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Work: The project is co-organized by VolTra and The Conservancy Association (CA). CA, founded in 1968, is the non-government environmental organization with the longest history in Hong Kong. A nature conservation management project for Long Valley has been organized since 2005, which aims to conserve Long Valley's landscape and biodiversity through a series of active habitat and species management measures. Long Valley is a historical site of paddy rice production in Hong Kong with hundreds of years of history and its ecological value is closely related to its agriculture. However, many farmlands have been abandoned due to aging farming population, insufficient labour and low financial return. Sustaining the local agriculture has a vital role to conserve local biodiversity and farming tradition. In this connection, CA has initiated to engage the local stakeholders to resume freshwater habitats and sustain wet farmlands, such as reintroducing paddy rice, Chinese arrowheads, water chestnut and lotus cultivation. Aim:
Voluntary work: Accommodation: Workcampers are accommodated in the farming hut located in the farmlands of Long Valley. The living environment is very simple and basic but in a peaceful rural living style. Male and female workcampers will share the same living area and there is no partition in the accommodation space. Workcampers are required to sleep on the wooden floor and carry their sleeping bags. Toilet, tap water, electricity, refrigerator, and fans will be provided at the farming hut. Location: Long Valley is located at the northern urban edge of Hong Kong. With a total area of 150 hectares, it is the largest agricultural freshwater wetland in Hong Kong. It is composed of more than 400 linking farmlands with wetland farms, fish ponds, swamps, streams and Fung Shui Wood which provide ideal habitats for local wildlife. More than 200 bird species, including a range of international conservation concern species, have been recorded at this tiny piece of land. The high ecological value of Long Valley is well-recognized in both local and global scales. Terminal: Hong Kong International Airport Remarks: 1. Workcampers are responsible
for carrying out cooking and cleaning duties by turns. Budget for food will be
provided and food materials will be shopped by workcampers. Workcampers can collect
fresh vegetables and fish from different farms in Long Valley or buy food from
local market for cooking. All meals during the workcamp will be "low carbon
meals". "Dark meat" will not be served. Local Organizer: The Conservancy Association (CA), founded in 1968, is the non-government environmental organisation with the longest history in Hong Kong. CA is dedicated to the protection of the environment and the conservation of natural and cultural heritage. CA's mission is to enhance the quality of life of both this and future generations, and to ensure that Hong Kong shoulders her regional and global environmental responsibilities. We achieve this by advocating appropriate policies, monitoring government action, promoting environmental education and taking a lead in community participation. Since the establishment of the Association, we have been devoted to monitoring government environmental policies and promoting environmental education. [Official Website: www.cahk.org.hk] HKVT03-12 Warehouse Renovation Aberdeen 22/08-01/09/2012 (11 days) CULT/AGRI/RENO 15 vols (18+) Work: The project is co-organized by VolTra and The Warehouse Teenage Club Warehouse is a registered charitable non-profit making youth centre for youngsters between the ages of 13 and 25. Workcampers will mainly work in the Warehouse, which was once the Aberdeen Police Station first established in 19th mid-century and carried out a full-scale renovation in 1995. To reflect the significant historical value of the building, the Hong Kong Government has classified Warehouse as a historical building. Workcampers will help beautify the living environment and conserve the historical building through renovation and gardening work. Aim: Voluntary work:
Accommodation: Workcampers are accommodated in the dormitory of the Warehouse. The living environment is simple and basic. Bed, pillow and mattress will be provided. Except community visits or group shopping, workcampers are expected to stay inside the camp site during working days. The entrance of the Warehouse closes at 22:00 every day. Workcampers should return to the camp site before 22:00 during free days. Location: Aberdeen is located at the south shore of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. Population is approximately 60,000. It is famous to tourists for its floating village and the floating seafood restaurants such as the Jumbo Floating Restaurant. Many of the Tanka people, associated with the fishing industry, still live on fishing boats. Terminal: Hong Kong International Airport Remarks: 1. Workcampers are responsible
for carrying out cooking and cleaning duties by turns. Budget for food will be
provided and food materials will be shopped by workcampers.
