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Lingnan C♥Connects Programme

About Lingnan CConnects

Lingnan C.Connects

With the University’s motto "Education for Service", community service is always an integral part of campus life. The University tries every means to provide students with not only opportunities for participation in an active campus life but also experiences to care for the welfare of the community. With the theme "Care for CommunitySee the Connections", the Lingnan CConnects Programme aims to:

  1. raise the level of social awareness of students and encourage them to care for the community;
  2. help students to develop a right attitude in life;
  3. learn about people from different walks of life;
  4. enhance students’ organizational, management and communication skills;
  5. connect students’ experiences, own potentials and lifelong goals.


 

Programme Outline

Programme Outline


 

Training Programmes

You are highly encouraged to join the following programmes which can help equip you with useful skills in volunteer service. Spaces are limited. Do enrol now!

C.Connects Training Series - ILP Activities (CELD)


1. Lingnan C. Connects – “Care for Community – See the Connections”

Lingnan C. Connects – 服務社會.成就視野

Date: 14 Sept 2023 (Thu)

Time: 16:30 – 17:30

Venue: MBG22

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Ms. Angie LAU (Assistant Manager I, Lingnan University)

ILP Unit(s): 1 (CELD)

 

2. Introductory Session of the "Lingnan Foundation W.T. Chan Fellowships Program"

Lingnan C. Connects – 陳氏學者獎學金簡介會

Date: 15 Sept 2023 (Fri)

Time: 16:30 – 18:00

Venue: MBG22

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Representatives of the Lingnan Foundation W.T. Chan Fellowships Program

ILP Unit(s): 1.5 (CELD)

Registration: Please click here

 

3. [CRN10447] Introductory Session of Youth Support Scheme and "Project X"

青年支援服務及Project X 計劃簡介會

Date: 18 Sept 2023 (Mon)

Time: 16:30 – 17:30

Venue: LBYG01

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Mr. Zeno LAM (Registered Social Worker, Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups)

ILP Unit(s): 1 (CELD)

 

4. [CRN10449] Introductory Session of the “Principal Chan Free Tutorial World – LU Volunteer Teachers Scheme”

陳校長免費補習天地 – 嶺大義師計劃簡介會

Date: 22 Sept 2023 (Fri)

Time: 17:30 – 18:30

Venue: MBG06

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Representatives of the Principal Chan Free Tutorial World

ILP Unit(s): 1 (CELD)

Registration: Please click here

 

5. [CRN10450] Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and You

可持續發展目標與你

Date: 27 Sept 2023 (Wed)

Time: 16:30 – 17:30

Venue: via Zoom (the zoom link will be delivered three days before the event)

Language: English

Speaker: Representatives of the UNICEF Hong Kong

ILP Unit(s): 1 (CELD)

 

6. [CRN10452] Briefing and Training Session – Orbis Hong Kong – Future Vision Leader of Orbis Hong Kong

奧比斯香港 – 未來領袖計劃

Date: 26 Oct 2023 (Thu) (Update)

Time: 17:00 – 18:00 (Update)

Venue: via Zoom (the zoom link will be delivered three days before the event)

Language: English and Cantonese

Speaker: Representatives of Orbis

ILP Unit(s): 1 (CELD)

 

7. [CRN10455] C. Connects – Volunteer Training and Elderly Service

C. Connects – 義工培訓及服務(長者)

Date: 3 Oct 2023 (Tue) and 21 Oct 2023 (Sat)

Time: 16:30 – 18:30 (3/10); 10:00 – 12:00 (21/10)

Venue: LYH317 (3/10); outside campus (21/10)

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Representatives of Agency for Volunteer Services

ILP Unit(s): 4 (CELD)

*Students must attend two sessions in order to attain the ILP unit(s).

 

8. [CRN10457] Develop Your Leadership in the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps – Officer Trainee Training Programme

香港航空青年團 - 長官學員訓練講座

Date: 12 Oct 2023 (Thu)

Time: 16:30 – 17:30

Venue: MBG01

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Representatives of Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps

ILP Unit(s): 1 (CELD)

 

9. [CRN10465] C. Connects – Volunteer Training and Animal Service at Dog Kennel

C. Connects – 義工培訓及服務(動物)

Date: 19 Oct 2023 (Thu) and 26 Oct 2023 (Thu)

Time: 16:30 – 18:30 (19/10); 14:00 – 16:30 (26/10)

Venue: LYH319 (19/10); Yuen Long Dog Kennel (26/10)

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Representatives of Agency for Volunteer Services

ILP Unit(s): 4 (CELD)

*Students must attend two sessions in order to attain the ILP unit(s).

