Jockey Club volunteer month concludes successfully – CARE Team supports community action

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has successfully concluded its “May · We Care” staff volunteer initiative, bringing together Club employees and retirees for a month of community service. Throughout May, members of the CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team took part in over 80 volunteer activities, contributing more than 4,700 service hours in support of the community. The initiative reflects the Club’s long-standing commitment to giving back to society through meaningful action, making May a month of collective impact. 

The Club’s CARE Team – comprising full-time, part-time and retired Jockey Club employees - organised the month-long “May · We Care” initiative for the second consecutive year, encouraging staff to participate in a wide range of volunteer activities across Hong Kong. This year, Club management and over 1,300 CARE Team members, took part in various voluntary services, supporting causes spanning sports, youth development, animal welfare, support for underprivileged groups, elderly care, and environmental protection. 

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club said, “As a Club, we are committed to creating positive impact and working for the betterment of society. Now in its second year, with more volunteers taking part, ‘May · We Care’ underscores our dedication to the community and demonstrates how deeply our people are engaged in serving it. This initiative is a powerful reflection of the genuine care of those who work at - or have retired from - the Club. Volunteering truly is the heart and soul of what we do, it connects our team directly to the community and reminds us why the Club is so special – bringing to life our ‘One Club, One Vision, One Team’ spirit.”

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges joined 16 volunteers to accompany underprivileged families on a guided docent tour of Tai Kwun, sharing the 180-year history of the former Central Police Station complex and the Club’s role in its conservation and revitalisation, as well as its ongoing support for operations. Now one of Hong Kong’s most popular cultural landmarks, Tai Kwun attracts both locals and tourists. The visit also included a soft pastel art workshop, where participants, guided by volunteers, created their own “Ponies on Parade” artworks. 

The “May · We Care” initiative saw the CARE Team welcome more than 100 new members, bringing total membership to over 2,300. Beyond this annual volunteer month, the team continues to expand its impact year-round by integrating members’ skills into volunteer groups such as the “CARE Band”, “Cantonese Opera Team”, “CARE Painters”, “Balloon Twisting Team”, “Hair Cutting Team” and “CAREthelets”, enabling them to contribute meaningfully while building lasting connections with the community.

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