為未來燃點希望之火︰翁嘉穎 – 香港青年協會 The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups

為未來燃點希望之火︰翁嘉穎

翁嘉穎在進博會了解到上海不同時期的城市規劃及發展;展館引進了不少科技,令展覽不再沉悶。在醫療展館中,她看見未來中國醫療趨勢,了解到兩地藥品和醫療儀器上的不同。她亦認識到幾位紅十字會的志願者,以及內地醫學院的學生,互相交流學習經驗。

Can you believe a one-week volunteering could have a huge impact on your personality and make you more open to building connections with people of different backgrounds? Karen Yung (left in the picture), a passionate young volunteer who participated at the 6th China International Import Expo said yes. Her volunteering experience showcased the vibrant global outlook we all need in the youth community.

During her time volunteering at the Expo in Shanghai, Karen’s responsibilities included guiding visitors at the exhibition entrance, assisting with logistics and medical-related exhibits, and pinpointing specific brand locations. Coming from Hong Kong, where volunteering mostly caters to foreigners, she seized this opportunity to engage with locals and learn about different cultures. Being a first-year nursing student, the most memorable aspect of Karen’s experience was the meaningful interactions she had with the local medical staff. Keren received a special badge from a local hospital’s Cardiopulmonary Department and learned about the medical environment in mainland China.

This eye-opening experience allowed Keren to witness the realities of mainland China and gain valuable insights. She discovered that Hong Kong has a more urgent manpower shortage in healthcare compared to mainland China. Realising this structural difference, Karen felt the need to be more empathetic to mainland medical professionals relocating to Hong Kong and recognise the difficulties they are facing such as the language barrier and increasing workload.

Karen also emphasised how volunteering can shape one’s career path. During the secondary school year, Karen felt lost and unsure about her future, but her involvement in various volunteer roles, including being a youth ambassador, exposed her to diverse people and their different occupations. This exploration eventually led her to discover her passion for nursing. Her transformation, from a confused teenager to someone who has learned so much through volunteering, inspired her to become a book of knowledge, constantly sharing and learning while maintaining a youthful mindset.

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你會否相信,短短一週的義工服務,竟然能夠深深影響你的個性,並且激起與不同背景人士建立聯繫的熱誠?翁嘉穎(Karen)最近在上海的義工經歷恰好印證這個說法。

 

在第六屆中國國際進口博覽會上,Karen的職責包括在入口處引導參觀者前往展覽、協助處理物流和醫療相關展品,以及為特定品牌的位置提供指引。這次活動讓她有機會接觸來自世界各地的外國人,認識多元文化。

 

作為一名一年級護理學生,Karen尤其難忘與內地醫護人員互動,了解他們的醫療環境,並獲贈一枚當地醫院心肺科的特製紀念章。大開眼界的同時,Karen亦留意到香港的醫護人手比內地更為緊絀。意識到這個差異後,對於特地從內地前往香港工作的醫護人員,她深深理解他們所面對的困難,包括繁重的工作量及溝通上的挑戰。

 

Karen更強調義工服務幫助她奠定個人職業目標。在中學時期,她對未來感到迷茫,然而當她參與多次義工活動後,包括青年大使,與各行各業人士交流互動,使她發現了對護理的熱愛,從而為她的未來道路點燃了希望之火。

 

從她的轉變,我們可以看到一位曾困惑的學生,藉由義工服務成為一個願意不斷學習和分享的青年,以行動追求無窮知識及豐富人生。

 

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