SI2 & GCI

Social Innovation

&

Global Citizenship

Internships

(Term Time 2009 – 2010)

PREFACE

The Social Innovation Internship (SI2) is offered both in the summer (June – August) and term time (October – April). The Global Citizenship Internship (GCI) is offered in the summer only. These are unique learning initiatives to enrich students’ education by expanding their horizons and enabling them to integrate classroom learning with the practical world. Internships are specially designed to encourage students to maximise their full potential by going beyond the confines of the campus, their own academic disciplines and geographical boundaries. They adopt a multidisciplinary and practice-oriented approach to engage students with the professional world. This folder contains: a) Internship Handbook, which provides general information about the structure and operation of the Social Innovation Internship and Global Citizenship Internship; and b) Intern Manual, which provides general guidelines for interns and learning aspects of the internship. Students are encouraged to read both the Internship Handbook and the Intern Manual before commencing the internship.

Internship Handbook

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 1 2 Programme Content 2 2.1 Aims of Internship Programme 2 2.2 Components and Descriptions 2 2.3 Work Arrangements 2 2.4 Academic Requirements 2 2.5 Co-supervisory System 3 2.6 Operation of the Programme 3 3 Learning Means and Outcomes 4 4 Assessment 5 4.1 Literature Review 4.2 Reflective Journal 5 4.3 Overall Performance at Community Partners 5 4.4 Project Presentation 5 4.5 Integrated Essay 5 5 Roles and Responsibilities 6 5.1 Faculty of Social Sciences 6 5.2 Community Partners 6 5.3 Interns of SI2 and GCI 7 6 Special Issues 9 6.1 Insurance Coverage 9 6.2 Storms 9 6.3 Social Action 10 7 Reference 11 Appendix A – SI2 and GCI Schedule Appendix B – Evaluation Form for Supervisor Appendix C – Leave Application Form Appendix D – Self-evaluation Form for Intern Appendix E – Group Travel Insurance Policy

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1. INTRODUCTION

In line with the student-centred pedagogical approach of The University of Hong Kong (HKU), the Faculty of Social Sciences is committed to providing whole-person education to better prepare graduates for leadership roles in society. One of the missions of the Faculty is to nurture socially innovative leaders and global citizens who will be able to contribute their talents, knowledge and skills to a better society and to meet the new challenges of the knowledge-based economy as they make advancements in their own careers. The Faculty has identified two overarching themes for its undergraduate curriculum: social innovation and global citizenship. Among the major initiatives in social science curriculum reform at the Faculty of Social Sciences, HKU are the Social Innovation Internship (SI2) and Global Citizenship Internship (GCI). These are the first large-scale, well-structured, credit-bearing internship in humanities and social science disciplines amongst all local tertiary institutions. Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc) students are now required, as a condition of graduation, to undertake 24 credits of off-campus learning under these twin themes. Initially conducted as a summer programme, with many successes and much positive feedback, SI2 is now offered as both a summer and term-time internship. GCI is offered as a summer internship only. With the establishment of the Serena Yang Fund, overseas and Mainland China internships have also been made possible since the summer of 2005. SI2 and GCI continue to improve in quality through refinements in structure and academic content, strengthening academic inputs, and expanding community partners to overseas-based organizations. Throughout, these initiatives have been strongly supported by from the core departments and research centres in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

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2. PROGRAMME CONTENT 2.1 Aims of Internship Programme

The internship programme is designed to enable students to engage with the professional world through working with practitioners; to understand social issues through first-hand practical experience; to enhance the social innovation capacities through the promotion of social change; to apply knowledge and skills acquired at the university to analyse real-life situations; to develop critical thinking, analytical ability and effective interpersonal and communication skills; and to facilitate personal growth and whole-person development.

2.2 Components and descriptions

a. Internship workshops

Before undertaking an internship with a community partner, students will be required to participate actively in a series of intensive workshops. These workshops will introduce students to the aims, expectations and key issues related to internships. In the workshops, students will have opportunities to interact with speakers to critically reflect upon ways to become successful interns. More specifically, students will be engaged in exploring the core skills and essential knowledge necessary for successful completion of internships.

b. Social Innovation Internship

Social Innovation Internships seek to enhance students’ understanding of social issues through first-hand practical experience, and through applying knowledge and skills to real life situations. Students are expected to be socially aware and to have strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

c. Global Citizenship Internship

Students undertaking Global Citizenship Internships will be placed in international NGOs or other socially-focused public/private organisations. Through participation in non-local internships, students are expected to work closely with international organizations, identify key issues and develop strategies to enhance social development and promote social innovation.

