[Recruitment of Student Facilitators] HKMU x SidebySide Hackathon 2025

Student Affairs Office [Recruitment of Student Facilitators] HKMU x SidebySide Hackathon 2025

[Recruitment of Student Facilitators] HKMU x SidebySide Hackathon 2025

We are excited to extend an invitation for you to become our student facilitators at the HKMU x SidebySide Hackathon 2025! This unique opportunity will not only enhance your communication skills but also foster a culture of social-mindedness and broaden your horizons as you work alongside rehabilitated offenders to create a more caring society.

Background
The HKMU x SidebySide Hackathon 2025 is an innovative bootcamp that offers a unique opportunity for rehabilitated offenders to enhance their entrepreneurship skills, aiming to build resilience and equip participants with necessary skills to reintegrate into society. The theme of the Hackathon is HealthCare, where rehabilitated offender participants are required to form teams to develop innovative solutions for enhancing mental and physical well-being in Hong Kong.

Why we need student facilitators
Social stigma often hinders rehabilitated offenders from reintegrating into society and effectively communicating with others. We are seeking passionate students to facilitate this process, helping to boost their confidence and drive the project forward. As a student facilitator, you will:
  • Develop your communication skills when interacting with rehabilitated offenders through workshops and activities.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of social issues and the challenges faced by rehabilitated offenders.
  • Design and lead engaging games that foster teamwork and creativity.
  • Collaborate with rehabilitated offenders on a proposal (where appropriate) to unleash your potential.
  • Broaden your horizons and create reciprocity for both students and rehabilitated offenders.
Schedule
Time Event
1 Mar (Sat), around 3-4 hours Human library & student training session
  • Sharing of rehabilitated offenders
  • Tips on guiding games/activities with rehabilitated offenders
  • 8 Mar (Sat), around 2-3 hours Orientation
  • Student facilitators to lead games/activities for a group of rehabilitated offenders for ice-breaking and getting to know each other
  • 22 Mar (Sat), full day Workshop on idea generation & presentation skills with rehabilitated offenders
    29 Mar (Sat), full day Hackathon Day
  • Student facilitators to join the rehabilitated offenders to generate ideas together and make presentations

  • Award
    • Cash coupons for winning teams
    • Certificates for all student facilitators
    Requirement
    All undergraduates from any discipline are welcome.

    Application Deadline: 13 Feb 2025 (Thu), 11:59 pm

    Interview Arrangement
    Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview on 20 Feb or 21 Feb tentatively. Further details will be announced through student email on 17 Feb.

    Enquiry
    Tel: 2768-6267 (Ms. LAM) / Email: saoce@hkmu.edu.hk