Service is found at the core of the Diploma Programme, within the Creativity, Action and Service programme, or CAS. CAS is a framework for experiential learning, designed to involve students in new roles. Details about DP CAS will be added as we develop the programme during the year in readiness for it to commence in August 2012.
MYP CAS
Within the MYP, Service exists within the Community and Service (C&S) Area of Interaction. An essential component of the MYP, C&S will be a part of all students' MYP experience in every year of the programme. C&S has two key elements, which are related to the learning experiences in the curriculum and the action that students engage in.
Our teachers use the C&S framework to raise awareness of the different types of communities, the issues that communities face, and the roles that we all play in our communities. C&S also has a service component, which is designed to encourage empathy and respect for the needs of others. We believe that this also brings individual benefits to students, which include:
A avenue for taking action on issues learnt about in class
Increased awareness of the needs of different communities
Sharing and developing of one's skills, talents and resources
Developing leadership and team-orientated skills
Gaining an insight into different social patterns and ways of life
Consideration of the ethical implications of action and inaction in their communitites
In addition to C&S being an integral part of the curriculum, it is also found within the MYP CAS Programme. Creativity, Action and Service, or CAS, is a framework for experiential learning, designed to involve students in new roles. It provides students an opportunity to take what they have learnt about C&S related issues in the classroom and then plan and then do REAL tasks that have REAL consequences, and then REFLECTING on these experiences over time. The purpose is for students to be involved in activities that will make a SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE to their lives and to the lives of others, as well as CHALLENGE students to participate in activities that they would not normally do.
Once a students completes the requirements of the MYP CAS Programme, then they may be able to receive their MYP certificate.
Below is a continually updated list of organisations and activity providers related to Action (PYP) and CAS (MYP & DP) in the Hong Kong region.
[+] Focus on Humanity
Adventure-Ship
Adventure-Ship is an NGO aimed at fostering the holistic development of local youth by taking them through the challenges of life at sea. Targeted participants are those with physical or mental disabilities, behavioral challenges, the underprivileged or those with chronic illnesses.
Contact:
200 Shum Wan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Tel: 2554-9722 • Fax: 2555-2722
Email:
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Web: http://www.adventureship.org.hk
Agency for Volunteer Service
Aims to develop, provide and organize service opportunities for people who would like to volunteer.
Contact:
602, Duke of Windsor Social Service Bldg., 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: 2527 3825 • Fax: 2866 2721
Email:
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Web: http://www.avs.org.hk/main/eng/
Bethune House
A Domestic Helper Support Group
Contact:
Contact person: Edwina
Tel: 6378 7544 / 9488 9044
Email:
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Chi Heng Foundation
Chi Heng Foundation is a Hong Kong based NGO that offers help to children in villages in China who has at least one parent living with or has died of HIV/AIDS.
Contact:
Room 1201-1203 12th floor, Wai Wah Commercial Centre, 6 Wilmer Street, Sheung Wan
Tel: 2517 0564 • Fax: 2517 0594
Email:
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Web: http://www.chfaidsorphans.com/index.php
Crossroads
Crossroads Global Distribution is a non-profit corporation that takes Hong Kong's quality superseded goods and redistributes them to people in need, locally and internationally. Volunteers are wanted to assist in this process.
Contact:
Crossroads Village, 2 Castle Peak Road, Tuen Mun
Tel: 2984 9309 • Fax: 2771 1715
Email:
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Web: http://www.crossroads.org.hk/
Ebenezer School and home for the Visually Impaired
A group that assists people across the lifespan with visual impairments. The Ebenezer name now includes Ebenezer School, Ebenezer New Hope School, Early Intervention Programme, Ebenezer Child Care Centre and the Ebenezer Care and Attention Home (residential and holistic care for the senior visually impaired senior citizens).