Local Organizer:
The Warehouse Teenage Club (Warehouse) is a registered charitable non- profit
making youth centre for youngster between the ages of 13 and 25. The Warehouse
was founded in 1992 by the late Professor Frank White, who observed many Hong
Kong's youngsters lacked a purpose in life and space to develop healthy hobbies,
and loitered in the streets after school. Some even became addicted to alcohol
and abused drugs. Determined to find a safe place for youth to develop healthily
and holistically, Professor White and his like-minded associates championed the
need for the Warehouse. Warehouse strives to remain the Second Home for youngsters
to develop their creativity and multiple talents through meaningful, innovative,
and effectual activities. Warehouse hopes to broaden their horizons, enhance their
learning, and cultivate youngsters who not only treasure life, but also respect
others, and be confident and reliable to contribute actively to the society. HKVT01-13 Long Valley Harvest Festival Long Valley 01/01-15/01/2013 (15 days) FEST/ENVI/AGRI 4 vols (18+) Work: The project is co-organized by VolTra and The Conservancy Association (CA). CA, founded in 1968, is the non-government environmental organization with the longest history in Hong Kong. A nature conservation management project for Long Valley has been organized since 2005, which aims to conserve Long Valley's landscape and biodiversity through a series of active habitat and species management measures. Long Valley is a historical site of paddy rice production in Hong Kong with hundreds of years of history and its ecological value is closely related to its agriculture. However, many farmlands have been abandoned due to aging farming population, insufficient labour and low financial return. Sustaining the local agriculture has a vital role to conserve local biodiversity and farming tradition. In this connection, CA has initiated to engage the local stakeholders to resume freshwater habitats and sustain wet farmlands, such as reintroducing paddy rice, Chinese arrowheads, water chestnut and lotus cultivation. Aim: Voluntary work: Accommodation: Workcampers are accommodated in the farming hut located in the farmlands of Long Valley. The living environment is very simple and basic but in a peaceful rural living style. Male and female workcampers will share the same living area and there is no partition in the accommodation space. Workcampers are required to sleep on the wooden floor and carry their sleeping bags. Toilet, tap water, electricity, refrigerator, and fans will be provided at the farming hut. Location: Long Valley is located at the northern urban edge of Hong Kong. With a total area of 150 hectares, it is the largest agricultural freshwater wetland in Hong Kong. It is composed of more than 400 linking farmlands with wetland farms, fish ponds, swamps, streams and Fung Shui Wood which provide ideal habitats for local wildlife. More than 200 bird species, including a range of international conservation concern species, have been recorded at this tiny piece of land. The high ecological value of Long Valley is well-recognized in both local and global scales. Terminal: Hong Kong International Airport Remarks: 1. Workcampers are responsible
for carrying out cooking and cleaning duties by turns. Budget for food will be
provided and food materials will be shopped by workcampers. Workcampers can collect
fresh vegetables and fish from different farms in Long Valley or buy food from
local market for cooking. All meals during the workcamp will be "low carbon
meals". "Dark meat" will not be served. Local Organizer: The Conservancy Association (CA), founded in 1968, is the non-government environmental organisation with the longest history in Hong Kong. CA is dedicated to the protection of the environment and the conservation of natural and cultural heritage. CA's mission is to enhance the quality of life of both this and future generations, and to ensure that Hong Kong shoulders her regional and global environmental responsibilities. We achieve this by advocating appropriate policies, monitoring government action, promoting environmental education and taking a lead in community participation. Since the establishment of the Association, we have been devoted to monitoring government environmental policies and promoting environmental education. [Official Website: www.cahk.org.hk] HKVT02-13 Warehouse Festival Aberdeen 29/01-11/02/2013 (14 days) FEST/CULT 15 vols (18+) Work: The project is co-organized by VolTra and The Warehouse Teenage Club Warehouse is a registered charitable non-profit making youth centre for youngsters between the ages of 13 and 25. Workcampers will mainly work in the Warehouse, which was once the Aberdeen Police Station first established in 19th mid-century and carried out a full-scale renovation in 1995. To reflect the significant historical value of the building, the Hong Kong Government has classified Warehouse as a historical building. Workcampers will carry out the flea market preparation work in the Warehouse camp site and operate the flea market booth in the Aberdeen Promenade. The flea market preparation and operation work may last until late night. Workcampers can learn the history and meaning behind the Lunar New Year, one of the most important festivals of the Chinese, get involved with the preparation and operation of the flea market booth, and experience the unique culture of this traditional Chinese festival. Aim: Voluntary work:
Accommodation: Workcampers are accommodated in the dormitory of the Warehouse. The living environment is simple and basic. Bed, pillow and mattress will be provided. Except booth operation duty, community visits or group shopping, workcampers are expected to stay inside the camp site during working days. The entrance of the Warehouse closes at 22:00 every day. Workcampers should return to the camp site before 22:00 during free days. Location: Aberdeen is located at the south shore of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. Population is approximately 60,000. It is famous to tourists for its floating village and the floating seafood restaurants such as the Jumbo Floating Restaurant. Many of the Tanka people, associated with the fishing industry, still live on fishing boats. Terminal: Hong Kong International Airport Remarks:
1. Workcampers are responsible for carrying out cooking and cleaning duties by
turns. Budget for food will be provided and food materials will be shopped by
workcampers. Local
Organizer: The Warehouse Teenage Club (Warehouse) is a registered charitable
non- profit making youth centre for youngster between the ages of 13 and 25. The
Warehouse was founded in 1992 by the late Professor Frank White, who observed
many Hong Kong's youngsters lacked a purpose in life and space to develop healthy
hobbies, and loitered in the streets after school. Some even became addicted to
alcohol and abused drugs. Determined to find a safe place for youth to develop
healthily and holistically, Professor White and his like-minded associates championed
the need for the Warehouse. Warehouse strives to remain the Second Home for youngsters
to develop their creativity and multiple talents through meaningful, innovative,
and effectual activities. Warehouse hopes to broaden their horizons, enhance their
learning, and cultivate youngsters who not only treasure life, but also respect
others, and be confident and reliable to contribute actively to the society. | ||
