We recognize that the challenges faced by ill children take a considerable toll on their caregivers. This is why we are particularly grateful for the support of our long-term partner, NWS Holdings (NWS). Their dedication to corporate volunteering is vital in delivering essential care and support to these caregivers.
At RMHC Hong Kong, one of our key services is to ensure that every caregiver receives the support and love they need while accompanying ill children on their long road to recovery. Considering this, NWS has recently collaborated with us again to match a portion of volunteer hours with donations, bringing a heartwarming service to Kwun Tong House.
This collaboration specifically invited visually impaired massage therapists to the Kwun Tong House to provide professional massage services for parents caring for ill children. While the parents enjoy this relaxing time, NWS volunteers act as “Play Buddies”, engaging in fun activities with the children, allowing parents to temporarily set aside their caregiver burdens and enjoy a moment of peace.
Caring for an ill child is an ongoing job, and the 24/7 commitment often leaves caregivers feeling exhausted and stressed. Therefore, regular physical and mental relaxation is crucial for caregivers. Through providing massage services to our caregivers, NWS hopes to help them regain their strength to continue supporting their children on their long recovery journey.
Caregivers often focus their lives on their ill children, easily neglecting their own needs. NWS aims to show caregivers that they are not alone and that many people in society are willing to stand by them in facing challenges. Currently, in addition to the bi-weekly massage services, NWS regularly visits the House to hold health seminars and provide acupressure services for our caregivers, aiming to enhance their awareness and attention to their own health.
Since 2008, NWS’s volunteer team has established a strong partnership with us. This long-term collaboration has deepened our understanding of each other’s needs and made the volunteer services they provide more aligned with the voices of the users. The services provided by NWS are designed and implemented with careful consideration of the users’ needs. They place special emphasis on the opinions of each caregiver and consult them about their needs, preferences, and interests before organizing activities, allowing them to engage more fully in the events. Through this, they hope that caregivers can temporarily set aside the pressures of caring for their children, enjoy joyful moments, and transform these pleasant memories into motivation for facing future challenges.