“I had an incredible experience interning at ImpactHK @impacthkcharity, an NGO in Hong Kong dedicated to serving the city’s homeless population, by helping the homeless reintegrate into society. As an assistant in the Projects Department, my main responsibilities included assisting project managers in planning and executing initiatives to support the homeless, maintaining the daily operations of these projects, collecting and compiling project data, as well as providing administrative support. Notably, I organised multiple workshops to help homeless individuals develop deeper self-awareness utilising the knowledge I gained from my psychology study.
I also dedicated time each week to support individual homeless clients, by listening to their needs, difficulties, and shared their challenges with my colleagues to find solutions collaboratively. I have gained a deeper understanding of the living conditions and challenges faced by Hong Kong’s homeless population, and learned how to effectively plan and execute public welfare projects. The experience has also honed my communication and coordination skills, as well as my competence in report writing and data organisation. I felt a profound sense of purpose and value working at an NGO. The internship at ImpactHK has laid a solid foundation for my future career in the social impact sector, and the knowledge and skills I have acquired will undoubtedly contribute to my professional development.” – Benjamin, Year 3, BSocSc (Hons) in Psychology
