Youth4Nature

Empower Youths for a Shared Biodiverse Future

Empower Youths for a Shared Biodiverse Future program

The Youth4Nature – Empower Youths for a Shared Biodiverse Future program is designed to equip secondary school students in Hong Kong with the knowledge and skills to become champions for biodiversity conservation. As an ambassador, you’ll enhance your leadership, public speaking, and project management skills while deepening your understanding of local biodiversity and conservation initiatives through an engaging 3-month training program. Ambassadors will represent LumiVoce and play a vital role in spreading awareness about the organization’s mission and activities to the community.

responsibilities

Promote LumiVoce's mission and activities to the public

Participate in community outreach activities

Assist with LumiVoce's fundraising events

Attend mandatory training and meetings

Present ideas, refine projects, report progress, and share results

benefits

Receive three training sessions and develop skills in various areas, including public speaking, leadership, and strategic thinking

Opportunity to assist at our workshops & talks

Networking opportunities with different students and educators

Wildlife Ambassador Certificate

Outstanding candidates will receive opportunities to lead school workshops, with assistance from LumiVoce staff

how to become an ambassador?

Students must be currently enrolled in a Hong Kong School

Applicants must be at least 15 - 17 years old

Willing to attend 3 training sessions and conduct 4 workshops to secondary school students

Responsible, motivated, and passionate about wildlife and nature conservation

Ability to work independtly, demonstrating initiative and a proactive approach to achieving program objectives

2024 - 2025 timeline

Recruitment
The recruitment period begins with the Ambassador Leads contacting 20 international and 20 local schools across Hong Kong. Their goal is to recruit potential students who will be invited to participate in our interview process.

Interview
The LumiVoce team conducts interviews with students. Following the interview process, 10 students will be selected to join the Youth4Nature program, with 5 representatives from local schools and 5 from international schools.

Orientation
Orientation is conducted on December 10, providing students with an opportunity to learn more about LumiVoce and gain a deeper understanding of the Youth4Nature Program.

Training Sessions
Ambassadors will attend three training sessions led by different facilitators covering topics such as the 2030 Hong Kong Biodiversity Action Plan and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), exploring the connection between animal sounds and emotions, and a demo of biodiversity workshops

Community Outreach
Engaging and Recruiting 80 secondary school students from both local and international schools for upcoming workshops.

Biodiversity Workshops
Ambassadors will help conduct four workshops for six groups of secondary school students, providing guidance and support while sharing knowledge about biodiversity and conservation.

Graduation Ceremony
All ambassadors will receive a certificate at the graduation ceremony to recognize their achievements.

Presentation
Following the graduation ceremony, each ambassador is required to deliver a presentation. Outstanding presenters will be invited to join our Alumni Program, where they will contribute to supporting the Youth4Nature program in the upcoming year.

Alumni Program
Program ends, and the Alumni Program begins. Alumni will begin planning the content for next year’s program and start recruiting the next batch of ambassadors.

September - October

October - November

December 10

January - February

February - March

March - May

June 22

July

August

training session 1

Facilitator: Benoit Guénard
Date: Jan 24, 2025
Venue: The University of Hong Kong
Theme: 2030 Hong Kong Biodiversity action plan and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

training session 2

Facilitator: Benita Chick
Date: Feb 7, 2025
Venue: The University of Hong Kong
Theme: Exploring the connection between animal sounds and emotions

training session 3

Facilitator: Radhika Darbari
Date: Feb 28, 2025
Venue: The University of Hong Kong
Theme: Biodiversity workshops conducted by ambassadors

supporting schools

Experience IB Education in HK — ESF Discovery College offers world class education from Year 1 through 13 for every child。Our IB curriculum supports individual growth, leadership skills & academic achievement.

Founded in 1975, San Wui Commercial Society Chan Pak Sha School is a co-educational aided institution guided by the motto “Sincerity and Integrity.” The school is dedicated to nurturing students’ character, knowledge, and global perspective through bilingual education, all-round learning experiences, and a caring campus environment. Committed to whole-person development, the school prepares students to thrive academically and become compassionate, diverse global citizens.

Yu Chun Keung Memorial College No.2 provides an enriched learning environment that has helped countless students get ahead. Founded in 1982, the school is located in South District and reflects the diverse backgrounds and cultures of the area. We have nurtured students the sense of eager to learn, create and grow together.