VOLTRA 義遊
因遊得義，因義而遊 A JOURNEY TO THE WORLD COMMUNITY
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTARY PROJECTS 2015/16
About VolTra
Founded on 16 April 2009, VolTra is a non-governmental voluntary organization (NGO), which is a registered charitable
institution in Hong Kong (IR File No.: 91/11726). VolTra is dedicated to promoting international voluntary services in Hong
Kong through a well-established worldwide network of international workcamp organizations.
VolTra together with other international workcamp organizations all over the world provide over 3,000 international
workcamps and voluntary service projects every year in more than 100 countries. At the same time, VolTra also organizes
international workcamps in Hong Kong for both local and overseas volunteers to participate in the voluntary services and
cultural exchange activities in Hong Kong.
Vision
To enhance global citizenship and friendship as well as to strengthen solidarity of the local communities through
international voluntary services
Mission
To become a leading and reliable platform connecting passionate Hong Kong people and international voluntary services
To promote voluntary services, charitable work and international cultural exchange and understanding
To support both local and overseas community development
To educate Hong Kong youngsters with a sense of belonging and self-recognition as well as advocate their personal
growth and development
Values
Volunteerism
Responsible Travel
Sustainable Development
Mutual Respect
Equality
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New Projects
Long Valley
in Sheung
Shui
Hong Kong
International
Airport
Ping che in
Fanling
Lamma Isand
Code
Name
Location
Date
Type
Int.
Local
Vol
s
Vols
Age
HKVT03-15
Long Valley Rice Harvesting
Long Valley
19/07/2015-01/08/2015
ENVI/AGRI/RENO
4
3
18+
HKVT04-15
Fishermen’s culture on the
Island
Lamma
Island
3/7/2015-1/8/2015
CULT/RENO/ HER
3
1
18
HKVT05-15
Fishermen’s culture on the
Island
Lamma
Island
08/08/2015-17/08/2015
CULT/RENO/HER
8
6
18+
HKVT06-15
“Saving our homes “in Ping
Che
Fanling
16/08/2015-29/08/2015
SOCIAL/ENVI/AGRI
8
6
18+
HKVT07-15
Long Valley Harvest Festival
Long Valley
29/12/2015-12/01/2016
FEST/ENVI/AGRI
4
3
18+
Note: There is a few more camps to be finalized. We will send you the info via email if updted.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
HKVT03-15 Long Valley Rice Harvesting 19/07/2015-01/08/2015
Work
Accommodation
Location
Terminal
Remark
Local Organizer
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.
Voluntary work:
1.
Rice and crop harvesting work
2.
Weed and apple snail removal work
3.
Wildlife monitoring work
In the farming hut . The living environment is very simple and basic but in a
peaceful rural living style. Sleeping bags and mat required.
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.
Hong Kong International Airport
Very basic living condition in the nature. Outdoor physical work.
The Conservancy Association (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: http://www.cahk.org.hk]
Photos
HKVT04-15 Fishermen’s culture on the Island
3/7/2015-1/8/2015
HKVT05-15 Fishermen’s culture on the Island
08/08/2015-17/08/2015
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Work
The project is co-organized by VolTra and Lamma Fisherfolk’s Village. Fishery
industry is a dying in HK where it was a fishing village hundred years ago. Many of
the traditional culture and history have been forgotten. Our aim for this project is
mainly to educate public the culture and history of fishery industry in Hong Kong.
Voluntary work:
Accommodation
1. Beautify the village’s environment
2. Participating in cultural exchange activities
3. Repairing fish nets
4. Feeding and catching fish
5. Guiding visitors
On the floating dock. The living environment is very simple and basic. Sleeping bags
and mats are required.
Location
Lamma Island, Hong Kong
Terminal
Hong Kong International Airport
Remarks
Boat shuttle will be closed in the evening. Going out will only be available on free
days.
(100 Euro to be paid on arrival to cover the on arrival training expense for MTV for
HKVT04-15)
Local Organizer
Situated at the beautiful Sok Kwu Wan on Lamma Island, Lamma Fisherfolk’s Village
is a showcase of the local fisherfolk culture and the history of fishery industry in
Hong Kong. Occupying an area of over 20,000ft², the Village comprises authentic
fishing junk, traditional dragon boats, an exhibition hall, themed folklore booths,
fishing rafts and dwellings. Visitor can learn and appreciate the heritages and livings
of the boat community of Hong Kong.
[Official website: http://www.fisherfolks.com.hk/english/index.php]
Photos
HKVT06-15 “Saving our homes” in Ping Che 16/08/2015-29/08/2015
Work
The project is co-organized by VolTra and Ta Kwu Ling/Ping Che Alliance for “Saving
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Our Home”. The aims of Ta Kwu Ling/Ping Che Alliance for “Saving Our Home” are to
protect villagers’ home and culture and to conserve the environment. Currently, the
government and the villages are in discussion on the North East New Territories New
Development Areas Planning.
