Volunteer Sharings

Volunteer Sharing

Looking back at the day I first walked into the old Across U-hub office in 2007, I was still a student accompanied by my mom to register for a Youth Leadership Development program. While looking through the program highlights pamphlet, I signed up for a few more of them. I remember the big sisters and brothers whom I met were so kind and encouraging. It was not just about the knowledge the programs delivered, it was about the relationships and mentorship built.

I officially joined as a volunteer a couple years later and went to the summer camp for the very first time. I had the opportunity to apply many skills in a real project, both hard and soft skills. The sense of comradery among those involved was not something I had experienced before. I know someone will be there to help if I fall short. Many of these people are still my closest friends to this date.

Across U-hub had truly broadened my worldview and taught me how to see from a different perspective. I sincerely hope the next generation can benefit from the Across U-hub community the same way I did. That's what drives me to continue to contribute to this organization. Joanna Kwok

Volunteer Sharing con't

I attended my first Across U-hub leadership training camp 20 years ago. Since then, Across U-hub has always had an important place in my heart. My level of involvement as a volunteer has varied: from being a mentor at the annual camp to facilitating weekly programming with Refeel, from conducting research projects to co-hosting the Coffee Bubble Tea podcast. I am so grateful for all of these opportunities. Without them, I would not have been able to see and experience my potential and to stretch myself to achieve more that I could imagine. In continuing to volunteer at Across Uhub, I hope I can play a small part to help youth deepen their self-awareness, discover their passions, and guide them along their personal journeys towards a healthy and meaningful life.

Most importantly though is the community of incredibly kind, generous, and warmhearted people who consistently care and support me and one another. Through these friendships, I know that my life has value: I am treated with respect and dignity that I learn to pass onto others. I cherish Across U-hub for their excellent work and for the amazing community it has developed over the past two decades. Thank you! Joyce Mak

Volunteer Sharing con't

I joined Across U-hub in 2015 through friends who were also volunteers at Across.

Over the years, I have met many friends and people from all walks of life, and also got to learn and apply skills outside of my profession, for example, video editing, photography, and making leather products through various programs and volunteering opportunities. All of this also helped me grow personally and become a better communicator.

The community at Across U-hub is very welcoming and allows me to challenge myself and explore different volunteering roles. There are always new and engaging activities, and I continue to find the experience here very enriching. Edmund Tam