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ISSUE 07 2020

「 賽 馬 會 特 義 公 民 訓練計劃」來到第四年， 隨 年月演 變 、發 酵 ，

一 直 走 到 他 們 也 沒有想過的地方。

向 世 界出發 為了進 一 步 擴 闊 特 義公民的視野，

義 遊 特 意 安 排 優 勝 者免費到世界各地多元化的工作營，

參 與 義 教 、古 蹟 修 繕、生態保育、農耕、節慶等項目，擴闊眼界。

走 著 走 著 ，不 覺 十 年 。

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義遊 · 十年

賽 馬 會 特「 義」公民訓練計劃

﹁ 妘 㨠 跆 醭 曧 囑 鉖 ； 妘 㨠, 曧 璉 鞳 敘 㚐 艊 梪 㸱

V LT R A Z I N E

因 遊 得 義 因 義 而 遊

A JOURNEY

FO R THE WO RLD CO M M UNITY

CONTENTS

目錄

序言

Preface

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Glocal Hero Action Review 2018 - 2019

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Glocal Hero Round One – Community Agents

目 錄

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2018 - 2019 年特義公民回顧 CONTENTS

特義公民第一關 — 社區特務

特義公民第二關 — 社創項目 05

Glocal Hero Round Two – Social Project 無家者活動三部曲 Homeless Activities Trilogy 我的大學時代 My Time in University

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特義公民終極加映 — 社創種子基金

Glocal Hero Ultimate Extras – Social Project Seed Fund

向世界出發

Road to the World 走進北韓社區 Exploring North Korean Life 墨西哥第一印象 Mexico First Impressions 遠道而來，尋求庇護者用年月等待一個身份 Waiting for an Identity Far from Home 不一樣的殘奧體驗 A Unique Paralympic Experience 極北綠土的發夢日記 My Dreaming Diary on the Nothern Land

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香港特約

Hong Kong Feature 同塱原有米Say Goodbye to Long Valley

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十年 · 之後 — VolTra Glocal Citizen Club

Ten Years and Beyond – VolTra Glocal Citizen Club

出發去義遊

Set Off with VolTra

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P R E FA C E

年輕的你也許會問：「我還能為社會做甚麼？」 編者和各位一樣，沒有答案。但容許我說一個故事。 十年前，有八個年輕人，機緣巧合下認識了「國際工作營」這個寓義工於遊 歷的概念，說白點，就是去旅行做義工。這八個年輕人中有藝術機構行政人 員、雜誌記者、公務員、對沖基金經理、審計師、教師，背景不同，能力各 異，對世界有多多好奇，對社會有點點承擔。他們想，「旅行義工」這回事， 到底有甚麼可能性呢？ 於是，他們膽粗粗創立了讓人寓義工於遊歷的組織 — 義遊。 走著走著，不覺十年。 相較於成立之初，義遊的運作、商標、服務範疇、網頁、報名方法等已大大 不同，連願景和使命，也趁著十周年的當下革新了一回。路慢慢走出來，不 經意地走了很遠。千里之行，始於足下；一切改變，源於自身。 這其中的新嘗試，包括三年前開展的「賽馬會特義公民訓練計劃」，啟發參 加者完成一系列社區任務，又鼓勵他們提交社創提案，推動改變，並秉承義 遊一貫使命，為獲獎參加者提供本地及海外工作營機會，讓他們深入他人的 社區，培養同理心。 這個計劃在不經不覺中成長、成熟，惠及 5000 人以上。但願由此建立的多 元團隊和友誼，會如當初的義遊一樣，隨年月演變、發酵，一直走到他們也 沒有想過的地方。 年輕並不是原罪；年輕，是啟航改變的本錢。

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序言

2019 年，香港經歷了多重動盪，壓迫與不安的陰霾濃罩整座城市。

P R E FA C E

序言

PREFA CE

Hong Kong experienced a multitude of turbulence in 2019, while gloom and uncertainty cloud the whole city. Young as you are, one may question, “what else can I do for this society?”

The editor, like fellow readers, holds no answer. But allow me to give you a story.

Ten years ago, eight youngsters learnt about the concept of “international workcamps”, which essentially means volunteering while travelling. Among these eight were an art administrator, a magazine reporter, a civil servant, a hedge fund manager, an auditor and a teacher, all with different backgrounds and skill sets, but shared the same curiosity about the world and vision for society. They thought, what are the possibilities for “travelling volunteers”?

Just like that, they founded VolTra, an organisation that helps people experience volunteer work while travelling. It has been ten years since.

Over the last ten years, VolTra has changed its logo, user interface, service reach and methods. Even our vision and mission have been renewed at the 10th anniversary. As we walked, slowly there appeared a path, and far we have come without us realising. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and all change comes from within us.

