CSD Rehabilitation Volunteer Group

Introduction

The CSD "Rehabilitation Volunteer Group" (RVG) was established in April 2004, with the aim of encouraging the public to support and participate in rehabilitation works.

Objectives

The RVG provides appropriate services to both persons in custody (PICs) and rehabilitated persons, facilitating their rehabilitation and re-integration into society. Volunteers are encouraged to apply their professional skills, fulfil civic responsibilities, and contribute to the community. Through first-hand experience, volunteers help promote public acceptance and support for rehabilitated persons, thereby further advancing rehabilitation efforts.

Deliverable

The core functions of the RVG is to arrange a diverse variety of hobby classes for persons in custody in correctional institutions. Key areas include:

Culture and Arts: Chinese Calligraphy, Paper Clay Handicrafts, Balloon Twisting, Zentangle, Sachet Making Classes, Lucky Knot Classes, etc.;

Music and Sports: Erhu, Tongue Drum, Tai Chi, Therapeutic Qigong, Yoga, etc.;

Personal Growth and Life Skills: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Parenting Education, Introduction to Psychology, Cooking, Interview Skills, etc.

In addition, the RVG responds to the needs of individual institutions by offering practical educational programmes. For example, it provides support for PICs studying at the Ethics College, and arranges tutorial classes for young PICs preparing for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE), assisting them in enhancing their academic standards.

Baking workshop	Parent-child Education
Zentangle Class	Mindfulness Stress Reduction
English Tutorial	Mathematics Tutorial

In addition, the RVG actively participates in other departmental publicity activities for offender rehabilitation and community education, including the "Correctional Services Pioneers Project" initiatives such as Rehabilitation Express, Mission in Prison, the Reflective Path, the Personal Encounter with Prisoners Scheme, as well as visits to the Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum. Through these activities, the CSD seeks to disseminate to young people the messages of safeguarding our country and home, leading a law-abiding and drug-free lifem as well as supporting offender rehabilitation.

Visits to Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum	Personal Encountered with Prisoners Scheme
Rehabilitation Express	Mission in Prison

Volunteer Training and Development

The RVG provides training for new members to develop their basic understanding of the CSD, our rehabilitation program, and the general circumstances of PICs. In addition, to establish an effective platform for experience sharing and to facilitate the exchange of insights on voluntary work and rehabilitation support among members, the RVG regularly holds seminars and workshops.

Quarterly Seminar

Training Workshop

Award Presentation Ceremony of “The CSD Rehabilitation Volunteer Group”

Annually, the RVG holds an award presentation ceremony to recognise volunteers who actively contribute to the rehabilitation of persons in custody (PICs) and effectively advocate the concept of rehabilitation support to the community.

Members of CSD Rehabilitation Volunteer Group

The CSDRVG welcomes all enthusiastic citizens who are willing to contribute to the community and support the rehabilitation of PICs. Our volunteers come from various sectors, including students, working professionals, and retirees, among whom are many professionals such as lawyers, accountants, architects, and more.

If you are aged 18 or above and are interested in joining our team, please feel free to contact the Correctional Services Volunteer Group Office at 2174 6002 for details.

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Application Form of the CSD Rehabilitation Volunteer Group (網上表格) (PDF 格式)