2.3 Work arrangements

SI2 is offered in both summer and term-time of every academic year. GCI is offered in summer only. In summer, interns work in full-time mode while in term-time (Fall and Spring), they work in part-time mode of about one full day or two half days per week, in accordance with a work schedule agreed by the Community Partners and the Faculty.

2.4 Academic requirements

To equip interns with basic skills and knowledge required to meet the demands of the work environment, students must attend 3 training workshops prior to the commencement of the internship. Two workshops are related to generic skills for internship and the other focuses on work-sector related themes. Additionally, interns have to submit written work, including a literature review essay, a reflective journal and an integrated essay on a topic agreed with the respective Academic Tutor. Interns are also required to share the learning experience and outcome during the end-of-internship presentation sessions.

2.5 Co-supervisory system

The designated supervisor from the Community Partner (CP) oversees the intern’s work progress while the Academic Tutor provides guidance on the intern’s academic coursework.

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2.6 Operation of the Programme

Each term, the Faculty identifies several fields of interest in the field of social sciences, including policy analysis, management of NGOs, corporate social responsibility, environmental protection, poverty alleviation, welfare and education. The Faculty then approaches potential Community Partners to establish partnerships to offer practical opportunities to students. Once the Community Partners are confirmed, students will be matched to the CPs according to mutual preferences and requirements. The matching exercise is finalised with the approval of the supervisors. A Partnership Agreement is then signed between the Community Partner and the Faculty. The internship commences shortly after the completion of the training workshops.

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3. LEARNING MEANS AND OUTCOMES Learning Modes

Outcomes

Training workshops 2 workshops common to all interns on engaging the professional world and writing reflective journals skills and 1 workshop related to the nature of the internship project.

Equip interns with the basic concepts and skills, both intellectual and practical, required in a work environment.

Development of learning objectives

Allow interns to set goals for academic and practical learning.

Project involvement Provide interns with an opportunity to gain direct practical experience in actual work environments.

Literature review essay

Allow interns to identify and better conceptualise issues or problems related to the professional world.

Reflective journal writing

Develop critical thinking and analytical ability by reflecting on interns’ direct practical experience.

Presentation in seminars Consolidate learning by sharing experience with other interns and integrate concepts learned from class in analysing work-related issues.

Integrated essay Strengthen intellectual development in relation to interns’ learning focus.

Please refer to Appendix A for the schedules of FOSS0018 ‘Social Innovation Internship’ and FOSS0019 ‘Global Citizenship Internship’.

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4. ASSESSMENT SI2 and GCI focus on experiential learning where interns’ self-initiation and exposure are much emphasised. Assessment focuses on interns’ critical reflection of the practical work experience and their ability to integrate theories and practice through writing an integrated essay. More specific assessment requirements are as follows: 4.1 Literature review

The literature review allows students to identify a topic related to their work organisation and to conduct an intensive literature review on the selected topic in order to better conceptualise the issue or problems identified.

4.2 Reflective journal

The reflective journal demonstrates how far students are able to reflect on their practical experience and utilise their critical and analytical thinking.

4.3 Overall performance at Community Partner

Interns’ learning and work attitude are revealed in direct practice. Interns’ performance also reveals how well they have integrated the skills learned from the training workshops such as communication and problem solving skills and reflection to the actual work. The assessment will be undertaken by the supervisor who directly overseeing the interns. Interns’ performance will be assessed twice (mid-term and final evaluation) during the internship. In order to minimise variations and to unify the standards of different supervisors, the Academic Tutor is responsible for briefing the supervisors about the common standards of the Faculty. The final grade and mark are decided by the supervisors in discussion with the Academic Tutor. A copy of the Evaluation Form for Supervisors is enclosed in Appendix B.

4.4 Project presentation

Learning not only from direct practice, but also through rigorous reflection, interns are required to consolidate learning so as to acquire new knowledge. In the presentation, interns should share their learning experience with fellow students and integrate academic theories with their internship experience.

4.5 Integrated essay

One of the purposes of SI2 and GCI is to increase social awareness about various social and global issues by integrating classroom learning into practice. The integrated essay shows the interns’ ability for conceptual and intellectual integration of theory-work related experiences. The weighting of different areas and the marking schemes of various papers are further elaborated in the Intern Manual.