One of our major attempts in past years was the “Jockey Club Glocal Hero Action” programme, now in its fourth edition. It has inspired participants to complete a series of community missions, initiate their own community projects and take part in local and overseas workcamps. By engaging in other communities, participants develop empathy.

Gradually, the programme has grown, matured and benefited over 5000 people.

We wish that the international friendship and diversified teams that stemmed from it will continue to grow and evolve like the early VolTra, bringing participants to heights they have never imagined.

Youth is not an original sin. It is your chance to set sail and initiate changes.

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特義公民

GLOCAL HERO

社區探索任務

2018 - 19年 特 義 公 民回顧

Gl oca l Hero Ac ti on Revi ew 2018 - 2019

Community Exploration

社創項目種子基金

Social Project Seed Fund

社創項目實踐

Social Project Execution

影子實習

Job Shadowing

Jul-Sep

免費去義遊

Feb-Mar

Free Workcamp Oppor tunity

行動正式啟動

Action Launch

世界公民工作坊

World Citizen Workshop

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Sep-Nov

海外義遊項目

Global Workcamp

社創培育計劃

特義公民迎新營

Glocal Hero Orientation Camp

Social Incubatio n Programme

Mar-A pr

任務挑戰

Challenge Mis s ion

本地義遊項目

Local Workcamp

GLOCAL HERO

Community Agents

特義公民

社區特務

賽 馬 會 特 義 公 民 訓 練 計 劃 其 中 一 關 ，要 求 參 加 者 組 隊 挑 戰 社 區 任 務 。以 下 是 四 個 去 年 的 有 趣 任 務 ， 讓 你 反 思 自己 的 生 活 方 式 和 態 度 ，為 轉 變 打 好 基 礎 。立 即 行 動 ，一 起 嚐 嚐 當 特 義 公 民 的 滋 味 吧！ The first stage in the Glocal Hero Action programme is to challenge groups of participants with social missions.

Below are four simplified fun missions from last year. They are excellent prompts for you to reflect on your lifestyle, and get ready for changes! Now try them out for a taste of being a Glocal Hero!

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並簡略寫下該建築古今用途的差別。 Mission: Historic Buildings in Hong Kong Visit two revitalised historic buildings. Photograph their interior and exterior structure.

Describe how their purposes and usage have changed in history.

任 務 名 稱：五 色 生 物 香港雖然是個石屎森林，但動植物品種繁多，嘗試在香港

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尋找五種不同顏色的生物拍照， 並以文字記錄生物品種、發現時間及地點。 Mission: Technicolour Creatures Though Hong Kong is a concrete forest, it nurtures a wide variety of species.

Find and photograph creatures of five different colours. Record the name of species, time and location where you found them.

任 務 名 稱：

生活

你有想過自己每天製造多少 將所有

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到訪兩個已活化的歷史建築，以照片拍下建築物的內外架構，

攤開在地上或

？請蒐集自己三天內產生的所有

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上，用相片及文字紀錄，然後寫下你的感想。

Mission: Trash Life Have you thought about how much trash you throw away each day?

Collect all rubbish you create in three days. Lay them on the floor or a table and record them with photographs and text. Write down your thoughts

任 務 名 稱：一 家 之 煮 你知道家人的口味

？你有多久沒跟家人一起吃飯？

花半天時間，由預備食材開始，用心為他們做一頓飯，享受融洽的家庭樂。 以相片記錄由預備至完成的過程，並與家人合照。

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任 務 名 稱：香 港 歷 史 建 築

Mission: Family Chef When was the last time you ate with your family? Spend an evening preparing a meal for them.

Record the whole process with photos and take a picture with your family.

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GLOCAL HERO

社 創 項目

Social Project

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無 家 者 活 動三部 曲

H o m e l e s s A c t i v i t i e s Tr i l o g y

儘 管 如 此 她 仍 然 努 力 生 存

這 種 感 動 實 在 難 以 言 喻 ︒

圖、文：義motion Text & Photo: Voluntemotion

團隊「義motion」其中一名成員曾經成為「麥難民」。在三餐不繼 的情況下，他不禁問：「香港地上是否真的人人平等？」經過實地 研究，團隊決定為一群無家者略盡綿力，改變市民的誤解。 「義motion」明白心理上的共融最難實踐，硬生生的說教並不能改 變大眾的看法。因此我們選擇拍攝一段真實的社會實驗，從無家者