 

10. [CRN10466] Hong Kong Red Cross — An Experiential Workshop

體驗活動

Date: 24 Oct 2023 (Tue)

Time: 16:30 – 18:30

Venue: MBG11

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Representatives of Hong Kong Redcross

ILP Unit(s): 2 (CELD)

 

11. [CRN10480] Introductory and Sharing Session by Community Chest

公益金慈善工作分享會

Date: 6 Nov 2023 (Mon)

Time: 16:30 – 17:30

Venue: LBYG01

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Representatives of Community Chest and Charities

ILP Unit(s): 1 (CELD)

 

12. [CRN10481] C. Connects – Human Library – Experienced Volunteers

C.connects – 真人圖書館 - 資深義務工作者

Date: 7 Nov 2023 (Tue)

Time: 16:30 – 18:00

Venue: LKK102

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Representatives of Agency for Volunteer Services

ILP Unit(s): 1.5 (CELD)

 

13. [CRN10482] Table for Choices: Tabletop Role Playing Game

生命抉擇劇場:諜語者

Date: 8 Nov 2023 (Wed)

Time: 16:30 – 19:30

Venue: LYH316

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Mr. Lamfia LEUNG (Registered Social Worker, Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service – Hong Kong (Tuen Mun Integrated Youth Service Centre), Founder of the "Empathetic Journey of Life")

ILP Unit(s): 3 (CELD)

 

14. [CRN10484] Hong Kong Red Cross Humanitarian Workshop

人道價值互動體驗活動

Date: 9 Nov 2023 (Thu)

Time: 16:30 – 18:30

Venue: LYH319

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Representatives of Hong Kong Redcross

ILP Unit(s): 2 (CELD)

 

15. [CRN10483] Historical Tour at Sam Sing with "Tuenmunality"

「溯本尋屯」帶你遊屯門碼頭

Date: 10 Nov 2023 (Fri)

Time: 16:30 - 18:00

Venue: Sam Sing, Tuen Mun

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Representatives of Tuenmunality

ILP Unit(s): 1.5 (CELD)

Remarks:

The is a 1.5-hour local tour. 

 

16. [CRN10834] Soul Retreat - Floral Art Workshop

心靈關愛之旅 - 花藝工作坊

Date: 23 Feb 2024 (Fri)

Time: 16:30 - 18:00

Venue: LYH319

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Social Workers from Caritas HUGS Centre

ILP Unit(s): 1.5 (CELD)

 

17. [CRN10870] Table for Choices: Tabletop Role Playing Game

生命抉擇劇場: 殘酷的兇手

Date: 29 Feb 2024 (Thu)

Time: 16:30 - 19:30

Venue: LYH316

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Registered Social Worker, Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service - Hong Kong (Tuen Mun Integrated Youth Service Centre), Founder of the "Empathetic Journey of Life"

ILP Unit(s): 3 (CELD)

 

18. [CRN10880] Hong Kong Red Cross Humanitarian Workshop: Social Inclusion

人道價值相關的互動體驗活動 - 社會共融

Date: 7-Mar-2024 (Thu)

Time: 17:00 - 18:30

Venue: LYH319

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Representatives of the Red Cross Hong Kong

ILP Unit(s): 1.5 (CELD)

 

19. [CRN10885] Community Tour at Lam Tei with "Tuenmunality"

「溯本尋屯」帶你輕鬆遊藍地

Date:8-Mar-2024 (Fri)

Time: 16:30 - 18:00

Venue: Tuen Mun

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Representative of Tuenmunality (溯本尋屯)

ILP Unit(s): 1.5 (CELD)

 

20. [CRN10874] Table for Choices: Tabletop Role Playing Game

生命抉擇劇場: 驅逐外來者

Date:12-Mar-2024 (Tue)

Time: 16:30 - 19:30

Venue: LYH316

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Registered Social Worker, Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service - Hong Kong (Tuen Mun Integrated Youth Service Centre),
Founder of the "Empathetic Journey of Life"

ILP Unit(s): 3(CELD)

 

21. [CRN10890] Record the Community with “Tuenmunality”

「溯本尋屯」同你記錄社區

Date:18-Mar-2024 (Mon)

Time: 17:00 - 18:00

Venue: SEK09

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Representative of Tuenmunality (溯本尋屯)

ILP Unit(s): 1(CELD)

 

22. [CRN10863] Choices in Life - Understanding Substance Abuse Support Services

生命的抉擇 - 認識物質濫用支援服務

Date:19-Mar-2024 (Tue)

Time: 13:00 - 14:30

Venue: LYH316

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Social Workers from Caritas HUGS Centre

ILP Unit(s): 1.5 (CELD)

 

23. [CRN10910] LU Service Day

嶺南大學義工服務日

Date: 6-Apr-2024 (Sat)

