CROSSROADS: Community Engagement Project, Hong Kong
The Crossroads team is excited about the ‘Service and Simulation Weeks’ this year!
What is the Global X-perience Program? Over the last ten years Crossroads has developed a simulation program called Global X-perience. It gives volunteers the chance to gain insight into the lives of the people who receive their shipments, in a personal way, through simulated activities. For more information about specific activities, visit their website: www.crossroads.org.hk/home/global-x-perience/ Why do this? Crossroads are convinced that if volunteers understand the needs of those they are serving, they will be better able to look for ways to help meet those needs both now, during the ‘Service and Simulation Week’, and in the future. Students who have done the Global X-perience programme hand in hand with service have not only served more effectively, but have learnt to identify with people in need. Each day you will participate in a simulation, which will give you an incredible insight and appreciation of others life challenges. During your time at Crossroads you will also work in a variety of departments working alongside volunteers packing, sorting, renovation, gardening etc. Each year GSIS participants also raise money prior to discovery week, and make a donation towards the invaluable work of Crossroads Foundation. "I was also very happy I was able to contribute on a global scale by preparing goods in need for refugees in Pakistan" - Annette WONG, GSIS IB student |