露 出 笑 容 主 動 與 我 們 拍 照

的角度出發，為市民揭示他們所面對的無視和歧視，藉此機會改變 大眾對待無家者的方式，達致共融社會。影片播出後引來很大迴響。 有人看完影片後向我們反映內容感動，不敢相信演員在拍攝期間的 遭遇；亦有人向我們分享自己以往對無家者有標籤及恐懼，但從影 片了解到他們的無力感，因此日後面對相同情況會伸出援手。 「多謝你地關心我地！」是我們時常在導賞活動聽到無家者的回應。 儘管我們人數不多，帶的物資不多，但他們所得到的溫暖、我們看 到的感激及笑容卻是無價的。活動期間我們聽到不少坎坷的故事。 當中最令我印象深刻的，是一位母親當年為了不想連累兒子，決定 與兒子斷絕聯絡，到多年後兒子有能力工作照顧她，卻不想兒子 「難做」，決定依然露宿街頭。儘管如此，她仍然努力生存，露出 笑容主動與我們拍照，這種感動實在難以言喻。

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One team member in Voluntemotion was once a ‘McRefugee’.

When struggling to feed himself, he questioned the equity in Hong Kong society. After some site visits, the team decided to help and destigmatise the homeless.

Voluntemotion understands that psychological integration is the most difficult to achieve, and that preaching does little to change the way people think. Therefore we chose to film a real social experiment and reveal the discrimination and negligence they face.

“Thank you for caring about us” is what we hear from the homeless most often in guided tours. Although there were only a few of us with limited supplies, the warmth they received and grateful smiles we saw were priceless. During the activity we heard many bleak stories, like a mother who continued to stay on the streets even when her son is now able to support her financially.

We were very touched to see her still working hard to survive, and her big smile in our pictures.

There has been great response after the video was released.

Some found it touching. Others told us they used to label and even fear the homeless, but felt their helplessness from the video.

They would offer a helping hand to the homeless if given a chance in future.

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GLOCAL HERO

社 創 項目

Social Project

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我 的 大 學 時 代 My Time in University

圖、文：神隊友 Text & Photo: The Divine Team

在舊年代，就讀大學幾乎是每個人的夢想，但很 可惜未必人人都有機會實現。團隊「神隊友」以 一班有活力的老年人為對象，由一批大學生帶領 他們體驗大學生活，令曾經以為無法實現的夢想 成真。與此同時，我們藉著遊戲讓他們感受學生 求學階段的甜酸苦辣，促進兩代溝通。 活動在香港中文大學的課室內進行，長者們被 分配到不同的學院（組別），然後在義工組長 的帶領下進行簡單任務，體驗「大學五件事」。 另外，團隊也安排數十套畢業袍，讓長者戴四 方帽拍畢業照留念。一班老友記一嚐大學畢業 的滋味，最難得是跟年輕人有很好的互動，其 中一些參加者在活動後也有保持聯絡呢！

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In the old times, enrolling in a university was everybody’s dream, but not one that could be easily achieved. “The Divine Team” arranged an opportunity for a group of active elderly to experience university life with the help of some university students. As the students introduced the ups and downs of their university days, a priceless exchange was achieved across the two generations.

Activities were held in classrooms of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where the elderly entered different academic departments (i.e. groups) to experience the “Five Essentials of University Life” through simple tasks led by volunteer group leaders.

Afterwards, they took graduation photos in graduation gowns prepared by our team. Not only did the elderly live their university dream, but also established a good relationship with the young participants. Many of them have stayed in touch ever since!

GLOCAL HERO

特義公民

社 創 種 子 基 金

01 培訓工作坊：

Social Project Seed Fund

包括認識精益創業 (Lean Start-up)、品牌故事 (Story-telling) 等技巧，由零 開始協助青年人構思創新方案 以致實踐。

2018 - 2019 年度的特義公民訓練計劃以種子基金

Training Workshops: Learning entrepreneurial skills such as lean startup and brand storytelling, helping young people construct their plans and execution from scratch.

及導師配對作結。計劃邀請了 30 歲以下的年輕人， 為社會及地球出謀獻策，提交方案，把理念付諸 實行，將香港精神輸出世界！

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Glocal Hero Action 2018-2019 ended with the seed fund campaign and mentoring programme.

Youngsters under the age of 30 were invited to contribute ideas for bettering the local and global society. In honour of the pragmatic spirit of Hong Kong, they were also encouraged to act upon their ideas and bring them to life.

商界名人親身指導： 社創機構、初創企業代表及商界專業人 士組成專業評審團，親身指導參賽者。 Business Owners’ Tutorials: Renowned businessmen, representatives from start-up businesses and social organisations formed a jury panel to tutor participants.

