaching content and steps tailored to the characteristics of deaf students of different age groups
• Teach sand art techniques clearly and understandably, including composition, sand spreading, and sand manipulation
• Demonstrate sand art skills in class and provide individual guidance
• Encourage Deaf students /children of deaf parents to unleash their creativity and complete their own sand art pieces
• Help maintain classroom order and create a relaxed and enjoyable learning atmosphere
• Communicate with interpreter regarding the progress of the course and Deaf student feedback
• Class dates for deaf mothers: Jun 3, 10, 17, 24,
• Class dates for children of deaf parents: Jun 7, 14, 21, 28
• Class dates for deaf elderly: To be discussed with volunteers

Background

CODA Hong Kong is dedicated to providing diverse support services for the deaf and their families, promoting their social inclusion. To enrich the lives of the deaf and their caregivers and provide a platform for shared learning and interaction, our association plans to organize a series of sand art experience classes in May and June. Sand art not only cultivates participants' artistic sense and creativity but also fosters interaction and emotional exchange in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. We hope to recruit sand art volunteer instructors to provide professional guidance to different age groups of the deaf, deaf parents, and hearing caregivers, allowing them to experience the joy of sand art and gain inspiration and growth. This course will cover multiple groups, including deaf elderly, deaf parents, hearing adult/youth/child caregivers, aiming to build a closer inclusive community for both the deaf and hearing.

What we have

Course objectives and background information of the students to help instructors understand the learning needs of different groups; basic teaching outlines and suggestions for the sand art experience classes; sand art materials and tools (such as sand, drawing boards, projection equipment, etc., specific details can be further discussed); our staff will provide administrative and communication support during the classes; a certificate of volunteer service hours to thank volunteers for their dedication.

Why this is important

Promote Deaf-Hearing Inclusion: By allowing the deaf and their hearing caregivers to participate in art activities together, it creates opportunities for interaction and exchange, breaking down barriers and building closer community ties. Enrich the Lives of Service Users: It provides new artistic experiences for the deaf, deaf parents, and hearing caregivers, cultivating their interests and hobbies and improving their quality of life. Support Deaf Caregivers: By providing a relaxed and learning environment, it reduces the stress of caregivers and enhances their interaction with deaf family members. Overall, this project not only brings artistic pleasure to participants but also promotes deaf-hearing inclusion on an emotional and social level.

Project Period

01 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025

Location

CODA HONG KONG, Shop 110 & 111 , Podium Level , Fu On House, Tai Wo Hau Estate , Kwai Chung , New Territories

Team Project

You’ll be working with other awesome volunteers.