Electrical and Mechanical Services Department
The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan, participated in the volunteering services on 14 December 2024, together with the representatives from CSB, Wong Tai Sin District Office, Tung Tau Care Team, the representatives from EMSD, and volunteers from the EMSD Staff Club, and visited a number of elderly households to understand the elderly's needs. Volunteers assisted in replacing household incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient LED bulbs.
These meaningful services not only marked collaboration between volunteer team of EMSD and a Care Team in the district for the first time, but also fully demonstrated the capabilities and determination of government departments to work hand in hand with the community to support those in need. Leveraging their electrical expertise, members of the volunteer team of EMSD joined hands with the Tung Tau Care Team through their district network to bring light and warmth to the elderly. This initiative significantly improved the lighting in the elderly residents’ homes, enhanced household safety, and demonstrated the value of cross-departmental collaboration.
On the day of the event, the volunteer team visited a number of elderly households, replacing their light bulbs with energy-efficient LED ones and providing tips on electrical safety and energy conservation. Mr Lau, who is in his eighties with good health condition despite having regular check-ups at hospital, was one of those receiving the services. He often takes walks in Morse Park and actively participates in community activities. The volunteer team reminded Mr Lau to keep warm during the recent cold weather and showed care for his needs. Another resident was Mrs Wong, aged 89, who usually shops for groceries at Tai Shing Street Market. She said that with the new light bulbs, her home has become brighter, and she has felt the care of the Government and the community for citizens.
The volunteer team told Mr Lau and Mrs Wong that the District Office, local community members, and the Care Team are all concerned about the needs of the elderly. They will make every endeavour to provide targeted services for the elderly residents at their requests for assistance. Given that the initiative to replace traditional bulbs with eco-friendly LED ones has been well received by the elderly, it will continue to be implemented to show care for more senior citizens.
Mrs Yeung praised the activities as a successful model of collaboration between government departments and District Care Team. She posted comments on the CSB’s Facebook page saying that the efforts of the EMSD volunteer team and other departments were commendable, and emphasised the importance of fostering cross-departmental collaboration. She encouraged more civil servants to join the volunteer teams and work with the community to promote a caring culture. District Officer (Wong Tai Sin), Mr Thomas Wu Kui-wah, added that since its establishment, the Tung Tau Care Team has provided various targeted services for the residents of Tung Tau Estate, and it will continue to work with volunteer teams of government departments so that more grassroots citizens can benefit from the services.