評審團名單： List of Jury Panel Members: 周勵勤 Judy Vas 瑞銀董事總經理、亞太區監管及政府事務主管 Managing Director and APAC Head Governmental

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and Regulatory Affairs, UBS

羅潤明 Lisa Loo 香港社會創投基金創新及企業培育總監 Chief Innovation and Incubation Officer, Social Ventures Hong Kong

勝出隊伍獲得港幣五萬 元初創種子基金，將點

尹瑋婷 Karin Wan

子化為實際行動。

義遊主席 Chairperson, VolTra

The winning team won HK$50,000 as seed fund to turn their ideas into actions.

黃好儀 Miranda Wong 香港青年協會領袖學院總監 Director, HKFYG Leadership Institute

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向 世 界出發 Road to the World

在全球化的今天，旅遊變得前所未有地容易，卻也因為資訊爆炸，每個人都在出發前在網上飽覽各地名勝， 導致旅遊時敏感度大減，不自覺地用既有框框看世界。那麼，異地工作營是否能對抗這種潮流呢？ In the globalised world today, travelling is unprecedentedly easy. Though also due to information explosion people have seen enough of their destinations online to actually observe during travelling, and they are only seeing the world through a lens. Can overseas workcamps change this trend?

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ROAD TO THE WORLD

Exploring North Korean Life

我也對北韓有了預設的想法︐被﹁落後﹂

和﹁專制﹂的印象限制了我了解北韓的空間︒

走 進 北 韓 社 區

向世界出發

展開北韓之旅前，已聽到不少人對當地的評價，有的指平壤像是大影城，到 處均是演員；亦有些朋友告訴我北韓很危險，還是不去為妙。但固執的我認 為不能輕易批評自己沒有經歷過的人生，所以還是執意出發了。在三日緊密 的行程中，與當地高中生交流的時光，叫我最為難忘！

圖、文 Text & Photo: Vincy

老實說，與他們交流初期，我是帶著有色眼鏡的。我認為他們與外界的資訊 隔絕，所以我過濾了許多我認為他們不了解的話題，也不提及我認為他們不 能說的議題。但與他們的交流中，我發現他們會看印度電影，也知道某些當 紅的球星，例如阿根廷足球員美斯。 這短短三十分鐘的交流令我有很深的反思。原來不只是北韓想讓外界看到國 家最好的一面，我也對北韓有了預設的想法，被「落後」和「專制」的印象 限制了我了解北韓的空間。 Before the trip, I have heard numerous rumours about the country. Some said that Pyongyang is like a big movie studio with actors everywhere. Some friends told me North Korea was too dangerous to visit. But how could I judge someone else’s life without first witnessing it? During the packed three-day visit, the most unforgettable was an exchange with local junior high school students.

To be honest, I first went into the discussion with prejudice. I avoided topics I thought they would not understand and filtered sensitive issues. However, during our exchange, I discovered that they also watch Indian movies, and know some football stars such as Argentine player Messi. I realised that not only was North Korea eager to paper over the crack, but I was also misguided by my prejudice. The impression of an autocratic and impoverished North Korea has limited me from properly exploring it.

（編按：部分參加者為特義公民優勝者，團費因而獲得豁免。） ( Editor’s note: some participants are winners of the Glocal Hero Action programme and were therefore exempted from their fees. )

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ROAD TO THE WORLD

墨 西 哥 第一印 象

Mexico First Impressions

圖、文 Text & Photo: Alison

墨西哥給人的印象常常是毒梟、貪污和搶劫。當我與 當地人聊到墨西哥時，我才發現自己一直用先入為主 的思考模式探索世界，即我總是透過由他人選擇、消 化後所給予的資訊去認識一個地方。 墨西哥可能真的有貪污，但當我親身接觸，進而了解， 就發現墨西哥也有很多奇妙和令人心動的地方。例如 凱撒沙律原來並非來自意大利，而是墨西哥；朱古力 的發源地並不是比利時，是墨西哥；原來陳奕迅的 《龍舌蘭》， 歌名提及的龍舌蘭酒也都來自墨西哥。 而最令我刮目相看的是當地人的友善，例如不斷請我 們喝酒、教我們跳舞、在沙灘一同聊天，令我深深體 會到墨西哥並不可怕，反而是一個溫暖可愛的地方。 在這個資訊爆炸的時代，各種資訊自四面八方湧來，當 中往往伴隨一些被歪曲的訊息。如果我們不再盡信片面 的訊息，不被偏見蒙蔽雙眼，並帶著「三心兩意」體驗 世界，我們不但能更清楚地看世界，世界亦因此變得 更有趣、更多色彩。

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When people think about Mexico, what comes to mind is usually drug dealers, corruption and robbery.

Only when I learnt about Mexico through the local people did I realise my prejudice. I very often understand a place with information selected and filtered by other people.