Contact:
131 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
Tel: 2817 6076 • Fax 2817 4355
Email:
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Web: http://www.ebenezer.org.hk/ebenezer/Eng/index.aspx
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity International builds, rehabilitates and repairs simple, decent houses with the help of homeowner (known as “partner”) families, volunteer labor, and donations of money and materials.
Contact:
181 Des Voeux Road Central, 17th Floor, Sun House, Sheung Wan
Tel: 2520 4000 • Fax: 2520 4020
E-mail:
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Web: http://www.habitat.org/intl/ap/158.aspx
Heep Hong Society
Providing professional training and education to children of different abilities and their families, with the mission of helping these children develop their potential and lead a fulfilling life.
Contact:
G1, Tung Yu House, Tai Hang Tung Estate, Kowloon
Tel: 2776 3111 • Fax: 2776 1837
Email:
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Web: http://www.heephong.org/webprod/eng
Home Of Loving Faithfulness
Provides life-long care for mentally and/or physically disabled children and adults.
Contact:
7 Castle Peak Road, Kwu Tung, NT
Tel: 2670 0676
Email:
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Web: http://www.holf.org.hk/index.html
Hong Chi Association
Hong Chi Association operates 78 service units to provide services to people of all ages and all grades of intellectual disabilities.
Contact:
Pinehill Village, Chung Nga Road, Nam Hang, Tai Po, N.T., Hong Kong
Tel: 2689 1105 • Fax: 2661 4620
Email:
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Web: http://www.hongchi.org.hk/en_main.html
Hong Kong Student Aid Society
Providing a complete spectrum of residential childcare services for needy children and their families.
Contact:
485 Kwun Tong Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: 2341 6249 • Fax: 2344 7411
Email:
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Web: http://www.hksas.org.hk/en_index.php
Hong Kong Society for the Deaf
Contact:
903, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai
Tel: 2527 8969 • Fax: 2529 3316
Web: http://www.deaf.org.hk/
Hong Kong Federation of Handicapped Youth
Contact:
No. 16-21, G/F, Wang Kei House, Wang Tau Hom Estate, Kowloon, HK
Tel: 2338 5111 • Fax: 2338 5112
Email:
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Web: http://www.hkfhy.org.hk/
Hong Kong Red Cross
Work to promote others to respect and protect human life and dignity and offer impartial and voluntary aid to help improve the lives of vulnerable people.
Contact:
General Enquiries
Tel: 2802 0021
Email:
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Volunteering
Tel: 2802 0021
Email:
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Web: http://www.redcross.org.hk/
Jockey Club Sarah Roe
Provides a quality, inclusive education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and complex needs. Volunteers work to assist in enhancing the care and facilities provided to children at JCSRS.
Contact:
2B Tin Kwong Road, Homantin, Hong Kong
Tel: 2761 9893 • Fax: 2381 4081
Web: http://www.jcsrs.edu.hk/
Mother's Choice
Mother's Choice provides and promotes loving, nurturing care for babies and children needing permanent homes, and for single girls and their families facing crisis pregnancies.
Contact:
42B Kennedy Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong
Tel: 2537 7633 • Fax: 2537 7681
Email:
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Web: http://www.motherschoice.com
Nesbitt Centre
Provides an English-speaking educational programme for adults with learning disabilities
Contact:
LG/F, Sai Ying Pun Community Complex, 2 High Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
Tel: 2813 4550 • Fax: 2813 4536
Email:
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Web: http://www.hkvc.org.hk
Po Leung Luk
An organsation with a range of activites serving disadvantaged members in Hong Kong, ranging from care of familile living in poverty, child care services, counseling and rehabilitation.
Contact:
66 Leighton Road, Hong Kong
Tel: 2277 8888 • Fax: 2576 4509
Email:
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Web: http://www.poleungkuk.org.hk/en/
Sheng Kung Hui St. Christopher's Home
The largest non-governmental organization in Hong Kong providing small group home service for children who cannot receive adequate family care. Services include residential child care, pre-primary education, Children Health Development Services, Service for New Arrivals and Low-income Families and Clinical Psychological Service.
