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Hong Kong’s country parks feature an extensive network of over 500 kilometers of hiking trails, managed by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD). The AFCD has adopted the concept of sustainable trails, planning and constructing these trails using the “handcrafted trail” approach. This method minimizes impact on natural resources such as soil, vegetation, and ecology, while making the trails resistant to natural erosion, allowing them to remain in good condition over the long term and be used sustainably by hikers.
With growing public interest in nature conservation, there is increasing curiosity about trail construction and maintenance. To enhance public understanding of trail building and raise awareness about trail conservation, the AFCD launched the “Build Your Own Trail” programme in 2016. This initiative invites the public to participate in trail maintenance activities in various country parks and has attracted over 1,500 participants to date.
Building on this success, the AFCD is now rolling out the “Country Parks Trail Volunteer Scheme” to promote sustainable use of hiking trails and involve more public members to take part in trail maintenance. The programme aims to deepen public understanding of Hong Kong’s trail building methods and principles and to raise public awareness of protecting country parks and hiking trails.
Interested in joining? Read on for details about the programme, then complete and submit the application form along with supporting documents to become a Country Parks Trail Volunteer. Successful applicants can sign up for trail maintenance activities held in fall and winter seasons.
報名方法
2025年義工招募已經截止報名，申請結果將於2025年9月底前收到電郵通知。
如有任何查詢，請電郵至 cptrailvolunteer@afcd.gov.hk
山徑義工活動
此計劃的山徑維修活動主要於郊野公園內的山徑上進行，主要分為以下類型：
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1. 維修工法培訓班 |
活動將集中探討山徑維修的特定工法及技術，為義工提供學習與實踐。義工將在資深師傅的指導下，學習並參與實際操作，深入了解每項工法的原理、應用及其在維修工作中的重要性。維修工法培訓班的工法及技術範圍：
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2. 山徑維修工作坊 |
工作坊將專注修復一段受損的山徑路段，具體的維修工法將根據山徑的受損狀況、現場環境及材料的可用性來決定。工作坊將會於週末舉辦，每次活動參加人數約 20 人。義工們會分為若干小組，並在不同位置進行山徑維修工作。 |
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3. “老總”遠築工作坊 |
工作坊安排於星期一至五舉行，參加人數約為3至7人，針對修復於週末較繁忙的路段，目的為減低對山徑使用者造成的影響，模式與山徑維修工作坊相似。 |
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4. 山徑理論及知識課 |
理論及知識課的內容包括郊野公園歷史及發展、地質及生態知識、可持續山徑理論及設計、活動計劃及事前準備，以及山嶺安全及急救知識。 |
註： 如天文台於活動當日集合時間前兩小時發出雷暴警告、暴雨警告（黃、紅或黑），及／或一號或以上熱帶氣旋警告，當日活動將順延至後備日舉行，而不作另行通知。
山徑義工級別
此計劃的山徑義工分為以下級別，包括:
| 山徑義工級別 | 成為該級別條件 |
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1. 實習山徑義工 |
成為此計劃的實習山徑義工須登記成為郊野公園山徑義工，並出示曾參與山徑維修工作坊的證明（例如：漁護署或其他認可機構發出的完成證書、義工活動照片或影片）。 |
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2. 正式山徑義工 |
透過此計劃成為正式山徑義工，參加者需要完成以下要求：1）最少五項工法培訓班；2）最少三次山徑維修工作坊；以及3）巡查最少三條行山徑。漁護署資深師傅會透過工作坊觀察該義工是否能正確使用各種山徑維修工具。 符合以下條件的義工可獲豁免上述條件，直接成為正式山徑義工，申請者需要1）登記參與漁護署郊野公園山徑義工計劃及同意義工守則，及2）出示於2016年至2025年期間曾參與3次山徑維修工作坊及4項不同工法／活動的證明（例如團體合照或義工進行山徑維修活動的照片或影片）。 |
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3. 資深山徑義工 |
透過此計劃成為資深山徑義工，參加者需要完成以下要求：1）所有八項工法培訓班；2）所有理論及知識課；以及3）累積最少 120小時山徑維修工作。此外，義工還需要展示其能夠熟練使用各種山徑維修工具，並簡單介紹及應用各種工法。 成為資深山徑義工後，義工將能夠協助並配合漁護署的資深師傅，根據他們的指示帶領其他義工進行不同的工法。 符合以下條件的義工可獲豁免上述條件，直接成為資深山徑義工，申請者需要1）登記參與漁護署郊野公園山徑義工計劃及同意義工守則；2）出示於2016年至2025年期間曾參與最少 120 小時山徑維修工作（統籌山徑維修活動或活動負責人除外），以及曾參與6項不同工法／活動的證明（例如團體合照或義工進行山徑維修活動的照片或影片）；3）能夠簡單介紹及應用各種工法；4）曾協助帶領活動，及5）通過面試及實習課觀察。 （註：豁免安排只限2025年度招募的義工） |
Volunteer Recognition
To honour volunteers’ contributions, e-certificates are awarded annually based on accumulated service hours.
