VOLUNTEERING AND PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY SERVICE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN HONG KONG

摘要

Little is known about the level of youth participation in voluntary services and "Other Learning Experiences" (OLE) related community service among secondary school students in Hong Kong. This study attempts to provide a preliminary descriptive overview of youth participation in volunteering and OLE related community service. A total of 1,046 secondary school students were recruited to fill in a self-administered questionnaire. This study is relevant to social workers who should be aware of the current volunteer situation in Hong Kong. Such information is an essential foundation for them to plan, organize, execute and evaluate service programs.