Association Name:

Universal Hand-In-Hand Sino-Foreign Volunteers Association

Year of Establishment:

The Universal Hand-In-Hand Association (HIH) was established in 2013.

Aims & Objectives:

The objectives of the HIH-JSU are to promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community by associating together volunteers and organizations in a common effort to advance education, enhance the environment, protect health, relieve poverty, sickness and distress and in furtherance of these objectives but not otherwise shall

(a) Advice and support persons willing to volunteer.

(b) Promote volunteering and community involvement.

(c) Advice and support organizations, which involve and are willing to involve volunteers in their charitable activities.

(d) Perform all functions, activities that are non-profit based mainly to create a conducive living environment in any community.

Duties:

In furtherance of the objectives but not otherwise, the HIH-JSU may exercise the following duties:

1) To provide an information service for prospective volunteers giving them advice and guidance and referring them to organizations appropriately.

2) To act as a central volunteer recruiting agency for voluntary and statutory organizations

3) To be a focal point for organizations using volunteers and encouraging the exchange of ideas and promoting specific projects when needed.

4) To provide a central information service to organizations to discuss the role of volunteers and their training and to undertake, or with other organizations undertake, the running of relevant training courses.

Primary Focus for Membership:

Membership shall be open to:

(i) Individuals who are current students of JSU, are committed to volunteering, and have a passion for service without expectation of any financial remuneration.

(ii) Membership and participation is open on a continuing basis as the need arises and participation is open to any person as long they act in line with the goals and objectives.

(iii) Membership is reviewed periodically for existing members and where a member remains inactive for a period and does not take part in the association activities, his membership status may be downgraded/withdrawn.

(iv) New persons/applicants who duly completed the membership application form if shortlisted would attend an oral interview or participate in any screening volunteer activity as may be deemed fit.

(v) Successful applicants will undergo induction and training program to inform them on the core values and ethics of the association.

Major Events:

HIH Giveaway and Donation Program:

The Hand-In-Hand association is proud to present “Share & Care,” a student-led initiative promoting generosity, sustainability, and community support. This event invites students, faculty, and local partners to donate gently used or new items (clothing, books, stationery, hygiene products, etc.), which will then be redistributed free of charge to fellow students and community members in need. By turning donations into giveaways, we aim to reduce waste, ease financial burdens, and foster a culture of mutual aid on campus. This event aims to directly alleviate material needs among university students and nearby residents by providing essential items at no cost, while promoting circular economy principles and student-led solidarity.

HIH Care Day; Our space our stewardship:

“HIH Care Day: Our Space, Our Stewardship”, a campus-wide initiative to promote environmental responsibility and collective ownership of shared spaces. Aligning with the association's core values of unity and cooperation, this volunteer-driven event brought international students to clean campus grounds, maintain gardens, and beautify common areas such as college round about and student’s playground. Beyond the physical clean-up, the day fostered a sense of shared duty among participants, encouraging students from diverse backgrounds to work side by side in preserving their university environment. Directed by the Overseas Education College (OEC), the event successfully reinforced the message that stewardship is not a task for a few but a commitment by all, turning a simple care day into a meaningful cross-cultural bonding experience.

HIH Skill Exchange Event (Smart document processing and automation):

“Skill Exchange Event” focused on “Smart Document Processing and Automation”, featuring guest speaker Dr. Nuku Atta Kordzo Abiew. Designed to equip international students with practical, career-ready technological skills, the session introduced participants to AI- assisted editing features, software driven tools for document management, workflow automation, and data extraction. Dr. Nuku delivered an engaging, hands-on workshop that bridged technical knowledge with real-world applications, encouraging cross-cultural collaboration through group problem-solving exercises. True to the association's mission of equality and cooperation, the event provided an accessible learning platform where students from diverse academic backgrounds could exchange expertise and grow together. Directed by the Overseas Education College (OEC), this skill-building initiative demonstrated how technology can serve as a universal language, further strengthening the bonds of friendship and mutual development within Jiangsu University's global community.

Positions & Duties/Responsibilities:

Leadership structure:

Duties of Executives:

1. The Head of Association will be ultimately responsible for the conduct and running of the association and also responsible for the organization of the association and oversea the roles of executives and sub-committees.

2. The HR Secretary will be responsible to the Head of Association for the administration of the association and constitutional affairs of the association. Minutes of all meetings shall be kept and lodged in the secretary’s files. The minutes will be made available to any member of the association upon request once they have been lodged.

3. The Organizing officer shall be responsible to the Head of Association for the routine running of the association and organization of its events.

4. The peer- support officer generally focus on volunteer scheduling, maintaining a safe space, and providing informal support to the association.

5. The Financial officer will be responsible to the Head of Association for the finances of the association.

6. The Publicity and welfare officer will be responsible to the Head of Association for the maintenance of the association’s online presence and publicity matters

Current Leadership (April 2026-March 2027):