While she was there, she took part in the Girl Scouts, led by a teacher by the name of Li Hsueh-hsing. Li encouraged the girls to do one good turn for someone each day, and taught them that helping others is a great source of joy. This concept had a profound effect on the young Hu, and planted the seed that would eventually blossom into her devotion to volunteer service.
在就學期間參加女童軍活動，指導老師季雪幸鼓勵同學日行一善，助人為快樂之本，這種觀念深深影響她，埋下她日後長期投入志工服務的種子。