There might actually be corruption in Mexico. But when I tried to experience it firsthand, I discovered its charm. Mexico is actually the birthplace of Caesar salad, chocolate and the famous tequila. The most astonishing find of all was how friendly the locals were. They kept treating us to tequila, taught us to dance, and we hung out on the beach together. I felt in my heart that Mexico is not scary at all, but a warm and lovely place.

In the age of overwhelming information, we cannot avoid distorted facts from all around. If we could look beyond biased messages and open our hearts and minds to experience, not only could we see the world more clearly, but also in the most interesting and colourful way.

ROAD TO THE WORLD

向世界出發

遠 道 而 來 ，

這次為期半個月的義遊之旅，我到了位於比利時圖爾奈的紅十字會難民中心， 親身了解歐洲移民政策與難民問題。這個中心接待了近 900 名來自世界各地， 包括阿富汗、索馬里、伊拉克和敘利亞等地的尋求庇護者。他們因為戰亂、宗 教、性別或政治立場等原因被迫離鄉背井。這次，我們一群義工與尋求庇護者 一同生活，支援中心日常運作，並協助舉辦活動。 這是一個接觸、傾聽並了解來自不幸國家人們的絕佳機會。我了解到戰爭、宗 教極端主義和政治衝突如何為人民帶來痛苦。認識他們之後，我才意識到公民 身份的重要性。而令人遺憾的現實是，在中心裏充滿了完全沒有國籍、要在一 個陌生的國家開始新生活的人。即使他們會遇到無限困難，這卻是他們脫離動 蕩國家的唯一出路。 這次義遊也讓我在多元文化環境中浸淫。我們共有九名義工，分別來自香港、 意大利、法國、西班牙、比利時、墨西哥和非洲，而中心的居民們也來自不同 的地方。與團隊和居民一起工作和溝通是我在這國際文化環境中的寶貴體驗， 這段經歷豐富了我的思想和信念。

圖、文 Text & Photo: Rachel

Waiting for an Identity Far from Home

尋求庇護者用年月等待一個身份

I visited the Red Cross Centre for Asylum Seekers at Tournai, Belgium, and experienced firsthand the complications of the European immigration policies and the refugee crisis. The Centre was housing over 900 asylum seekers who have fled Afghanistan, Somalia, Iraq and Syria for various reasons. In this trip, we volunteers lived with the asylum seekers and supported operations of the Centre by helping organise events.

This is the perfect opportunity to connect with and listen to people from less fortunate parts of the world. I have understood that war, religious extremism and political conflicts have brought pain to the people. I have also come to appreciate the importance of citizenship. Sadly, the Centre was filled with people with no national identity, forced to restart their lives in foreign countries.

Immigration was a challenging but necessary way out of their nations in turmoil.

This volunteering trip has enabled me to experience a multicultural environment, with both volunteers and centre residents coming from all parts of the world. Working and communicating in such an international environment is a valuable experience to me, and have gratified my mind and faith.

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ROAD TO THE WORLD

義工負責人很多都風趣幽默，有些已經參與殘奧義務工作很多年。 工作營的內容包括預備活動場地；活動期間出席開幕典禮；比賽時為 運動員戴上號碼布，帶他們前往比賽場館，攙扶運動員或推輪椅；頒 獎典禮時運送獎牌及帶領得獎者出場；活動結束時進行垃圾分類等。 其中一項由國際義工協助較特別的比賽是 Bocce（硬地滾球），是來 自法國的體育項目，體力要求較低，因此適合很多殘障運動員參與。 比賽中選手和對手不停扔球， 最接近目標的為之得分。 工作營中段的幾天工作得很累，我只想早早回去睡覺。但到了頒獎 典禮，當看到運動員即使只得到第四名也會高興得尖叫、不停跳來 跳去，而他們的家人全都露出驕傲的神情，我終於明白一場屬於他 們的奧運會對他們有多重要和難得。

Arriving at the station on the first day, the leaders took me and other volunteers, coming from Japan, South Korea, France, Germany, Africa and Hong Kong, to the Paralympic venues. The leaders were all humourous. Some have even participated in the Paralympics for years.

Duties of the workcamp include getting the venues ready, assisting disabled athletes in their commutes and competitions, ceremony operations and so on. One of the special events we facilitated was Bocce, a sporting event from France requiring minimal strength and particularly suitable for Paralympic athletes.

Halfway through the workcamp, our days became exhausting. All I wanted was to catch up on sleep. However, at the award ceremony, when I saw the athletes’ excitement at the announcement, and their families’ pride, I finally understood the importance of the Paralympics to them. Even the forth-place-winner was exhilarated with joy!