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5. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 5.1 Faculty of Social Sciences

The Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, with the assistance of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Education), the Teaching Consultants and the Academic Tutors, administers and monitors the Programme. The Faculty acknowledges the necessity to arrange the internship programme according to the changing needs of students and current developments in our society. Therefore, the Dean and Associate Dean meet regularly with the Community Partners for planning, implementing and evaluating the internship scheme, as well as exploring the suitability of different departments and units in offering internship placements. Given the academic nature of the programme, an Academic Tutor is assigned to provide each intern with academic advice throughout the internship and to liaise with the Community Partner for any operational problems encountered on site. The Tutor will also read the interns’ written assignments and assess the presentation by interns as an indicator of the academic development. Throughout the programme, the Faculty will be responsible for: a. preparing students for the internship through training workshops prior to the commencement of

the internship; b. liaising with Community Partners to ensure the interns’ experimental learning through suitable

task assignments; c. monitoring interns’ learning by giving feedback and providing advice; d. facilitating supervisors’ assessments of interns’ performance through evaluation meetings with

interns and supervisors during the middle and final stages of the internship; e. organising the presentation seminars for the interns at the end of the internship; f. assessing student performance and providing feedback for enhancing students’ whole person

development. 5.2 Community Partners (CPs)

The Faculty highly appreciates the commitment of its CPs in offering learning opportunities and in supervising interns. Each CP is asked to undertake the following tasks: a. Task assignment

The choice of task assignment depends on the planning of the CP. CPs are expected to stipulate the learning opportunities and the task assignment while liaising with the Faculty before the internship is taken up by the interns. The task assignment will appear on the Partnership Agreement signed by both the CP and the Dean. Should there be any changes in the agreed tasks, the CP is required to inform the Academic Tutor who will then communicate with the intern concerned. It is essential for the CP, Academic Tutors and interns to reach a consensus about expectations regarding the nature of the assignments and the workload.

b. Direct supervision

CPs are expected to designate a staff member to act as a supervisor of the tasks assigned to the intern in the following areas:

(i) to brief the student about the mission, structure, function, practice and relevant

administrative procedures of the organisation; (ii) to introduce the tasks involved and the key personnel that the interns will be working

with; (iii) to provide clear instructions and adequate guidance for the smooth implementation of

the tasks.

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Opening channels for interns to express their expectations, needs and difficulties is encouraged. Each supervisor is also expected to communicate with the relevant Academic Tutor about the intern’s progress and performance. Based on previous experience, the normal amount of supervisory time should be 1 to 1.5 hours per week in the summer term when the interns work on a full-time basis.

c. Incidental learning opportunities for students

CPs are encouraged to provide ample opportunities for students to experience administration, policies and practices throughout the internship. It is advisable for each intern to meet with staff other than the supervisors on either formal or informal occasions, to participate in project planning, to attend conferences or to engage in any other activities which may provide learning opportunities.

d. Resource support

CPs should provide a suitable work environment for each intern. No payment or any other form of emolument is required; but travel allowance can be provided on a voluntary basis for interns who are required to work on-site away from the office.

e. Leave approval

Leave application procedures are set out as follows:

(i) Interns should seek endorsement from the Community Partners at least one week in advance;

(ii) Interns should then seek approval from the Faculty before taking the leave. Please see page 8, ‘Seeking signed approval’ for more details.

Failure to follow the above leave application procedure may result in mark deduction or failure of the course. No retrospective application for personal leave will be considered. A copy of the Leave Application Form is enclosed in Appendix C.

f. Performance assessment

Supervisors should discuss the interns’ performance with the Academic Tutors and assign both marks and grades on the Evaluation Form. Any request for a change of work period, hours or nature of the internship should be approved in writing by both the CP and the Faculty. The Faculty will organize presentation seminars providing an opportunity for interns to share the learning experience and exchange ideas. Supervisors will be invited to participate in the relevant session.

g. Feedback from CP

Other than evaluation meetings, supervisors are invited to communicate closely with the Academic Tutors about issues relating to the internship and interns’ performance whenever necessary.

5.3 Interns of SI2 and GCI a. General expectations of interns

Interns taking SI2 and GCI are expected to take the initiative to learn by acquiring direct experience in the following areas:

(i) exposure to relevant social issues; (ii) understanding of relevant policies; (iii) learning of related strategies and practices; (iv) development of analytical, interpersonal and team work skills, and critical thinking; (v) integration of classroom learning into real-life situations.

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b. Attendance and written work required by the Faculty

Prior to the commencement of the internship, each intern must participate in the Orientation Session and training workshops. In addition to the submission of written papers, participation in seminars and presentation of projects after the practice are also required. Each intern should complete the full internship programme. In case of illness or absence, interns should report to the supervisor and Academic Tutor by telephone and supplement the application with a copy of the relevant medical certificate. An intern who is absent under these conditions is expected to make up time to complete the agreed tasks or projects.

