AccessHK has a long tradition of helping underprivileged children in primary schools every summer, and we run a 3-week summer programme for children between the ages of 9 to 12. The lessons are designed, run and managed by student volunteers, most of whom come from the world’s top universities.

Our aim is to give these children a chance to learn English whilst having fun, boosting confidence and acquiring vital life skills for the future. Such skills range from merely being brave enough to speak English in front of class. However, it is not all work, as we spend a lot of time outside the classroom running recreational activities and site visits.

Here is what our previous volunteers have to say about the Access HK Summer Programme:


“ It is a once in a lifetime experience and a rare opporunity to test your limits. Through Accesshk you will develop your character - allowing you to gain valuable traits such as confidence and patience. It is certain that much fun and laughter will be enjoyed by all throughout the programme which will accompany you in years to come.”

“ ...It was an excellent challenge as some of the kids could not even write out the whole alphabet, but with patience and love we eventually taught them the most basic of English! …Both the children and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and the sense of satisfaction could not be described by words.  It is like raising your own kids, seeing them learn, no matter how little, is the most rewarding thing I have ever done in my life.”

“ Unlike a lot of summer jobs, working in Access HK provides you with real challenges…the most important lesson I learnt is that while one must take on responsibilities it is just as important to give them out – no one can do everything alone… We became great friends with all the volunteers even after the programme.”

What you will get from this experience

Skills such as how to communicate and deal with difficult people, especially children. These skills will be instrumental to your future development; whether in career or personal life.

Lifelong friendships are developed during the programme, volunteers from previous years still have regular events to further bond their friendship;

An experience in making a difference -- you will know you have made a difference, when you hear the laughter from the very children who had dreaded to go to school every day before joining the programme.