Legacy Nest: Home Memoirs Initiative

Legacy Nest: Home Memoirs Initiative

Group size:

Min. 15; Max. 20

Estimated Cost per student* (subject to final confirmation):

HK$500

* Cost includes insurance. Families will be reimbursed with the remainder if there is any surplus on the trip account at the end of 'SIS goes MaD'.

Service Provider:

Aberdeen Kaifong Welfare Association Service Centre (AKA), Yue Kwong Chuen Redevelopment Phase 1 Social Service Team (Link)

Provisional Programme (subject to final confirmation):

Background

Yue Kwong Chuen (漁光村), established in the 1960s with a history spanning over 50 years, is undergoing redevelopment to enhance social welfare facilities for the Aberdeen community and the broader Southern District. For more information on the redevelopment project, please see the details HERE.

Yue Kwong Chuen has seen an increase in its ageing population, with some residents facing mobility challenges and requiring assistance during the relocation process. Many have lived in the area since their youth, where cherished memories are deeply intertwined.

Our students will serve as volunteers to assist in this meaningful endeavour, helping the elderly residents pack and declutter their homes as well as capture precious memories in their homes/estates through photographs.

Objectives

Help Y12 students develop communication, organization skills and teamwork in this project
Help the elderly residents with their transition process in the Yue Kwong Chuen urban rehousing project.

*Note: Introduction to the Yue Kwong Chuen urban redevelopment project will be made during the MaD Week trip meetings. It will help students understand more about housing issues in the HK community.

Day 1 (21st) - Service Training session in SIS / 10am -12:30 (TBC)

10:00 - 10:30: Mini-Lecture

Topic: Understanding the Needs of Elderly People & Challenges in Visitation

Description: This session aims to cultivate empathy in students by familiarizing them with the needs and challenges encountered during visitations with the elderly. Students will learn to consider dos and don'ts in the planning process.

10:30 - 11:00: Mini-Lecture

Topic: Streamlined Sorting and Letting Go Assistance (斷捨離)

Description: Students will be introduced to the concept of 斷捨離, which involves helping the elderly pack their household goods effectively and efficiently.

11:00 - 11:45

Group Practice: Communication Skills with the Elderly & Handling various challenging situations (Build communication and problem-solving skills of students)

Topic: Communication Skills with the Elderly & Handling Challenging Situations

Description: Through interactive exercises, students will enhance their communication and problem-solving skills by practicing interactions with the elderly and addressing various challenging scenarios.

11:45 - 12:30: Group Discussion

Topic: Program Material Preparation & Cleaning Materials Packing

Description: Students will collaborate as a team to prepare program materials for special albums and organize cleaning materials. This collaborative effort will help in fostering teamwork and effective task preparation.

1:15 – 3:15 Applying the Creative Process

Topic: Art Jamming

An Art Jamming Session is a fun experience where participants come together to immerse themselves in a world of creativity and self-expression. It's a perfect setting to unwind and let your artistic spirit soar as you paint on a canvas of your choosing. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a novice, this session welcomes all with open arms, encouraging everyone to explore their unique style and imagination through a vibrant palette of colours. It's a relaxing journey where the only prerequisite is a willingness to embrace the joy of creation and the freedom to unleash your creativity without constraints.

Day 2 (22nd) & Day 4 (24th) Service at Yue Kwong Chuen (Aberdeen) 9am -1pm

09:00 - 09:30: Briefing

Description: Staff from Aberdeen Kaifong Welfare Association Service Centre (AKA) will provide a briefing on capturing memorable photos.

09:30 - 11:45: Memory Photography Session

Description: Students will accompany the elderly at Yue Kwong Chuen, capturing photos of significant locations and household items to create personalized memory albums.

11:45 - 13:00: Album Creation

Description: Students will design, print, and compile the captured photos into special albums at the AKA office in Yue Kwong Chuen, preserving memories for individual households.

Day 3 (23rd) & Day 5 (25th) Service at Yue Kwong Chuen (Aberdeen) 9am -1pm

(Elderly household visitation to pack their materials for removal process (上門長者執屋)

09:00 - 09:30: Briefing

Description: AKA staff will brief students on the principles of streamlined sorting and letting go (斷捨離).

09:30 - 13:00: Household Visitation

Description: Students will be divided into groups to visit assigned households, assisting the elderly in streamlined sorting and letting go (斷捨離). A debriefing session will follow the clean-up activities, providing students with an opportunity to reflect on their experiences.

Physical/Skill Requirements:

Nil

Special Equipment:

Nil

Meals:

Students to pack their own lunch & drinks.

Transportation:

A coach from Wong Chuk Hang MTR station to Yue Kwong Chuen will be from Tuesday to Friday. The student will take their own way back home.

Link to frequently asked questions.

Staff Contact:

Trip Leader: Ms S. Pate

Administration: Ms Y. Kwan