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Tuesday, May 9, 1972
She said that procedure to register as a helper or leader is quite
simple. Anyone who is sixteen years and over may join as a helper or
leader. Applications should be directed to any of the ten City District
Offices, local youth agencies, District Offices in New Territories
and Social Welfare Department Community Centres.
Volunteers may also register at the office of the Hong Kong Council
of Social Service at Red Cross Building, 2nd floor, Harcourt Road or the
Association of Volunteers for Service at 104, Ridley House, No. 2, Upper
Albert Road, Hong Kong.
Volunteer workers are required to help in such activities as
running recreation clubs and centres, study and training courses, physical
activities, camps and other service projects.
The programme of summer activities is being jointly organised by
the member agencies of the Division of Children and Youth of the Hong
Kong Council of Social Service, Schools, voluntary organisations, the
Armed Services and many government departments.
Programmes are offered on a colony-wide basis and on a district
level, where activities are being co-ordinated by District Youth and
Recreation Co-ordinating Committees.
Mrs. Wong commented: "The summer activities are to provide young
people with healthy recreation and opportunities to take part in group
activities during the summer holidays. The activities will also help to
develop their skills and interest and spirit in community service and
experience in group living.
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