To facilitate a prompt response to problems that may arise during the internship and to further improve the programme, interns are required to fill in a Self-evaluation Form for Intern (Appendix D) at mid-term and at the end of the internship.

c. Relationship with CP

During the internship, each intern should work under the instruction and guidance of the supervisor. Each intern is expected to comply with the policies and procedures of the CP, to collaborate and cooperate closely with the supervisor and colleagues. Verbal evaluations of work progress should be conducted with supervisors periodically. In case of emergency, interns should notify and seek advice from the supervisor and Academic Tutor immediately.

d. Work arrangement

Students should report to their supervisor or Academic Tutor if the work assigned is inappropriate or does not match with the description in the SI2 and GCI agreement.

e. Resource support

Interns will be provided with a suitable work environment by the CP. The CP may provide travel subsidy on a voluntary basis to interns who are required to work on-site away from the office.

f. Seeking signed approval

The Leave Application Form should be endorsed by the supervisor and approved by the Faculty for any leave taken during the internship period. If applying for sick leave, a medical certificate should be attached with the application form (with the supervisor’s signature) and sent to the Faculty for record purposes. ** For FOSS0018 Social Innovation Internship. Please submit the Leave Application Form to Ms Carol Lau at carolpk@hku.hk. ** For FOSS0019 Global Citizenship Internship. Please submit the Leave Application Form to Ms. Mary Ho at maryccho@hku.hk.

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6. SPECIAL ISSUES

6.1 Insurance coverage All interns who have paid a composition fee are allowed to use the services available in the University Health Service (UHS) according to their entitlements. Interns who sustain injuries or incur sickness in the course of University work, or in Hong Kong but outside the University premises (e.g. during field trips, project work or site visits) are entitled to treatment from UHS. For field work conducted outside Hong Kong where the facilities of the UHS are not available, the University has arranged a general insurance coverage for medical expenses incurred by students up to a limit of HK$25,000. Where appropriate, a separate Group Travel Insurance Policy (Appendix E) will be arranged by the University. For reimbursement purposes, an intern who sustains injury has to present a medical receipt endorsed by a certified medical doctor with diagnosis indicated, as well as a certification of activities and time from the Head of Department/Dean of the Faculty to the Finance and Enterprises Office. Interns who wish to have additional coverage at their own expense can make individual arrangements through the University’s insurance brokers (Jardine Lloyd Thompson Limited) on 2859 2297 or 2859 8088. The University does not insure any personal cash or property of the interns in any means. It is up to the interns to make private insurance arrangements. Operative period Coverage shall start as soon as an insured intern leaves home for the workplace and shall cease at the time the intern arrives home, or 2 hours after the office hours of the agency or the end of the activities, whichever comes first. Activities and programmes instructed by the supervisor such as overnight camps, and taking part in activities outside normal school days are also covered. Principal policy exclusions The policy will not apply to:

1. any event which occurs while the insured intern is under the influence of alcohol or narcotics;

2. any pre-existing condition, such as any pre-existing illness;

3. war.

Illegal activities, including violent social action leading to police arrest, will not be covered. However, accidents that happen during demonstrations for which permission has been obtained from the Hong Kong Police beforehand are not regarded as illegal activities and will be covered. The policy is not applicable if interns fail to follow the instruction of the supervisors or the University, eventually resulting in injury to themselves or a third party. However, if there is evidence showing that instructions cannot be sought during an emergency, the loss of the interns, or of the third party caused by interns of the University will also be covered. However, the policy will not cover an intern who is infected with epidemic diseases such as SARS during the internship. The intern may seek medical support from the University clinic in such cases.

6.2 Storms SI2 and GCI interns are expected to follow the instructions of the University when Tropical Storm Warning Signals and Rainstorm Warning Signals are hoisted. When the Tropical Storm Warning Signal No.3 or the Red Rainstorm Warning Signal is in force, it should be assumed that all SI2 interns will continue the duties as scheduled unless the supervisor has given special instructions.

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For SI2 and GCI interns who have not arrived at their agencies or commenced their work

If either the Tropical Storm Signal No. 8 (or above) or the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is hoisted or in force at or after 06:00, interns will be exempted from morning duties scheduled before 14:00. If either of the warnings is hoisted or in force at or after 11:00, interns will be exempted from afternoon duties scheduled at any time after 14:00 and before 18:00. If either of the warnings is hoisted or in force at or after 15:00, interns will be exempted from evening duties scheduled from 18:00 onwards.

For SI2and GCI interns who have arrived at their agencies or commenced their work When the Tropical Storm Warning Signal No.8 (or above) or the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is hoisted, interns are expected to terminate all outdoor activities in progress and inform the supervisors immediately. With the consent of the supervisors, interns may continue the indoor activities and services provided that safe shelter for the interns and the service recipients is guaranteed. If no secure venue is available, interns should ensure that all service recipients are taken to a safe place, and remain there until it is safe for them to leave. The above arrangements should be followed by all CPs in Hong Kong except those who have special needs and for those agreements that have been reached between the CPs and the Faculty beforehand.