Language: Cantonese

ILP Unit(s): 4 (CELD)

 

24. [CRN10882] Sharing Session by Hong Kong Young Ambassador - The Hong Kong Young Ambassador Scheme 

香港青年大使分享會

Date: 11-Apr-2024 (Thu)

Time: 16:00 - 17:00

Venue: ZOOM

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Development Officer, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups

ILP Unit(s): 1 (CELD)

 

25. [CRN10835] Singing Bowl Experiential Workshop

心靈對話之旅 - 善待他人頌缽體驗工作坊 

Date: 18-Apr-2024 (Thu)

Time: 16:30 - 18:00

Venue: LYH316

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Social Workers from Caritas HUGS Centre

ILP Unit(s): 1.5 (CELD)

 

 

 

 


 

Serve the University

As a Lingnanian, you are always encouraged to contribute your part and carry out your ambassadorship in supporting various University’s initiatives and programmes.


Examples include, but not limited to:

  • Student Helpers supporting the Congregation
  • Student Helpers supporting the Information Day for Undergraduate Admissions
  • Student Helpers supporting Lingnan University Sports Day / Aquatic Meet
  • ILP Ambassadors
  • Peer Counsellors

    … many more …

 


 

Serve the Community

Structured Community Service Programmes

(The list will be updated from time to time.)

You are most welcome to join these structured community service programmes based upon your interests.

Enrol Now Projects Co-organizer(s) Beneficiaries
Application Closed Mentor@Home Scheme
家「友」良師計劃 2022-23
Centre for Harmony and Enhancement of Ethnic Minority Residents (CHEER)
融匯少數族裔人士支援服務中心
Ethnic minorities (EM) residents who are unable to attend formal language classes
Application Closed Principal Chan Free Tutorial World - LU Volunteer Teachers Scheme
陳校長免費補習天地 - 嶺大義師計劃
Principal Chan Free Tutorial World Primary/Secondary school students
Application Closed Project X
X計劃
Tuen Mun Fight Crime Committee, Tuen Mun District Police Force and social service organisations​ Youth at risk
Details will be available soon LU Service Day
嶺南大學義工服務日
Office of Student Affairs The public
Details will be available soon 第20期「夜貓大使」網上朋輩輔導義工計劃 香港小童群益會 - 夜貓Online網上青年支援

Internet users between the ages of 6 and 24

Details will be available soon Hong Kong Young Ambassador Scheme
香港青年大使計劃
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups The public
Details will be available soon "Strive For Success" Tuen Mun District Primary Students Award Scheme – A Day at University for Primary School Students
「成功有約」屯門區小學生獎勵計劃 – 做個大學生體驗活動
Tuen Mun District Youth Programme Committee, Tuen Mun District Office Primary school students
Application Closed 聯院社會服務研習 - 「義仁同恆」和富義行者計劃大專生義工招募 Wofoo Leaders' Network The public
Application Closed 智綠安居劏房計劃大專義工招募 Hong Kong Red Cross Households living in unsuitable accommodation in Yau Tsim Mong District, Sham Shui Po and Kwai Chung
Enrol Now Lingnan University Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps Officer Trainee Programme
嶺南大學香港航空青年團長官學員訓練計劃
Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps The public
Application Closed WebOrganic i-Mentorship
「有機上網」i.師友計劃
WebOrganic Primary/Secondary school students
Application Closed 東華三院青少年家庭服務 – 同行鍊身術計劃 Together, We Dare to Transform Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Youth
Enrol Now Orbis Future Vision Leaders Programme Orbis Hong Kong The public / Visually impaired
Application Closed 香港青年協會賽馬會建生青年空間 - 耆青傳耆II - 長青號 The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Jockey Club Kin Sang Youth S.P.O.T. The elderly
Application Closed Big Brothers and Sisters Volunteer Service Project『大手牽小手』離異家庭兒童・大哥哥大姐姐伴行計劃 Hong Kong Family Welfare Society Children from the divorced families
Application Closed 集合吧! STUDY GROUP ! 集合吧! STUDY PARTNER ! - DSE考生網上義補計劃 香港基督教女青年會將軍澳綜合社會服務處 DSE examinee
Application Closed
「Care Angels9」保良局3-6歲家舍院童義工計劃 香港基督教女青年會
將軍澳綜合社會服務處
長期住宿院舍之3-6歲院童
Application Closed
Tung Chung Full of Joy
「涌滿童心」社區網絡計劃
涌滿童心 - 社區發展推動基金 Child and Primary school students
Application Closed 聖雅各福群會Career Sparkle生涯規劃體驗館 - 活動領袖 聖雅各福群會 Career Sparkle生涯規劃體驗館 Secondary School Students
Application Closed ICAC Ambassador Programme
廉政大使計劃
ICAC The public
Application Closed 「環保基金 - 石縫中的公平永續生機」計劃 – 學生大使招募 Fair Trade Hong Kong The public
Application Closed Lingnan Student Voluntary Tutoring Scheme: Online Tutoring for Rural Students in China (Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province)
「嶺大學生線上支教(廣東肇慶地區)計劃」
STEAM Education and Research Center at Lingnan University 嶺南大學STEAM教育及研究中心 Underprivileged children in China

