Volunteer corner

Change Starts with You

Turn Your Kindness into Results

Caritas Youth and Community Service currently uses the “Social Career” platform to process volunteer registrations and manage volunteers.
Established in 2015, “Social Career” is a registered non-profit organisation in Hong Kong that aims to encourage the public to participate in volunteer work. Through the “Social Career” platform, members of the public can browse and register for volunteer opportunities offered by more than 600 organisations.
To browse volunteer opportunities offered by Caritas Youth and Community Service or register as a Caritas Youth and Community Service volunteer, please visit the “Social Career” website.

Outstanding Volunteer Award Scheme
Outstanding Junior Volunteer Award Scheme
Learn For A Reason
Statistics
Skills Development
SDGs Volunteer Activity Registration

Outstanding Volunteer Award Scheme

Purpose of the Scheme

The scheme aims to recognise volunteers’ contributions to the community, encourage them to maintain their enthusiasm for service, and motivate them to actively serve the community.

Award System

Implemented since 1997, the scheme presents different Outstanding Volunteer badges according to volunteers’ service hours and years of service:

Red

Orange

Yellow

Green

Cyan

Blue

Purple

Silver

Silver Star

Gold

Gold-Red

Gold-Orange

Gold-Green

Gold-Cyan

Gold-Blue

Gold-Purple

Gold-Silver

Gold-Silver Sta

Double Gold

Selection Criteria

Basic requirement: Volunteers who complete 30 or more service hours in a year may receive the Red Badge in their first year.
Accumulated service: Volunteers with two years of volunteer service, and at least 30 service hours in each year, may receive the Orange Badge.
Long-term service: Volunteers who accumulate 10 years of service may receive the Gold Badge. Following the same progression, volunteers with 20 years of service may receive the Double Gold Badge.
Maximum level: After 21 years of service, the volunteer’s years of service will be stated on the certificate. No higher-level badge will be awarded.

紅色義工獎章

全年服務時數：30 小時以上

橙色義工獎章

具有2年義工服務年資｜服務時數：30 小時以上

金義工獎章

服務年資累積至10年-20年

How to Participate

Option 1: Register Online

Register as a Caritas volunteer through the “Social Career” platform and participate in Caritas volunteer activities.

Option 2: Contact a Service Unit Directly

Contact any Caritas Youth and Community Service unit to register as a Caritas volunteer and participate in activities.

Enquiries and contact: volunteer@caritassws.org.hk

Outstanding Junior Volunteer Award Scheme

Background

Since 2002, Caritas Youth and Community Service Hong Kong has launched the Outstanding Junior Volunteer Award Scheme. The scheme aims to teach primary school students to “love your neighbour” and care for people in need around them. Through practical action, students can share God’s message of love and take on social responsibility.

Features of the Scheme

The scheme encourages primary school students to actively participate in various extracurricular volunteer activities. It aims to help them become children who are willing to learn, good at communicating, ready to take responsibility and brave enough to innovate.

Scheme Details

1) Volunteer Service

🔴 Red Badge:

🟠 Orange Badge:

🟡 Yellow Badge:

2) Outstanding Junior Volunteer Awards

To recognise primary school students’ efforts and contributions, the scheme presents certificates of commendation, badges and various service awards each year. These awards recognise students’ contributions to their schools and communities and encourage them to continue participating in volunteer work.

Target Participants

Primary school students in Primary 4 to Primary 6.

How to Participate

Interested students may enquire and register through their schools. Schools may also contact Caritas Youth and Community Service to obtain the application form for the Outstanding Junior Volunteer Award Scheme.

Enquiries and contact: ycsvolprimary@caritassws.org.hk

Learn For A Reason

Purpose of the Scheme

The scheme aims to encourage young volunteers from service units to continue participating in volunteer work and to recruit new young volunteers for Caritas Youth and Community Service.

Through the programme, we hope to inspire young people’s passion for social service, encourage their active participation in the community, and help them develop and apply their personal abilities.

Key Information

Application period

1 November 2025 – 31 March 2026

Recruitment Targets

Target participants

Young volunteers aged 16 to 39 from units under Caritas Youth and Community Service.

Statistics

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Junior volunteers

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Schools participating in volunteer programmes

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Participating in Caritas volunteer services can help you develop:

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Innovative thinking

Organisational and execution skills

A sense of social responsibility

Adaptability and problem-solving skills

Volunteer Force: Act Together and Change the World

Caritas has always been committed to supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), actively incorporating the core values of inclusion, justice and environmental protection into its services.
We believe that everyone can contribute to creating a better world. In 2026, we will launch “17 SDGs Volunteer Actions”, covering important areas such as ending poverty, quality education, and sustainable cities and communities. These actions aim to bring genuine change to the community.
Every action is a powerful force for promoting sustainable development.
Join us as a volunteer today. Respond to the needs of the world through practical action, work together to build a more inclusive, fair and environmentally friendly society, and create a better sustainable future together.