Volunteer: Career Break

Project Details We are offering opportunities for volunteers interested in gaining experience in humanitarian work. The placements will require 9+ months of commitment. Our workdays are Tuesdays to Saturdays, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm. As a Crossroads volunteer you will work in an international environment with many other full‑ and part‑time volunteers, learning about the varied needs in Hong Kong and around the world. English is the main working language; working fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin or French would also be beneficial. You’ll play a genuine part in our operations, taking on and owning responsibilities that matter and seeing the impact of your efforts. Start and end dates are flexible. This is a full‑time, unpaid, voluntary role based in Hong Kong. Like all our full‑time team, you will need to raise sufficient finance to support the living expenses for the duration of your volunteering placement. What We Need Various potential roles across our departments – shipping and logistics, goods preparation for distribution, distribution client care, HR, corporate engagement, resource data analysis, partnership development, fair‑trade marketplace, IT support, communications & marketing, design, translation, administration, research, catering, property maintenance, hospitality, and running experiential simulation programmes. Commitment of 9+ months. Availability for workdays on Tuesdays to Saturdays, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm. Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work hands‑on in a flexible, volunteer‑run environment. English speaking; proficiency in Cantonese, Mandarin or French is a plus. Background At Crossroads, we believe your career break or gap year should be about more than just travel – it should be a time of growth, inspiration, and meaningful connection with yourself, others and the wider world. As a Crossroads volunteer, you’ll join a truly global community, working alongside volunteers from all over the world, united by the desire to help others and create positive change. We provide vital aid for relief and development in over 90 countries and support vulnerable communities in Hong Kong. By redistributing quality goods and collaborating with NGOs, we tackle entrenched poverty and enhance sustainability. In times of crisis, we focus on disaster response and best practices. What We Have You’ll immerse yourself in a vibrant, English‑speaking environment where cultures meet, ideas flow freely, and lifelong friendships are formed. You’ll be entrusted with real responsibilities—no busywork here—playing an active role in our operations and witnessing the tangible impact of your efforts. We value your individuality, so after an interview we’ll tailor your role to match your unique skills, interests and experience. We also ask you to be prepared to be flexible and hands‑on, willing to help where it’s most needed even if it’s not what you’re most used to. Along the way, you’ll gain meaningful experience, build valuable skills and grow in confidence, all while contributing to a cause bigger than yourself. Interested? Click apply . Or send us an email at (email protected) to introduce yourself and we will get back to you. Why this is important Each department and role is essential for people in need. With our organisation fully run by volunteers, your assistance is very much needed Project Period 06 Oct 2025 – 31 Dec 2026 Location Crossroads Foundation, 2 Castle Peak Road (So Kwun Wat), Gold Coast, Tuen Mun Team Project You’ll be working with other awesome volunteers. This project is part of the Swire Trust Go‑Givers Program Swire Trust Go‑Givers Program encourages skilled volunteers to support Swire Trust NGO partners in education, marine conservation and arts. From now until 2025, ten outstanding volunteers will be selected annually as the “Swire Trust Go‑Givers of the Year” with special and empowering rewards. Forty volunteers who contribute the highest number of hours annually will also be recognised. About The Organization Crossroads Foundation is a Hong Kong‑based non‑profit organisation serving global need. We believe that, in a broken world that sees too much suffering, we should do all we can to link those in need with those who can provide help. Our key programmes: Global Distribution – distributes Hong Kong’s quality excess goods internationally and locally. Global X‑perience – offers simulated experiences of global need. Global Handicrafts – sells fair‑trade goods from people in poverty. Global Hand – provides a matching website for public‑private partnerships. Causes Poverty Community Development Human Rights #J-18808-Ljbffr