Voluntary work:
1.
Beautify or renovate of village road or houses
2.
Rehabilitate agricultural land
3.
Assist in community liaison
Accommodation
Workcampers are accommodated in village house of vistors’ centre. Sleeping bags
and mats are needed.
Location
In contrast to the densely populated areas of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, Ping
Che is a sub-urban area characterised by natural scenery, charming small villages and
stunning sunset. The place is also situated just next to Shenzhen, China.
Terminal
Hong Kong International Airport
Remark
There are a few pet dogs living in the visitors’ centre.
Local Organizer
Founded in 2012, Ta Kwu Ling/Ping Che Alliance for “Saving Our Home is a selfinitiated alliance by Ping Che villagers in Hong Kong. The visitor’s centre is set up to
let the public know more about the lives and works of villages in Ta Kwu Ling/Ping
Che. In June 2013, Ping Che Village School Art Festival was co-organized by the
alliance.
[Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pingchehomeland]
Photos
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HKVT07-15 Long Valley Harvest Festival 29/12/2015-12/01/2016
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.
Voluntary work:
1.
2.
3.
Accommodation
Set up, decorate and operate the booths for traditional kiln, straw art, food
making in the Long Valley Harvest Fest
Prepare, build and transport the facilities and materials for the Long Valley
Harvest Fest
Eco-crop packaging work
Terminal
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.
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.
Hong Kong International Airport
Remark
Very basic living condition but among the beautiful nature.
Local Organizer
The Conservancy Association (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: http://www.cahk.org.hk]
Location
Photos
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Our Yearly Event Highlights
Open space Meeting2015
“Innovation & Action”
It is our annual event.During the two days event, members of
different professional background were invited to join a range
of workshops and sharing on social innovation . Noted guests,
Ada Yip, Freddy Law and Lawrence Lui shared on the topics of
“storytelling, marketing for social innovation and effective
communication among stakeholders . 40 Participants also
engaged in various free discussion, such as "How to nurture
global citizen?" , "How to turn ideas into actions?"etc.
2015/01
Hong Kong Weekend Workcamps
Fishermen’s culture on the Island
2014/09 & 12
The project is co-organized by VolTra and Lamma Fisherfolk’s
Village. Fishery industry is a dying in HK where it was a fishing
village hundred years ago. Many of the traditional culture and
history have been forgotten. Volunteers help restored
educational facility on the floating port.
Ping Che Beautification Workcamp
Besides beautifying the local community by painting and
harvesting the eggplants from the farmland, Volunteers also
enjoyed local vegetables, beautiful sunset scene as well as
warm-hearted rural culture. We also organized bilateral
project with NICE Japan in this site.
2014/3
Hong Kong International Workcamps
Long Valley Rice Harvesting Workcamp
2014/07
This is the 4th Rice Harvesting Workcamp co-organized by VolTra and Conservancy Association. During the 10 days, 7
volunteers from the United States, Thailand, South Korea and Hong Kong experienced furious rainstorm while
harvesting and rice transplanting, but they all tried their best to complete their tasks and achieved a great success.
Long Valley Harvest Festival Workcamp
2014/12
This two-week Harvest Festival workcamp was co-organized by VolTra and Conservancy Association during Christmas
and new year holidays. Volunteers from different countries assisted to set up, decorate and operate booths as well as
transport facilities and materials for the Harvest Festival. Besides, they helped the local farmers on crop harvesting to
support their living and conducted ecological monitoring work to conserve the local environment.
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Wing Lung Terraced Field Reform Workcamp
2014/06& 2014/12
VolTra and Hong Kong Community Development Network coorganized Wing Lung Terraced Field Reform Workcamp twice this
year. To pass on the traditional terraced field heritage in Sai
Kung, volunteers were responsible for terraced field reform and
weed removal work, organic herbs and fruits harvesting work,
renovation of camp base and taking care of guard dogs. They
acquired much knowledge about local agriculture and built
friendships with others.
Ping Che “Saving our home” Workcamp
2014/08
Painting, renovating for the old village community. It is a controversial area where the government planning to develop
and destroy the nature. With the help from volunteers, it is hoping to draw the attention to rural-urban development
in the city.
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Contact Information
Telephone No.
(852) 26835900
Address
Flat 02, Block A, 13/F, Wing Hin Factory Building, 31-33 Ng
Fong Street, San
Po Kong,
Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
Skype
voltrahk
Website
http://www.voltra.org
Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/voltrahk
Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/user/voltrahk
Flickr
https://www.flickr.com/photos/84825896@N06/
Email
General - info@voltra.org
Incoming - hkw@voltra.org
Outgoing - app@voltra.org
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