Hong Kong Police Volunteer Services Corps 20th Anniversary Gathering (with photos)

     Hong Kong Police Volunteer Services Corps (PVSC) held a gathering at the Hong Kong Police College to commemorate their 20th anniversary today (August 10), with a view to encouraging volunteers to help others and bring positive energy to Hong Kong through their volunteer activities.

     Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Siu Chak-yee, said that the volunteers willingly dedicated their precious personal time to caring for vulnerable groups, assisting in the growth of young individuals, promoting animal welfare, and protecting the environment, etc. The dedication and spirit of service shown by these volunteers are considered the most valuable assets of the PVSC.

     Mr Siu also participated in an activity titled "Our Days at Police College – Wheelchair Rickshaw Volunteer Service" on the same day. He pulled a specially designed wheelchair rickshaw to carry service recipients as passengers, allowing them to experience the training at the Police College. The activity also helped convey scam prevention, anti-drug and animal welfare messages.

     At the ceremony, Mr Siu presented souvenirs to representatives of various police volunteer service teams and their partner organisations, including volunteer teams of government departments, to express gratitude for their efforts and contributions. Over 200 people from public and private sectors attended the event.

     The PVSC, established in 2004, is committed to promoting, coordinating, and organising police volunteer services in various areas across the city. Reflecting on the past two decades, the volunteers of the PVSC have spent their free time visiting elderly individuals living alone and organising youth activities to guide healthy development. Additionally, police volunteers assisted in the logistical and crowd management aspects of various large-scale events such as the Hong Kong Marathon and the Trailwalker, making contribution for the community.

     Looking ahead, the PVSC is committed to actively giving back to the community, extending a helping hand to more individuals in need, embodying the "Serving Hong Kong with Honour, Duty and Loyalty" spirit of the Hong Kong Police Force with selfless dedication and wholehearted efforts.