Internship Opportunity as an Exempted Work Experience Student

Internship Opportunity As A Work Experience Student
以「工作經驗學員」方式參與實習

Objective

The internship program is for social science students seeking field exposure, gain hands-on experience in a multicultural NGO by supporting outreach, research, and service delivery; develop practical skills in community engagement, needs assessment, and program facilitation; strengthen professional competence, cultural sensitivity, and readiness to enter the social service sector.

Learn More: Statutory Minimum Wage Exemption for Student Interns and Work Experience Students

Eligibility

  1. Enrolled in full-time accredited programmes [1] being provided by local education institutions, or resident in Hong Kong and enrolled in full-time education programmes for non-local academic qualification at the degree or higher level; and,
  2. Under the age of 26 years at the beginning of internship.
[1] About "full-time accredited programmes".The Minimum Wage Ordinance provides that “accredited programme” means a full-time programme that: 
(a) is provided by an education institution specified in Schedule 1
(b) is a learning programme of a kind described in section 1, 2 or 3 of Schedule 3 to the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Cap. 592); and 
(c) if provided by a school registered or provisionally registered under the Education Ordinance (Cap. 279), is at the level of post secondary education (within the meaning of that Ordinance).

Education institutions specified in Schedule 1 to the Minimum Wage Ordinance 

(1) The Education University of Hong Kong established by The Education University of Hong Kong Ordinance (Cap. 444) 
(2) University of Hong Kong established by the University of Hong Kong Ordinance (Cap. 1053) 
(3) The Hong Kong Polytechnic University established by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Ordinance (Cap. 1075)
(4) The Chinese University of Hong Kong established by The Chinese University of Hong Kong Ordinance (Cap. 1109)
(5) Hong Kong Baptist University established by the Hong Kong Baptist University Ordinance (Cap. 1126)
(6) City University of Hong Kong established by the City University of Hong Kong Ordinance (Cap. 1132)
(7) The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts established by The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Ordinance (Cap. 1135)
(8) The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology established by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Ordinance (Cap. 1141)
(9) Hong Kong Metropolitan University established by the Hong Kong Metropolitan University Ordinance (Cap. 1145)
(10) Lingnan University established by the Lingnan University Ordinance (Cap. 1165)
(11) Approved post secondary colleges registered under the Post Secondary Colleges Ordinance (Cap. 320)
(12) Bodies established under section 6(2)(h) of the Vocational Training Council Ordinance (Cap. 1130)
(13) Schools registered or provisionally registered under the Education Ordinance (Cap. 279)

Job title: Multicultural Service Assistant Officer (多元文化服務 助理主任)
No. of Vacancies: 2

Requirements

  • Experience or training in community service is preferred.
  • Strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity for engaging with diverse communities and promoting social inclusion.
  • Teamwork and organizational skills to manage projects and community programs.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work in various community settings.

Job Descriptions
The position will report to the Social Service Manager. The job description includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Help plan and implement programs for ethnic minorities, reviewing existing projects and launching new ones.
  • Facilitate collaboration among clients, teams, and organizations for smooth service operations.
  • Providing administrative support.
  • Assisting in the setting up and implementation of services and events.

Language Preferences

  • Proficiency in written and spoken English (Chinese is NOT necessary) ;
  • Native proficiency in a multicultural language is preferred. (Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Hindko, etc. )

Period
Start date: 1-May-2026
End date: 30-Jun-2026

Working hours: ~12 Working hours / Week

Salary
Voluntary work with honorarium.

Application
Application Period Ended

Job title: Education Service Assistant Officer (教育服務 助理主任)
No. of Vacancy: 1

Requirements

  • Experience or training in primary or early childhood education is preferred.
  • A background in linguistics and/or the Chinese language is highly desirable.
  • Strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity for engaging with a diverse teaching environment.
  • Teamwork and organizational skills to manage educational programs.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work in various community settings.

Job Descriptions
The position will report to the Social Service Manager. The job description includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Conducting various teaching/outreach activities (e.g. tutorials sessions, providing support to fieldwork/outreach, on-site technical support, etc.).
  • Assisting in the preparation of teaching materials and administration.
  • Hands-on teaching duties related to Chinese as a Second Language (CSL) in primary school settings.

Language Preferences

  • Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese.

  • Native proficiency in a multicultural language is preferred. (Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Hindko, etc. )

Period
Start date: 1-May-2026
End date: 30-Jun-2026

Working hours: ~12 Working hours / Week

Salary
Voluntary work with honorarium

Application
Application Period Ended

I really feel thankful for this opportunity, as it allows me to meet with different people and gain new experiences. Through my interactions with ethnic minority women and by listening to their stories, I was able to connect the abstract theories I learned in sociology to real-world contexts and it in turn inspired my research interests in relative topics such as culture sociocultural theory and intersection between gender and immigration.

It is great that I can contribute my own skills such as Chinese dance and video editing to support women, kids and teens to strengthen the entire community while learning their culture, traditions and religion. And they are always so kind and hospitable during all our interactions, which really makes me feel moved and fulfilled.

CathyCathyIntern@UID

I got to interact with many ethnic minority teenagers that were closer to my age on top of their mothers, and I have never felt so included in such a short amount of time. Despite only meeting me for a few days, they have been incredibly inclusive to me, including me in conversations, games etc. Also, I was able to observe their habits, ask questions about their culture and religion that I don’t always get a chance to ask, and they were so open for me to get to know more about them.

Despite our different cultures and religions, they had always been welcoming towards me, and we got along incredibly well throughout the time I had with them. It was a pleasure to be able to be friends and to get to know all of these fun and lovely people. Simultaneously, I observed that their culture is in general very hospitable, and they have always been welcoming and accepting towards us, trusting and sharing food and their culture with us, which made me feel very warm inside.

It made me realize the cultural and religious gap between us is much exaggerated, as long as we keep an open and respectful mind, we do not have to be so different. I hope to use my knowledge to act as a bridge between them and the rest of Hong Kong, and I am extremely grateful that I had this chance to make their lives just a bit easier and a bit more fulfilling as they did for me.

ElfanyElfanyIntern@UID
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Unity in Diversity (UID) 是一間紮根香港的 非政府組織 (91/20671)，致力提供多元的少數族裔服務。我們於土瓜灣及牛頭角設有服務點，透過專業的多元文化服務、語言培訓及社會共融計劃，積極推動社會共融和平等。

 

Unity in Diversity (UID) is a Hong Kong-based NGO (91/20671) providing integrated community services and ethnic minority support. With service points in To Kwa Wan and Ngau Tau Kok, we deliver comprehensive multi-cultural services and inclusion programmes to empower diverse communities and foster social harmony.

 

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