6.3 Social action

There may be concern about interns’ participation in certain events, such as sit-ins, demonstrations, petitions and so on, which a CP may invite interns to join. Interns may want to know if help should be provided or if they should participate in an event. Always bear in mind that ‘learning’ is the prime objective of SI2 and GCI. The Faculty fully believes in interns’ ability to use proper judgment. If interns feel that certain activities are inconsistent with own beliefs, they should discuss this matter with the supervisor and Academic Tutor. The Faculty encourages interns to consult the supervisor, and it is up to interns’ discretion to participate in such activities.

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7. REFERENCE For further information and a softcopy version of the following forms and documents, please visit our website at www.hku.hk/socsc/sigc. Forms SI2 and GCI Schedules See Appendix A. Evaluation Form for Supervisor See Appendix B. Leave Application Form See Appendix C. Self-evaluation Form for Intern See Appendix D. Group Travel Insurance Policy See Appendix E.

Appendix A

Date Events Remarks

October 8, 2009 Orientation and two compulsory training workshops Compulsory for all internsRefer to pages 2 and 3

October 9, 2009 Work-related Workshop Compulsory for all internsRefer to pages 2 and 3

October 12, 2009 Commencement of Internship

October 30, 2009 Deadline for submitting a literature review Submit both soft and hard copies to the Academic Tutor. The file name of the soft copy should be in the format of "full name of CP_Full name of studnet_LR".eg. Hong Kong Red Cross_Chan Ka Man_LR

Mid-November, 2009 Fist visit - Academic Tutor (AT) visits interns and Community Partners (CP) at workplace

Mid-January, 2010 Mid-term visit - AT visits interns and CP at workplace to conduct the mid-term evaluation

Submit the completed Evaluation Form for Supervisor and Self-Evaluation Form for Intern to the AT

January 15, 2010 Deadline for submitting a reflective journal Submit both soft and hard copies to the AT. The file name of your paper should be in the format of "Full Name of CP_Full name of student_RJ" e.g. "Hong Kong Red Cross_Chan Ka Man_RJ".

End-March to Early-April, 2010 Final visit - AT visit interns and CP at workplace to conduct the final evaluation

Submit the completed Evaluation Form for Supervisor and Self-Evaluation Form for Intern to the AT

April 16, 2010 Completion of Internship

April 19-23, 2010 Presentation seminars Refer to pages 4 and 5

April 30, 2010 Deadline for submitting an integrated essay Submit both soft and hard copies to the AT. The file name of your paper should be in the format of "Full Name of CP_Full name of student_IE" e.g. "Hong Kong Red Cross_Chan Ka Man_IE".

Note:Late submission of assignments will be marked down by 5% for the first 24 hours late, and 10% for every 24 hours (or part thereof) thereafter. Saturday, Sunday and public holidays count.

Term Time 2009-2010 Social Innovation Internship (SI 2 )

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Topic: Professional Writing Skills on Reflective JournalsSpeaker: Dr Ruby Chau, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, HKUVenue: T2, Meng Wah Complex, HKUParticipant: All interns

Topic: Engaging the Professional World Speaker: Professor Mok Ka Ho, Associate Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong Venue: M167, Main Building, HKUParticipant: All interns

Venue: Eliot Room, 14/F K K Leung Building, HKUParticipant: All interns

1 Topic: Community and Social Services /Corporate Social ResponsibilitySpeaker: Ms Eva Tseung, Youth Work Officer, Staff Development, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth GroupsVenue: M167, Main Building, HKU Participant: Please refer to page 3 for details

2 Topic: Policy Analysis, Politics and Governance Speaker: Mr Ronald Chan, Director - Policy Development, Savantas Policy InstituteVenue: M103, Main Building, HKU Participant: Please refer to page 3 for details

Thursday October 8, 2009

Work Related Workshops (5:00pm - 6:30pm)

Orientation (7:00pm - 8:30pm)

1st Core Workshop (12:30pm to 2:00pm)

2nd Core Workshop (5:00pm to 6:30pm)

Friday October 9, 2009

Formal dressing is required.

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Interns are required to take a total of three compulsory training workshops, of which two are core and one is related to the nature of the internship.

Registration starts 10 mintues prior to each lecture. Interns are required to bring along the student card for registration and proof of the identity.

