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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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