Tree of Life Volunteer Project is a volunteer scheme implemented by Integrated Services for Mental Health since 2004.
Objectives
- To facilitate exchange and communication between community and the recovered and their families
- To minimise discrimination and misunderstanding
- To achieve community inclusion
- To raise awareness of volunteers towards physical and mental health of individuals
Logo Meaning
The logo symbolises that everyone is like a branch of the tree of life nourished by sun and water and supporting each other and therefore bearing the fruits of life.
The Project emphasises the volunteer training. Apart from mental health knowledge and volunteer skills training, we also invite experienced volunteers, art therapists and counsellors as mentors in teaching volunteers the philosophy of “Walk and Experience with Love and Care”.
Target
Adult recovered
Children aged 6 – 15 of the recovered (“little members”)
Community members
Forms of Service
Caring Hotline
Provision of information and emotional support services for the recovered who lack adequate community resources via regular warm calls (2 times per month)
Participation in community activities with service targets together to establish their community network
Activity Co-organisation
“Big Brother and Sister” Scheme
Home Homework Counselling, Emotional Support and Companion Services for “Little Members”
Engagement in Centre Activities with “Little Members”
Becoming “Role Model” of “Little Members”
Dormitory Mentorship Scheme
Regular Visits to Halfway Houses to Help Residents to Achieve Personal Goals
Community Inclusion Activities
Facilitating Mutual Understanding and Life Sharing for Volunteers and the Recovered Through Innovative Inclusion Activities
Recruitment Criteria
Adults aged 18 or above
With qualification of secondary school or above
Responsible, mature, willing to serve “little members” or the recovered with mental distress
Completed basic training (4 sessions in total)
Committed to the following within 1 year:
- 2 times of service participation per month
- Advanced training participation for at least 2 times
Recruitment Period
Caring Hotline – Jan – Feb
“Big Brother and Sister” Scheme – Jun - Jul
Application and Enquiry
34131641 / 3413-1575
Volunteer Registration Form:生命樹義工同行計劃報名表
Any interested parties are welcome to register as one-off volunteer. Please complete the form below and send e-mail to treeoflife@bokss.org.hk.