Term Time 2009-2010 Orientation & Training Workshops Schedule Social Innovation Internship (SI 2 )

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Topic of the training workshops Compulsory for interns working at the following organisations1 Community and Social Services Buddies Station

Changing Young Lives FoundationChinese YMCA of Hong KongConcerted Efforts Resource CentreConfiserie Benji Limited (Speech Therapy Centre)End Child Sexual Abuse Foundation Hong Kong Ballet Kwai Chung Hospital - Kwai Chung Child and Adolescent Psychiatric CentreORBIS Hong Kong Oxfam Hong KongSociety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Hong Kong)Stewards Limited

Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited

The Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong The Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China The Hong Kong Federation of Youth GroupsThe Society of Truth and Light (Extension of Life Zone to Culture)Tung Wah Group of Hospitals - Healthy Budgeting Family Debt Counselling CentreYang Memorial Methodist Social Service (Rehabilitation Service Division)

2 Corporate Social Responsibility Confiserie Benji Limited (Social Enterprise) KPMG

3 Policy Analysis, Politics and Governance Action For Reach OutChinese YMCA of Hong KongCivic Party - Office of Alan Leong, Legislative Council MemberCivic Party - Office of Audrey Eu, Legislative Council MemberCivic Party - Office of Ronny Tong, Legislative Council MemberEnlighten Hong Kong LimitedHong Kong Police Force, Child Protection Policy UnitThe Society of Truth and Light (Life and Ethics Research)The Office of Legislative Councillor Hon Tsang Yok SingVideotage

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Social Innovation Internship (SI 2 ) Term Time 2009-2010 Work Related Workshops

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Important Notes:1. Interns who work as a group are essentially to give a group presentation; if a group has more than three interns, it should be divided into two group presentations. Each presentation section includes 10-minute presentation and 5-minute Q&A session.2. Please refer to the Intern Manual for the marking criteria and other details.

17:00 - 17:15 Buddies Station17:15 - 17:30 Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong (Kwai Chung Centre)17:30 -17:45 Civic Party - Office of Alan Leong, Legislative Council Member 17:45 - 18:00 Confiserie Benji Limited (Social Enterprise)18:00 - 18:15 Confiserie Benji Limited (Speech Therapy)18:15 - 18:30 End Child Sexual Abuse Foundation18:30 - 18:45 Enlighten Hong Kong Limited18:45 - 19:00 The Boys' and Girls' Clubs Assocation of Hong Kong

17:00 - 17:15 Action For Reach Out17:15 - 17:30 Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong (Tuen Mun Centre)17:30 -17:45 Stewards Limited 17:45 - 18:00 Concerted Efforts Resource Centre18:00 - 18:15 Hong Kong Police Force - Child Protection Policy Unit18:15 - 18:30 Hong Kong Ballet (Education & Outreach Department)18:30 - 18:45 The Office of Legislative Councillor Hon Tsang Yok Sing18:45 - 19:00 The Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China

17:00 - 17:15 Tung Wah Group of Hospitals - Healthy Budgeting Family Debt Counselling Centre17:15 - 17:30 Videotage17:30 -17:45 Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service (Rehabilitation Service Division - Bradbury Day Activity Center) 17:45 - 18:00 Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service (Rehabilitation Service Division- Vocational Advancement Center)18:00 - 18:15 The Society for Truth and Light (Extension of life Zone to Culture)18:15 - 18:30 The Society for Truth and Light (Life and Ethics Research)18:30 - 18:45 Oxfam Hong Kong18:45 - 19:00 Kwai Chung Hospital - Kwai Chung Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Centre

Term Time 2009-2010 Presentation Schedule

April 19, 2010 (Monday)

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4. Formal dressing is required.

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3. Interns are highly encouraged to invite the CP supervisors to attend the presentation and share the learning experiences and feedback from the fellow students to the projects.

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April 21, 2010 (Wednesday)Venue: To be confirmed

Venue: To be confirmed

April 20, 2010 (Tuesday)Venue: To be confirmed

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Important Notes:1. Interns who work as a group are essentially to give a group presentation; if a group has more than three interns, it should be divided into two group presentations. Each presentation section includes 10-minute presentation and 5-minute Q&A session.2. Please refer to the Intern Manual for the marking criteria and other details.

17:00 - 17:15 Changing Young Lives Foundation17:15 - 17:30 Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong (Yaumatei Centre)17:30 -17:45 ORBIS Hong Kong 17:45 - 18:00 Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Fundraising)18:00 - 18:15 Civic Party - Office of Audrey Eu, Legislative Council Member18:15 - 18:30 Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Community Development for Animal Welfare)

17:00 - 17:15 Civic Party - Office of Ronny Tong, Legislative Council Member

17:15 - 17:30 Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd (group A)17:30 - 17:45 KPMG 17:45 - 18:00 Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd (group B)18:00 - 18:15 The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (Anti Drug Programs)18:15 - 18:30 The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (Creativity Workshops)

Venue: To be confirmed

April 22, 2010 (Thursday)Venue: To be confirmed

April 23, 2010 (Friday)

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3. Interns are highly encouraged to invite the CP supervisors to attend the presentation and share the learning experiences and feedback from the fellow students to the projects.