圖、文 Text & Photo: Lea

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A Unique Paralympic Experience

館，同行的十位義工來自日本、南韓、法國、德國、非洲和香港。

不一樣 的 殘 奧 體 驗

第一天到達車站便有義工領袖帶領我和其他義工前往殘奧運動會場

極 北 綠 土 的 發 夢日記

My Dreaming Diary on the Northern Land

採訪 Interview: Tata

於大學主修教育心理學的 Ceci 熱愛與小朋友相處，透過義遊 精選工作營，她得悉與格陵蘭小孩共渡暑假的機會。縱使一 向沒有接觸義務工作，亦未知工作營住宿條件狀況如何，Ceci 帶着一顆自我挑戰的心，在冰天雪地中渡過大學生涯最後一 個暑假。 是次工作營的服務對象為格陵蘭的小朋友，負責機構希望透 過讓國際義工與當地較偏遠地方居住的小童相處，從而擴闊 孩子的世界觀和對是非的認知，打破因網絡未普及所致的資 訊阻隔。Ceci 有幸與來自世界各地的 16 個義工一同參與是 次工作營，分組輪流準備活動，服務 40 至 100 名當地小朋 友。 工作營正式開始前，Ceci 從當地人口中得知賭博問題十分普 遍，很多孩子未有接受正規教育，更面對家暴和父母酗酒等 問題。當地機構舉辦的夏令營不單為小孩子帶來歡樂，更可 以實際幫助生活。例如曾有義工在傾談間發現有小孩懷疑正 遭受家暴，甚至萌生輕生念頭，幸而能及時聯絡當地機構提 供適切支援，避免情況惡化。 問到出發前的期望，除「大自然」和「小朋友」外，Ceci 亦 覺得「互動」很重要。「就算報咗 Workcamp 自己都要嘗試 新事物，如果太封閉，諗太多唔敢做、唔夠互動都會抹殺好 多可能性。」工作營著重團體合作，要適應不同人的工作風 格差異也是一種學習。例如在午飯時間，有人會主動先安頓 早到的小朋友、有人會提議利用空餘時間預早構思活動、有 人則十分即興地在室外活動，工作營正好提供一個平台讓不 同的人互相配搭。

Ceci, who majored in Educational Psychology in university, loves working with kids, and have discovered the opportunity to spend her summer with Greenlandic children via VolTra workcamps. Although she hasn’t done any volunteering work before and didn’t know the conditions at the workcamp, Ceci committed to the ice cold challenge.

Local organisers of this workcamp hoped to expose children living in remote areas to international volunteers, so as to broaden their world views and establish value systems, to counteract the lack of information flow due to delayed introduction of the Internet. Ceci participated in the workcamp with 16 other volunteers from around the world, taking turns preparing activities in groups and serving 40 to 100 local kids.

Before the workcamp began, Ceci heard from local people that many children did not receive proper education, and faced problems of gambling, domestic violence and alcoholic parents.

Local summer camps had not only brought joy to the children, but also facilitated their daily lives. For instance, volunteers had discovered domestic violence in a family through chatting with the child who had developed suicidal thoughts. Fortunately they reached local authorities in time and prevented the situation from worsening.

When asked about expectations before departure, Ceci put ‘interaction’ before ‘nature’ and ‘children’. “One has to be proactive to try things out. A workcamp does not yield experiences by default. If I isolate myself, think too much and do little, the lack of interaction could kill possibilities.” said Ceci.

Workcamps are all about teamwork, and it is a lesson to learn adapting to how different people work. For example, during lunch time, some would settle down the early kids, some would plan activities ahead with the spare time while others would enjoy their time outdoors. The workcamp provided just the platform for distinct people to cooperate.

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香港特約

H O N G KO N G F E AT U R E

這 就 是 工 作 營 獨 有 的 吸 引 力 ︒

每 一 次 義 工 都 會 帶 着 複 雜 而 豐 富 的 經 歷 離 營 ︐

成 為 生 命 重 要 的 養 份 ︒

Say Goodbye

S a y G o o d b y e t o L o n g Va l l e y

同 塱 原 有 米

圖、文 Text & Photo: Kary

2013 年暑假，我和一班來自美國、泰國、南韓和 香港的義工，在上水附近的塱原濕地經歷了不一樣 的兩星期。我們住在掛上蚊帳的高溫農舍，日出而 作，下田收割稻米、打穀、曬米，有幾天更要和颱 風暴雨搏鬥；日入煮食，玩遊戲、交換故事。那可 能是我流得最多汗水的暑假，也是笑得特別快樂的 兩星期。 來自五湖四海的我們，性格、文化、習慣各異，笑

