In this service, you will visit Sai Kung Stray Friends to understand the organization's work and challenges ahead. You will get to show care and love to rescued dogs by visiting their kennels, taking a walk with them and assisting Sai Kung Stray Friends with centre's renovation chores. Date: 7 Feb 2026 (Sat) Time: 10:15am - 1:30pm Gathering Time & Venue: 10:15am @HKUST Campus # You are required to attend the whole service program, including Briefing, Service & Debriefing.

1. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email from connect@ust.hk, and will be able to find their application status listed as "Confirmed" on the Social Career portal/app. 2. Volunteers should not be afraid of any kind of dogs and should have no allergies to animals. 3. Volunteers should be ready to clean the dog shelter and animal excrement, and perform other duties as assigned by the association to ensure safety. 4. [Penalty for withdrawal after 3 Feb 2026 and/or absence] This service is fully subsidized by Comfort Paws Program. If you are unable to participate in the program as scheduled, you should send us a written notification to connect@ust.hk no later than 3 Feb 2026 (Tue). Participants who withdraw from the Program after 3 Feb 2026 or are absent from the Program will be charged an HKD240 program fee. 5. [HMAW1905] This is a recognized event in the "Self-directed Experience" component of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 2.5 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 mins. 6. Upon completion of the service, the actual service hours will be subjected to the confirmation of the partner association. 7. Transportation from HKUST Campus to Sai Kung, and back to HKUST Campus will be arranged. 8. Enquiry: serene.liu@ust.hk