Hong Kong Life Saving Society

Introduction

The Hong Kong Life Saving Society , formerly known as 'The Hong Kong Life Guard Club', is a voluntary organization established in 1956. It is not only a full member but also a Founder Member of the International Life Saving Federation (ILS). Over the past fifty years, the mandate of the Society is continuously carried out by many dedicated volunteers bound to serve not only the Society but their fellow men, under the common motto 'Whomsoever you see in distress, recognize in him a fellow man'. Aiming at combating aquatic-related accidents, the Society encourages everyone to participate in advocating water safety, life saving training, examinations and competitions so as to arouse the public awareness on water safety. Hitherto over 30,000 lives were saved by our lifesavers, and there are more than 100 affiliated clubs and over 10,000 persons involved actively.

The Society is the sole organization that conducts lifesaving examinations and awards credentials in Hong Kong . Our awards are widely recognized by government and the private sector. Under the guidance of our Council Members and Executive Committee, affiliated clubs work enthusiastically, resulting in the well organized lifesaving training and renowned respects from the community.

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Aim

1.To educate people the importance of water safety; 2.To ensure the professionalism and high commitment of lifesaving personnel by providing quality service and training; 3.To promote lifesaving as a sport and nurture athletes of high potential; 4.To collaborate with district lifesaving clubs and pool resources from society in nurturing outstanding lifesavers.

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Services

Service Brief:
- Providing Children & Youth Services

Service Scope:
Provision of honorary lifeguard services, organization of lifesaving examination and training, as well as lifesaving competitions and activities, promotion of water safety.

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Location