Other Community Services Opportunities

  1. Agency for Volunteer Service (AVS) (義務工作發展局)
    • Lingnan University is a Corporate Member (團體會員) of AVS.  Lingnan students can join AVS’ listed volunteer services for free.
    • Browse the website of AVS for the volunteer services that you are interested in: https://www.volunteering.org.hk/campaign_search .
    • Download the application form here in order to apply for the volunteer services that you wish to join.  Return the completed application form to AVS via vrs@avs.org.hk for their processing (Corporate Membership Number of Lingnan: CM000479) .
      • AVS will generally process the application and inform the applicants with the result in 3 working days.  Successful applicants will then receive a “Confirmation Email” from AVS around 1 week before the volunteer services, delineating the details and arrangement of the volunteer services.  Please attend the volunteer services as scheduled and in a punctual manner.
  2. You are most welcome to regularly look for available volunteer services opportunities which are available in Lingnan Off-campus Volunteer Experience (L.O.V.E.). The website of L.O.V.E. is updated from time to time with new opportunities.
  3. In addition, you are always encouraged to participate in many other volunteer services which are arranged on your own.

 


 

Recognitions

Devoted CConnects Crew Members will be recognized !

How to have your service hours counted?

Structured Community Services Programmes

  • For CConnects Crew Members who have successfully completed the entire structured community services programme(s), the Office of Student Affairs will arrange to collect the service record(s) from the cooperating organization(s) and the service hours contributed will be automatically recorded by the end of each term.
  • Submission of supporting documents will not be necessary.

Other Community Services Opportunities

  • For C.Connects Crew Members who have successfully completed those AVS’ listed volunteer services by using the Corporate Membership Number of Lingnan (i.e. CM000479), the corresponding service hours will be recorded by AVS directly.  Submission of supporting documents will not be necessary.
  • For CConnects Crew Members who have successfully participated in self-arranged volunteer services or those community services opportunities available in Lingnan Off-campus Volunteer Experience (L.O.V.E.), please input your service records and upload the supporting document(s) in the CConnects Online Platform for Volunteer Service Record Submission within one month upon completion of that particular volunteer service.
  • To certify your volunteer service record, please provide us with one of the following information as supporting document(s):
    • Certificate / letter issued by the corresponding organization, with the details and service hours of the volunteer service being stated
    • “Volunteer Service Record Sheet” endorsed by the corresponding organization. Please click here for downloading the template
    • Any other documentary proof that can certify your participation and service hour at that particular volunteer service
  • Upon submission of service record, your information will be reviewed and endorsed, if applicable, in about 10 working days. You will be informed by a separate email for the endorsement status in due course.

Please approach us for advices if you have any enquiry.

CConnects Online Platform for Volunteer Service Record Submission

A one-stop online platform for you to:

  • Input your self-arranged community services records, as well as to upload the supporting documents
  • View the accumulated service hours in that particular academic year (September to August of the following year)

Please click here to enter the platform.

 


 

Application

  1. WHO could apply?
    • Full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students of all years
    • Enthusiastic in serving the community
    • CConnects crew membership will last for whole study period at Lingnan
  2. WHAT do we expect from applicants?
    • Applicants should have a keen interest in serving the community.
    • Once enrolled, applicants should be committed to the training programmes and community service programmes / volunteer services and never be absent without unexcused reason.
  3. HOW to apply?
    • To join us as CConnects crew, interested parties are welcome to click here for online application.
    • Successful applicants will receive email confirmation.
  4. WHAT else should you know?
    • Updates of the Lingnan CConnects Programme (e.g. application schedules of various structured community service projects / community service awards / scholarships / international conferences & programmes) will be disseminated to CConnects crew via emails from time to time. CConnects crew are highly recommended to check your Lingnan email account regularly and make sure it is ready for receiving new emails.


 

Enquiries

Ms Angie Lau
Tel: 2616 7023
Email: angielau@LN.edu.hk
Ms Mandy Choi
Tel: 2616 7446
Email: my2choi@LN.edu.hk

 


 

Contact Us

Office of Student Affairs

Tel:2616 7446
Email: c.connects@LN.edu.hk
G/F., Dorothy Y.L. Wong Building

 

C.Connects