4. Formal dressing is required.

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Social Innovation Internship (SI 2 ) Term Time 2009-2010 Presentation Schedule

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Appendix B

Evaluation Form for Supervisor

Mid-term Final Student name:

(Full name in BLOCK LETTERS)

Community Partner:

Name of Supervisor:

(in BLOCK LETTERS)

Contact number: E-mail address:

Part A: Assessment of Student (Please tick where appropriate) Skills Excellent Good Satisfactory Less than

satisfactory Unacceptable

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Initiative to explore new areas of study and to pursue better output after satisfying the basic requirement.

2.

Adaptation to work culture and rules of working environment.

3.

Willingness to communicate with supervisor and other colleagues.

4.

Positive working attitude and ability to work independently.

Skills Excellent Good Satisfactory Less than

satisfactory Unacceptable

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Demonstrating motivation to seek ways to fortify own strengths and weaknesses.

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Ability to work in a congenial manner.

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Ability to manage workload orderly and in a responsible manner.

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Ability to integrate supervisors’ recommendations into own repertoire of knowledge and skills.

Other comments:

Overall grade: (Grade A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, or Fail)

Mark: (Please refer to the “Assessment Criteria of Students’

Performance” for the marking scheme of The University of Hong Kong)

Part B: Liaison with the Faculty of Social Sciences, the University of Hong Kong (Please tick where appropriate)

Communication topic Very Clear Clear Unclear

1. Objective of the Programme

2. Organisation of the Programme

3. Expectation of the students in the internship

4. Criteria for assessing students

5. Responsibilities of your organization as a Project Partner

Part C: Other Comments

1. Do you have any suggestions for how the Faculty of Social Sciences could have better prepared the intern this summer? Please mention specific subject areas that we can address in next year’s training.

2. How do the internship and/or the interns contribute to your organization?

3. Any other comments?

Signature of Supervisor: Date:

Please return the completed form to the corresponding Academic Tutor.

Appendix C

Leave Application Form

Part A: To be completed by the intern Intern name: University No.:

(Full name in BLOCK LETTERS)

Curriculum: Year: Contact number: E-mail address: Type of internship: SI2 Summer / Term Time* GCI

(* Please delete as appropriate)

Community Partner:

Name of Supervisor: Contact number:

Date & time of leave Type of leave Reason Duty resumed on

Date: From to Sick Leave / /

Time: From to Special Leave DD / MM / YYYY

Total Hours:

Signature of Intern: Date: Part B: To be completed by the Community Partner

Endorsed without condition

Endorsed with condition(s): Not endorsed for the following

reason(s): Name of Supervisor: (In BLOCK LETTERS) Signature of Supervisor: Date: Part C: To be completed by the Faculty

Approved without condition

Approved with condition(s): Not approved for the following

reason(s):

Name of the representative: (In BLOCK LETTERS) Signature of the representative: Date:

Appendix D

Self-evaluation Form for Intern

Mid-term Final Intern name: University No.:

(Full name in BLOCK LETTERS)

Curriculum: Year: Contact number: E-mail address: Type of internship: SI2 Summer / Term Time* GCI

(* Please delete as appropriate)

Title of Project: Community Partner: Name of Supervisor:

Part A: General Evaluation (Please tick where appropriate.)

Statement Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree N/A

1. The internship enhances my understanding of:

(i) academic knowledge

(ii)

integration of academic knowledge and practice

2. The internship provides training / opportunities for application of:

(i) analytical skills

(ii)

multi-disciplinary knowledge

(iii)

critical thinking

(iv)

practical / research skills to the work situation

3. The internship agency can facilitate my smooth adjustment to the work setting and my understanding of organization culture through:

(i) effective supervision

(ii)

adequate support

(iii)

critical thinking

(iv)

extensive exposure

4. I can cooperate well with the student partner(s) / workplace colleagues in:

(i)

exchanging ideas and experience

(ii)

resolving differences and reaching compromises

(iii)

achieving mutual enhancement of whole-person development

(iv)

accomplishing tasks

Part B: Comments and Suggestions

1. Most valuable feature(s) of the Internship:

2. Difficulties encountered during the Internship:

3. Support from the Faculty / Supervisor during the Internship:

4. Suitability of the Project / Community Partner to the Internship (Only applicable in the Final Evaluation):

5. Any other comments:

Signature of Student: Date:

Please return the completed form to the corresponding Academic Tutor.

