The untold tale behind volunteering: an interview with Dr Chi-wang Shum

[...]with work, family and other physical constraints, Dr Shum can no longer afford such a degree of involvement. Since joining the AVS, Dr Shum has discovered a new role in helping with its administration. [...]he has been continuously acquiring various different skillsets, ranging from interpersonal and management skills to knowledge about logistics and human resources. Since 1998, the AVS has also been working with Hong Kong Correctional Services that distributes holiday greeting cards and educational materials made by the inmates to non-governmental organisations and schools. In hopes of recognising such volunteers and showcasing the diversity of volunteering, Dr Shum helped launch the biennial Hong Kong Volunteer Award in 2005, where he and his fellow committee members select and honour the most outstanding volunteers and groups of the city and help spread their message.