工作營帶給我很多難忘的體驗和見識。連平時不苟言

料百出，也不時發生衝突。有韓國女生平日十指不

笑，只管下「柯打」要我們開工的簡先生都笑逐顏開，

沾陽春水，韓國之夜煮大餐，竟然將電飯煲放在電

甚至日落時在田邊與我們切磋鋤大D。可見我們認真

熱板上「加熱」煮飯；泰國義工聞到燒膠味衝進來，

work hard，play hard。這就是工作營獨有的吸力，

「拯救」了我們的生命；美國黑人男孩初時不發一

讓人一再參加，一再投入。每一次義工都會帶着複雜

言，以為他會因為辛苦而離營，最後他竟然因為愛

而豐富的經歷離營，成為生命重要的養份。

上了七級豬遊戲，而日日要我們陪他玩，成功破冰。 另一位腳踏高跟鞋、穿連身花花裙、拉大行李箱入

2019 年 12 月 27 日，長春社深耕了十五年的「塱原

營的韓女，聲稱不可以曬太陽，日日包緊臉堅尼出

有米」項目要停了，由政府接手做生態公園。究竟這

田。但她卻是我最喜愛的營友，因為她最會開玩笑，

片香港的「池上」交到政府手裡，會變成怎樣，我們

而且重視體育精神，玩遊戲落敗，真的吻了一口青

拭目以待。

蛙。

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In the summer of 2013, I experienced two unique weeks with volunteers from the USA, Thailand, South Korea and Hong Kong, at the Long Valley wetlands near Sheung Shui.

We lived in steaming farm houses and worked everyday from sunrise, harvesting, threshing and drying rice, even fighting the storm. At dusk we cooked, played and exchanged stories. It might be the summer when I sweated the most, but also laughed the most.

Both jokes and conflicts were commonplace among such different individuals. A Korean girl nearly burnt us down while cooking by placing the rice-cooker directly onto the stove. Luckily a volunteer from Thailand rushed in and saved the day. An African American boy was quiet at first.

But once he learnt and fell in love with a local card game “Seven Stages of a Pig”. he wouldn’t stop asking us to play with him.

Another Korean girl wrapped herself up in the fields everyday so not to get sunburnt. Yet she was my favourite camp mate, for she was funny and sportsmanlike, honouring her promise to kiss a frog after losing a game.

The workcamp left me with unforgettable experience and knowledge. Even Mr Kan, who was serious and giving us orders all the time, played cards with us in the fields at sunset. We really have worked hard and played hard. This is the charm of a workcamp. It keeps people coming, enjoying, and gaining valuable experience for their lives.

On 27 December 2019, after running for 15 years by the Conservancy Association, the Long Valley Eco-Rice programme had to end and give way to a government eco park. We shall see how this piece of precious land will end up in the government’s hands.

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十年 · 之後

TEN YEARS AND BEYOND

Te n Ye a r s a n d B e y o n d

V o l Tr a G l o c a l C i t i z e n C l u b

聽說

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義 遊 本 來 是 間「 遠 洋 船 製 造 廠 」： 專門建造大型遠洋船 ̶ International Friend-SHIP！ 義 或 或 或 我

遊 「 船 」，乘 搭 人 次 超 過 四 千 ， 許 它 載 過 你 一 起 到 塱 原 ，在 烈 日 下 灑 汗 ， 許 它 載 過 你 一 起 到 蒙 古 ，帶 著 一 星 期 沒 洗 澡 的 身 軀 看 星 空 ， 許 它 載 過 你 一 起 到 地 球 某 處 ，高 唱《 海 闊 天 空 》…… 們 「 船 」譜 寫 過 一 段 段 不 一 定 好 玩 、卻 必 定 難 忘 的 共 同 回 憶 。

因 此 ，一 班 曾 參 加 工 作 營 的 熱 心 義 遊 人 自 發 組 成 了 V o l Tr a G l o c a l C i t i z e n C l u b（ 簡 稱 G C C ）， 致力維繫義遊人及 Ex-campers， 讓 他 們 認 識 本 土 文 化 、拓 闊 世 界 視 野： F r o m L o c a l t o G l o b a l t o G l o c a l！ 17

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十年 · 之後

We heard VolTra was once a “shipbuilding factory”, Specialised in large far-reaching ships – International Friend-SHIP! The ship of VolTra has taken more than 4000 people.

It might have taken you to Long Valley, sweating under the sun; It might have taken you to Mongolia, star-gazing without showering for a week; It might have taken you somewhere on Earth, singing youthful and free songs…...

This “ship” of ours has created shared memories that might not be entertaining but for sure unforgettable.

Therefore, a group of passionate past VolTra volunteers initiated the VolTra Glocal Citizen Club (GCC), hoping to connect volunteers and ex-campers, to dig into local culture while establishing an international worldview,

十年 · 之後

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V o l Tr a G l o c a l C i t i z e n C l u b

from Local to Global to Glocal!