Activity Schedule
Trail maintenance activities typically run from October to March, on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Due to the remote locations, volunteers should commit to a full day for logistical reasons. Volunteers can sign up based on their availability.
Participant Information
- Participants must be able to read Chinese and communicate in Cantonese.
- Participants shall be Hong Kong residents.
- Enrolment is open for the public aged 18 or above.
- The information provided by participants shall be true and correct.
- Trail Volunteer Service Unit will only communicate with volunteers via email. Volunteers must have and be able to use a computer with software which can open the documents in PDF, Word and Excel format.
- Volunteers and trainees should read the "Guidelines and Code of Practice for Trail Volunteers". (Click here (Chinese only) to download)
- Volunteers should wear AFCD-provided volunteer T-shirts during activities.
- No remuneration, transportation allowance and insurance will be provided for volunteer services.
- Country Parks trail volunteer activities are provided on voluntary basis. Volunteers must be responsible for their own safety and take into account their physical fitness and interests before participating in the services.
Personal Data Collection Statement
The personal information is provided by the participant voluntarily for relevant activities organized by Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD). The information will be provided to relevant staff for application processing, contact and other relevant purposes. Provided that there are no specific administrative reasons, only the name and the related activities of the participant will be kept for record purposes. Except with the consent of participant, all the personal information collected will be destroyed within 6 months after the participant withdrawn from the volunteer scheme. For enquiries or amendment to the information provided, please send us a written request.
常見問題
- 問：未滿18歲可以參加嗎？
答：郊野公園山徑義工活動主要是在戶外山徑進行維修，涉及使用較重的工具和材料，如翻釘、鋤頭、大石和木材等。基於安全考慮，所有參加者必須年滿18歲，以確保活動的安全性及順利進行。
- 問：如何成為郊野公園山徑義工？
答：有興趣參與「郊野公園山徑義工計劃」的公眾人士可填妥表格連同相關證明文件申請成為郊野公園山徑義工。參加者須於2025年9月10日前提交申請。成功申請者將於2025年9月內收到電郵通知。接下來，參加者需於每年10月至翌年3月期間參與漁護署所舉辦的山徑維修活動。
- 問：如果從來都未有參加過山徑維修工作坊，但很有興趣成為郊野公園山徑義工，應怎樣做？
答：本計劃現為試行階段，首年招募對象主要為曾參加過漁護署舉辦或與非牟利機構合辦山徑維修工作坊的義工。隨著計劃推展，未來將逐步開放予所有對山徑維修有興趣但未有相關經驗的公眾人士參加。如果您對成為郊野公園山徑義工有興趣，但未曾參加過相關工作坊，建議您來年秋冬季先參加由非牟利機構舉辦的山徑維修工作坊，以獲取相關經驗。