Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung today attended the inaugural event of the Security Bureau volunteer programme Sunshine Buddies.

The bureau established the Volunteer Services Team to support at least 100 children from new arrival families in 2022-23.

In addition to enhancing their abilities and broadening their horizons, the goal of the scheme is to encourage them to join the Government after growing up according to the Indicators for Specified Tasks of the Chief Executive's 2022 Policy Address.

Attending the activity at the Police College in Wong Chuk Hang, Mr Tang said the bureau attaches great importance to youth development. The volunteer programme was launched to fully complement the Strive & Rise Programme, working together to deepen the work concerning youth by enhancing their personal development and positive thinking.

Mr Tang, together with members of the newly established Volunteer Services Team and their family members, met about 80 new arrival Primary 5 to Secondary 3 students and aside from having lunch with them, he shared his work and growth experiences with the group.

Meanwhile, the participants got to know each other through games and while visiting the Tactical Training Complex and the Barrack Blocks at the Police College. They also had the opportunity to examine a display of police equipment and speak with recruit police constables.

The Sunshine Buddies programme is running with one-year modules. Diverse activities will be held each month in the coming year, including visits to different disciplined services and government institutions, historical and cultural exploration, adventure training activities and community work.

Job shadowing will also be arranged for students to experience a day of work with the bureau’s senior officials so that they will have a chance to explore and learn about the workplace, inspiring them to think about their future and plan for personal development and encouraging them to join the Government when they grow up.

At present, about 100 staff from different grades have joined the Volunteer Services Team.