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出發去義遊

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S E T O F F W I T H V O LT R A

出發 去 義 遊

S e t o ff w i t h V o l Tr a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

讀 Vo l Tr a z i n e , 不 如 行 萬 里 路 現在就坐言起行，參加我們的國際工作營吧！ Want to walk your talk as a Glocal traveler? Start by enrolling in our international workcamps!

定期出發

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C a m p s 保墨·尋龜仔（地點：墨西哥） Save the sea turtles (Venue: Mexico)

一起到訪墨西哥，幫手救救瀕危動物 — 海龜！ 它們在墨西哥南部海灘附近產卵。這個工作營長期招募義工， 大家可藉此機會與當地生物學家一同守護海龜，非常適合富冒險精神又熱愛動物的你。 Visit Mexico and help save an endangered species — sea turtles!

Sea turtles are native to the Mexican beaches.

This recurring workcamp is suitable for adventurous animal lovers.

Join to conserve the lovely turtles!

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墨西哥

Mexico

耕水小子（地點：台灣） Hydro-veggie (Venue: Taiwan)

台灣「耕水小子」初體驗，帶你以全新的視角來認識種菜、兼探索自己。只需 4 天， 你就可以在有人情味的后里學習另一種生活態度。義工除可以親身學習水耕與農務知識外， 還會參與推廣食安教育、為弱勢社群的孩子提供課後輔導及晚餐照顧，同時親身跟他們交流， 打開他們生命之窗與國際視野。 Hydro-veggie provides a unique opportunity to experience farming, thereby prompting participants to explore an alternative way of living.

Participants will acquire knowledge about hydro-agriculture. They will also participate in promoting food safety, providing afterschool tutoring and meal care for underprivileged children.

Through inter-personal exchange, volunteers bring an international perspective to the children.

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Ta i w a n

一切從「柬」(地點：柬埔寨) Simply Cambodian (Venue: Cambodia)

柬埔寨最吸引的是什麼？去過的人都能告訴你，是孩子的笑容。那麼， 你願意過一切從柬的生活，幫忙修葺學校及其他社會設施，並與孩子分享英語知識嗎？ What about Cambodia is the most iconic? People who have been there will agree that it is the children’s smile. Would you like to experience the Cambodian way of life, help with the maintenance of schools and other facilities while sharing your knowledge about the English language with the kids?

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Cambodia

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暑期 特約

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S p e c i a l

夏日的歐陸「築」印 (地點：歐洲) A Summer at European Castles (Venue: Europe)

你滿足於走馬看花遊走歐洲古堡嗎？來當一名古蹟保育員，親手修復古老的城堡吧！ 你滿足於待在博物館裡隔著玻璃看文物嗎？走進遺址親身參與文物研究及整理任務吧！ 今個夏日，請跟來自世界各地的義工盡情揮灑汗水，在歐洲各地留下你們的「築」印！

歐洲

Europe

Are you tired of rushing to see European Castles?

Would you rather become a heritage conservation specialist and help restoring them?

Are you tired of looking at artefacts against the panel glass of museums?

Get into ruins and help maintaining them! This summer, join forces with volunteers from around the world for an unforgettable experience in Europe!

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藍藍的天高掛我的「蒙」(地點：蒙古) Orphanages and Eco Farming in Mongolia (Venue: Mongolia) 你有沒有幻想過在藍天白雲下，享受在一大片草原上自由奔放的感覺？

或在清澈的夜晚，感受香港沒有的壯闊夜空？出發到蒙古，真實體驗一個不同的國度， 一齊植樹以防風沙，或跟熱情好動的蒙古小孩一起；或是歸隱田園，感受蒙古的自然壯麗吧！

蒙古

Mongolia

Have you ever dreamt of the unrestraint freedom under the blue sky of Mongolia?

Or experience the vast starry sky we have little chance to encounter in Hong Kong?

Mongolia is a country where trees are planted to prevent sandstorms; where kids are passionate and welcoming; where you can experience the unsurmounted beauty of nature.

Set off to discover them for yourself!

不定期特賞

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歐陸義地嘉年華 (地點：歐洲) Festivals in Europe (Venue: Europe) 節日的意義？ 多了一日假期，可以休息？可以玩？節慶節日其實有蠻多機會拉近

人與人的關係與了解。歐洲的不同小鎮，經常有不同的「Festival」，慶祝各式各樣的節慶， 藝術節、音樂節、環保節、建築節，希望推廣不同的信念。你想成為其中一份子嗎？

歐洲

Europe

What do festivals mean to you? An extra day-off? An extra day to have fun?

Festivals are actually excellent opportunities for bringing people closer to each other.

Small towns in Europe have their own different festivals to celebrate various things — art, music, nature, architecture, you name them. Would you like to be part of them?

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