Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change - 賽馬會氣候變化博物館

MoCC Ambassadorship 2020/21: General Information (For CUHK Students)

What is MoCC Ambassadorship?

The MoCC Ambassadorship recognizes and provides financial support for outstanding CUHK students who wish to intern in the MoCC to raise climate change awareness and promote sustainability on and beyond campus.  MoCC Ambassadors undergo knowledge training in climate change, sustainability and museum operations.

Each MoCC Ambassador is required to pursue, under supervision, experiential learning that carries educational benefits for the Ambassador and are relevant to the MoCC’s operational and outreach activities.

Details of the requirements and financial support of the MoCC Ambassadorship are outlined in the programme flyer.  When the students graduate from the ambassadorship, each of them will be awarded a certificate of completion. The ambassadorship may be renewed for another academic year upon demonstration of excellent performance and the availability of funding.

Who may apply for the Ambassadorship?

Applications are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students of CUHK.  Students in related fields (major or minor), such as sustainable development, earth system science, museum studies, geography, energy and environmental engineering, environmental science, anthropology or those who have a track record in participating in environmental services, may be given priority.

How to apply?

Interested students are requested to complete the online application form by 11:59 pm, 7 January 2021.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a selection interview to be held on 14 or 15 January 2021.

What are the expectations?

The MoCC Ambassadors are required to:

• Knowledge training: attend all sessions of knowledge training (see ‘What are the important dates?’ below) which include sessions of mock and pilot museum- and eco-tours
• Experiential learning: intern in the MoCC by serving in shifts to guide visitors on MoCC tours and to answer museum-related questions from the visitors
• Be encouraging and welcoming to visitors
• Assist in conducting impact studies pertaining to MoCC exhibitions and eco-tours
• Be able to guide the campus eco-tours
• Discuss and, if necessary, update the contents of the eco-tours
• Assist in organizing MoCC events such as workshops, seminars and campaigns
• Be peer mentors of Team MoCC members (secondary school students)
• Represent the MoCC on occasions of museum and university events and ceremonies
• Participate in monthly meetings (see ‘What are the important dates?’ below)
• Be punctual in all meetings and duty assignments (no absence without prior notice is allowed)

What are the important dates?

Deadline for Application
7 January 2021 (Thursday)

Selection Interview
14 or 15 January 2021 (Thursday or Friday)

Knowledge Training (Tentative)
Online sessions (1:30pm–6:00pm)

• 23 & 30 January 2021

Onsite session (TBC)

• 6 February 2021

Dry run of tour, 4 hours

• Either 20 or 27 February 2021

Monthly Meetings
First Friday afternoon of each month:

• 5 March, 9 April, 7 May, 4 June, 2 July & 6 August 2021

Questions?

Questions are welcome and should be directed to Ms Samantha Chui on 3943 3012 or by email at samanthachui@cuhk.edu.hk.