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Appendix E

The University of Hong Kong

Undergraduate Students Group Travel Insurance 2009-2010

The arrangement of this travel insurance programme as detailed on page 9 is meant to cover undergraduate students for traveling overseas during the period from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010 on academic activities which are officially arranged by the University. Travels arranged on personal/non-official basis are outside the scope of this insurance cover. 2. Please note that the maximum duration of the coverage is 180 days from the date of departure and therefore, for any overseas stay exceeding 180 days, separate insurance may need to be arranged according to the circumstances and requirements. 3. In the situation where an intern needs emergency assistance such as emergency medical evacuation while he/she is staying overseas, he/she can notify ACE Insurance Worldwide Assistance Services by dialing collect call at (852) 3122 8899 and quoting the policy reference no. ACEF079960. 4. Although no prior declaration to the insurance company is required, the department should still provide the following information to this office well before the departure date of the relevant overseas trip for record purposes:

a : purpose of the trip b : departure date c : duration of the trip d : no. of students who will participate e : destination

5. Arrangement has been made with the insurer to provide ACE China Emergency Card for named insured persons of the University when traveling in China on a need basis. This facility provides the card owner with a guarantee of admission deposit to certain “Appointed Hospitals” in China if hospitalisation is required. The card will be issue on a named basis and will be charged at HK$50 per card per year. 6. If such a card is required, please submit Home Visit Permit (港澳居民來往內地通行証) plus cash HK$50 to the Faculty Office, Room 401, Meng Wah Complex by May 31, 2010. 7. Should interns have any further enquiries, please feel free to contact Ms. Qimei Leung at 2859-2297. 8. The insurance coverage and claims procedures are as below:

I. Schedule of Benefits

Item Coverage Maximum

benefits per person (HKD)

a Accidental Death and Permanent Disablement

100,000

b Medical Expenses (including Chinese bonesetters and acupuncturist)

400,000

c Emergency Medical Evacuation

Actual Cost

d Repatriation of Remains

Actual Cost

e Personal Property (Limit of HK$7,500 for any one article/pair/set of articles, HK$15,000 for any one laptop computer) (Note 2)

20,000

f Personal Money and Loss of Documents (Cash Limit: HK$3,000) (Note 2)

5,000

2

g Travel Delay

(payable on accommodation and/or refreshment expenses after the first 6 hours) (Note 3)

2,000

h Baggage Delay (payable on emergency purchases after the first 6 hours) (Note 3)

1,000

i Curtailment Expenses / Trip Cancellation / Loss of Deposit

50,000

j Personal Liability

1,500,000

k Major Burns Extension

100,000

Important Notes

1. Insured person should be aged from sixteen (16) to seventy (70) on the commencement date of the period of insurance.

2. The loss must be reported to the police having jurisdiction at the place where the loss occurs within twenty-four (24) hours from the occurrence.

3. All official receipts from the expenses incurred, e.g. accommodation, refreshment, emergency purchases, after the first 6 hours have to be submitted to the insurer for insurance claim purpose. Please note that time loss is not an item for insurance recovery.

4. The policy is extended to include 10 days personal deviation during and/or immediately before/after the authorised business trip. However, the total no. of traveling days per trip (including both business and personal deviations) should not exceed one hundred and eighty (180) days.

5. The insured persons are subject to no manual work and no construction site work.

II. Corporation Business Travel Programme – Claims Procedures

a. Claimant should fill in any necessary information requested in the Travel Insurance Claim Form. Please remember to sign under “Claimant Signature” and ask the Head of Department to endorse under “Policy Holder Signature”.

b. Claimant should submit the claim form together with all supporting documentation such as boarding passes/train tickets showing the itinerary; police statement; invoice of loss item, to the Finance and Enterprises Office within 2 weeks from the date on coming back to Hong Kong.

c. The Head of Department concerned will have to certify the status of the claimant and the purpose of the trip.

d. The Finance and Enterprises Office will send the above-mentioned documents to the insurer, the ACE Insurance Limited through the broker, March (Hong Kong) Limited for the claim.

http://www.hku.hk/socsc/sigc/

Social Innovation Internship Global Citizenship Internship Tel: (852) 2241 5083 Tel: (852) 2241 5082 Fax: (852) 2517 0806 Fax: (852) 2517 0806 Email: socii@hku.hk Email: socgc@hku.hk

Room 401, Meng Wah Complex

The University of Hong Kong

Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong

General enquires: 2241 5917

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