SOWGOOD! Ambassador
Interact and observe 3-9 y/o children to push Positive Education Movement forward in HK together
Project Details
What we need
- Join us for a training session (4 hours)
- Join 2 hours of observation sessions (Sessions will be hosted during mornings/afternoons on weekday and weekends)
- You will be interacting & taking care of young children (3-9 y/o), observe each child to notice and take note/photos of their demonstrated character strengths throughout the activity
- Show and share your appreciation with the children, enhancing their recognition of their own character strengths
- Record the children’s performance and their character strengths individually
- Volunteers who can speak Cantonese are preferred as you'll be working closely with local students
Background
To collaborate with families, schools, NGOs, business organizations and the government to promote Positive Education Movement in Hong Kong. We are dedicated to bringing positive changes in the long run.
What we have
One training session and one site visit will be provided to volunteers on our philosophy and facilitation skills.
Why this is important
SOWGOOD! Positive Education Centre strives to promote positive education in Hong Kong. Apart from students, parents and teachers, we are eager to join hands with those who share our views and mission to be our SOWGOOD! Ambassador and to grow with the children!
Project Period
20 Jan 2023 - 28 Apr 2023
Location
10/F, St. James’ Settlement (Headquarters) 85 Stone Nullah Lane, Wanchai
Team Project
You’ll be working with other awesome volunteers.
Requirements
Time
10 hours in total
Skills
- Youth Mentorship
- Teaching
- Childcare
- Empathy
Experience Level
- Open to all
- Students
- Some experience
- Extensive experience
Language
- Chinese (Cantonese)
- English
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About the Organization
sowgood.sjs.org.hk
Causes
What we do
SOWGOOD!Positive Education Centre is the first ever centre in Hong Kong promoting positive character through experiential learning activities. The service targets are students in kindergartens and primary schools, their parents and teachers. Our objectives are: To provide an appropriate learning environment for children to enhance their positive traits and emotions to face future challenges To offer training workshops to parents so that they can become the life coaches of their children for a healthy upbringing To support schools and teachers by enriching their knowledge and practical skills in positive education To build a collaborative platform where families, schools, NGOs, business organizations and the government can work together to create an environment to promote comprehensive positive character education in Hong Kong To collaborate with families, schools, NGOs, business organizations and the government to promote Positive Education Movement in Hong Kong. We are dedicated to bringing positive changes in the long run.
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