Students are encouraged to initiate and engage in service and actions relevant to at least one SDG, and to apply and connect prior knowledge with the observations in the field to plan and take action. The aim is to make a difference in the local, regional or global community to promote the quality of life and/or the environment. There are a wide range of altruistic activities and community services on and off CUHK campus.
General Idea of Complying Activities
SDG-VA activities must involve at least 26 hours of voluntary, unpaid work that contributes to addressing one or more of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These activities should involve meaningful community engagement, promote sustainable development, and allow students to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges.
The activities can be any external volunteering programme which are student-initiated or organized by recognized entities, and they must align with specific SDGs.
Key Criteria for SDG-VA Activities
- Relevance to SDGs
- Volunteer Nature:
- Minimum 26 hours of engagement
- Community Engagement
- Reflection and Learning
To check if your activity qualifies as SDG-related Voluntary Activities (SDG-VA) within the SDG Study Scheme, please refer to the following guidelines:
Criteria for SDG-related voluntary activity requirement of the SDG Study Scheme
If you wish to report a voluntary activity to fulfill component 3 of the SDG Study Scheme, please fill out the following webform:
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=12998341
The MoCC Ambassadorship is recognized as an SDG-VA Activity under the SDG Study Scheme. Students who have participated in the above programme, and completed 26 hours of voluntary service at the MoCC will be regarded as having fulfilled the third component of the SDG Study Scheme. For details about the programme, please visit: https://www.mocc.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/mocc-ambassadorship.