FAQ for Volunteer Expense
Q: What expenses will I need to pay as a successful applicant?
A:
1) Refundable deposit of HKD500 is required from each successful applicant. The deposit will be refunded during the evaluation session held in September.
1) Refundable deposit of HKD500 is required from each successful applicant. The deposit will be refunded during the evaluation session held in September.
2) Each successful applicant will have to:
a) purchase their own air ticket or fare from any other transport means to and from the site*#;
b) purchase their own insurance prior to departure and send the proof to TECC(HK) as filing purpose*# and;
c) pay the HKD50 administration fee once being accepted
*advice on travel insurance & travel method will be provided
# Average expenditures in TSI/YAPM per volunteer for Insurance and Air ticket (for reference only)/2009
| Insurance (HKD) | Air Ticket (HKD) | Sub-total (HKD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSI | $130 | $1664.61 | $1794.61 |
| YAPM | $130 | $2166.22 | $2296.22 |
Q: What expenses will be covered by TECC?
A: Expenses incurred from the programme, such as local accommodation, local meals and local transports will be covered. However, volunteers are responsible for any of their own personal expenses.
Q: Do I need to pay any fee at the moment when I apply?
A: Applicants are not required to pay any fee when they submit their application. Administration fee and refundable deposit will be collected only from successful applicants who have accepted our offer.
Q: When will the administration fee and refundable deposit be collected?
A: They will be collected right after you have accepted our offer. Successful applicants who are unable to submit both administration fee and deposit will be considered as withdrawing from the programme.
Q: How can I reimburse my HKD 500 deposit?
A: The HKD500 volunteers deposited in our bank account would be refunded to you in the evaluation session only if:
- You have completed the programme without any misconduct;
- You attend all the orientation day, workshop, evaluation or any other compulsory activities required;
- You have submitted the report to TECC (HK) before the deadline; and
- You attend the evaluation, prepare the presentation about the programme
- You have completed the programme without any misconduct;
- You attend all the orientation day, workshop, evaluation or any other compulsory activities required;
- You have submitted the report to TECC (HK) before the deadline; and
- You attend the evaluation, prepare the presentation about the programme
Q: Will I get my deposit refunded if I withdraw from the programme?
A: Applicants who withdraw from our programme without compelling reason and do not notice us about the withdrawal 3 weeks before the start of the programme will not be refunded.
Q: Is the purchase of insurance compulsory?
A: Yes. We will check the copy of policy statement from each volunteer prior to his or her departure for safety and responsibility reasons.
Q: What does the administration fee cover?
A: The HKD50 administration fee paid by each successful applicant will be used for covering the expenses of the materials used in promotion and the materials that will be used in the upcoming briefing session, seminars and workshops which are prepared for volunteers before departure.