Contact:
15/F, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building, 21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point, HK
Tel: 2520 1056
Email:
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Web: http://www.skhsch.org.hk/lang_en
Riding for the Disabled Association
Riding for the Disabled Association is a non-profit-making organization, which aims to teach disabled children and some adults to ride a horse to the best of their ability.
Contact:
Tel : 2454-9961 (Tuen Mun) • 2875-7711 (Pokfulam)
Email:
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Web: http://www.rda.org.hk/default.asp
Rehabilitation Alliance Hong Kong
An NGO working towards allowing people with all types of disabilities to have "Full Participation and Equal Opportunity" in social affairs.
Contact:
Tel: 2337 0826 • Fax: 2337 1549
Email:
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Web: http://www.rahk.org.hk
Vision First
Promotes the welfare of asylum-seekers and refugees in Hong Kong by advocating and providing shelter and access to medical, counseling and educational services.
Contact:
5F, 102 First Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
Tel: 2840 0430
Email:
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Web: http://visionfirstnow.org/
[+] Focus on the Environment
The Conservancy Association
A non-government environmental organisation dedicated to the protection of the environment and the conservation of natural and cultural heritage.
Contact:
9/F, Breakthrough Centre , 191-197, Woosung Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Tel: 2728 6781 • Fax:2728 5538
Email:
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Web: http://www.conservancy.org.hk/index_E.html
Clear the Air
Clear the Air is committed to the introduction and implementation of measures to significantly reduce air pollution in Hong Kong.
Contact:
Tel: 2579 9398 • Fax: 2565 9537
Email:
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Web: http://www.cleartheair.org.hk/index.php
Environmental Campaign Committee
Environmental Campaign Committee (ECC) aims to promote public awareness of environmental issues and encourage the public to contribute actively towards a better environment.
Contact:
5/F Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
Tel: 2519 9173
Email:
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Web: http://www.ecc.org.hk/eindex.php
Clean Air Network
Clean Air Network is an independent NGO which aims to encourage the public to speak out about the health impacts of air pollution.
Contact:
Rm A, 2nd Floor, The Standard Chartered Bank Building, 102-106 Queen's Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: 39710106
Email:
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Web: http://www.hongkongcan.org/eng/
Green Council
A non-profit environmental organization in Hong Kong established to promote public environmental awareness and management.
Contact:
Rm 710, New World Tower 1, 18 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong.
Tel : 2810 1122 • Fax : 2810 1998
Email :
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Web: http://www.greencouncil.org/eng/index.asp
EarthCare
Earthcare is a China-Hong Kong based NGO dedicated to saving the earth, environmental protection, conservation, protection of wildlife, green living, sustainable development, green business, corporate social responsibility (CSR), environmental justice, love and compassion for all life, animal welfare and establishing and protecting the rights of all animals and related public/social policy issues.
Contact:
Tel: 25780434 / 28514555 • Fax: 25780522
Email:
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Web: http://www.earth.org.hk/en/index.html
Friends of the Earth (HK)
Friends of the Earth (HK) is a charitable organization that aims to become a leading environmental advocate for a sustainable future
Contact:
Unit 1301-1302, 13/F, Block A, Sea View Estate, No.2 Watson Road, Hong Kong
Tel: 2528 5588 • Fax: 2529 2777
Email:
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Web: http://www.foe.org.hk/
Roots & Shoots (Jane Goodall Institute)
Be involved in tackling issues in the areas of Animals, Environment and the Human Community.
Contact:
1805 Wheelock House, 20 Pedder Street, Central, Hong Kong
Tel: 2293-2216
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Web: http://www.janegoodall.org.hk/
Web: http://www.rootsandshoots.org.hk/
Resources
Here are a number of documents that may assist members of the Discovery College Community in Service-related projects end events.
