Thematic Youth Internship Programmes to the Mainland
Overview
The Government collaborates with cultural, nature conservation and scientific research institutions in the Mainland to organise the "Thematic Youth Internship Programmes to the Mainland". Through the diversified, unique and in-depth thematic internship opportunities, the Programmes will help Hong Kong youths gain a deeper understanding of our country’s development and acquire knowledge of relevant disciplines and professional fields.
Key Features
Six thematic internship programmes in collaboration with relevant Mainland institutions including:
- “Hong Kong-Macao Youth Internship Programme at Palace Museum”, co-organised with the Palace Museum in Beijing;
- “Youth Internship Programme at Wolong Region of Giant Panda National Park”, co-organised with the Sichuan Provincial Administration of the Giant Panda National Park;
- “Youth Internship Programme at Chinese Academy of Sciences”, co-organised with the Chinese Academy of Sciences;
- “Youth Internship Programme at Dunhuang”, co-organised with the Dunhuang Academy;
- “Youth Internship Programme at Shandong on Marine Sciences”, co-organised with the Laoshan National Laboratory in Qingdao; and
- “Youth Internship Programme at Wuyishan on Biodiversity Conservation”, co-organised with the Wuyishan National Park Administration.
The internship positions cover cultural heritage preservation, scientific research and technology, ecology and environmental conservation. Other than internship, the participants will also take part in field trips and other cultural exchange activities, thereby deepening their understanding of the local culture and industry development.
Eligibility
Holder of Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card or Hong Kong Identity Card aged between 18 and 30;
Full-time student from a local post-secondary or tertiary institution (including students of sub-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes).
Application and Enquiries
For more information, please refer to the programme details set out as follows:
(1) Hong Kong-Macao Youth Internship Programme at Palace Museum
- Co-organisers: The Palace Museum in Beijing, Hong Kong Volunteers Association
| No. of placements | 20 |
|---|---|
| Internship period | From 6 July to 16 August 2024 (6 weeks) |
| Disciplines | Priority will be given to applicants in related disciplines such as art, history, linguistics, education, literature, and religious studies. |
| Internship placements | Please refer to the Chinese version of our website. |
| Online briefing | Date: 13 April 2024 (Saturday) Time: 11:00am Please refer to the programme webpage for details. |
| Programme details and enrollment | https://www.hkvolunteers.org.hk/index.php?thispage=newsandeventsdetails&cid=2&sid=124&id=1&t=e |
| Enquiries | Email：[email protected] Tel.：2515 0666 |
(2) Youth Internship Programme at Wolong Region of Giant Panda National Park
- Co-organisers: The Sichuan Provincial Administration of the Giant Panda National Park, China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda, Hong Kong Ocean Park
| No. of placements | 20 |
|---|---|
| Internship period | From 15 July to 25 August 2024 (6 weeks) |
| Disciplines | Priority will be given to applicants in related disciplines such as ecological conservation, nature and environment, sustainable development, art, new media, geography and tourism. |
| Internship placements | Please refer to the Chinese version of our website. |
| Online briefing | Date: 6 April 2024 (Saturday) Time: 3:00pm to 4:00pm Registration: https://oceanparkhongkong.ievent.hk/rga/enroll/step1/3084 |
| Programme details and enrollment | https://oceanparkhongkong.ievent.hk/event/3083 |
| Enquiries | Tel.：3923 2951 |
(3) Youth Internship Programme at Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Co-organisers: Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hong Kong Volunteers Association
| No. of placements | 20 |
|---|---|
| Internship period | From 6 July to 16 August 2024 (6 weeks) |
| Disciplines | Priority will be given to applicants in related disciplines such as mechanical and automation engineering, physics, systems engineering, computer and data engineering, and mathematics. |
| Internship placements | Please refer to the Chinese version of our website. |
| Online briefing | Date: 13 April 2024 (Saturday) Time: 11:00am Please refer to the programme webpage for details. |
| Programme details and enrollment | https://www.hkvolunteers.org.hk/index.php?thispage=newsandeventsdetails&cid=2&sid=124&id=2&t=e |
| Enquiries | Email：[email protected] Tel.：2515 0666 |
(4) Youth Internship Programme at Dunhuang
- Co-organisers: Dunhuang Academy, Youth Square
| No. of placements | 20 |
|---|---|
| Internship period | From 2 June to 15 July 2024 (6 weeks) |
| Disciplines | Priority will be given to applicants in related disciplines such as Chinese Language, history, art, social sciences, tourism and hospitality. |
| Internship placements | Please refer to the Chinese version of our website. |
| Programme details and enrollment | https://www.youthsquare.hk/play/DunHuangYouthInternship2024 |
| Enquiries | Email：[email protected] |
(5) Youth Internship Programme at Shandong on Marine Sciences
- Co-organisers: Laoshan National Laboratory, Hong Kong Ocean Park
| No. of placements | 16 |
|---|---|
| Internship period | From 21 July to 10 August 2024 (3 weeks) |
| Disciplines | Priority will be given to applicants in related disciplines such as marine science, natural science, environmental science, geography, multimedia and design. |
| Internship placements | Please refer to the Chinese version of our website. |
| Online Briefing | Date: 6 April 2024 (Saturday) Time: 3:00pm to 4:00pm Registration: https://oceanparkhongkong.ievent.hk/rga/enroll/step1/3084 |
| Programme details and enrollment | https://oceanparkhongkong.ievent.hk/event/3083 |
| Enquiries | Tel.：3923 2951 |
(6) Youth Internship Programme at Wuyishan on Biodiversity Conservation
- Co-organisers: Wuyishan National Park Administration, Wuyi University, Hong Kong Ocean Park
| No. of placements | 16 |
|---|---|
| Internship period | From 17 June to 7 July 2024 (3 weeks) |
| Disciplines | Priority will be given to applicants in related disciplines such as food science, geography, nature conservation and tourism. |
| Internship placements | Please refer to the Chinese version of our website. |
| Online Briefing | Date: 6 April 2024 (Saturday) Time: 3:00pm to 4:00pm Registration: https://oceanparkhongkong.ievent.hk/rga/enroll/step1/3084 |
| Programme details and enrollment | https://oceanparkhongkong.ievent.hk/event/3083 |
| Enquiries | Tel.：3923 2951 |