Gwangjin-gu Announces Call for Organizations to Operate Social Contribution Job Projects for 50+ Generation

Recruitment of implementing agencies such as local welfare facilities, non-profit corporations, and cooperatives until the 22nd... Accepting job project proposals where 50+ generation can utilize their experience and capabilities

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Seon-gap) is recruiting organizations to carry out the ‘2021 50+ Generation Social Contribution Job Project’ until the 22nd.

The ‘50+ Generation Social Contribution Job Project’ is a program that supports the 50+ generation, who have abundant social experience and expertise, by providing jobs for the local community so that they can spend a stable and vibrant old age.

The applicants are welfare facilities, non-profit corporations/organizations, cooperatives, senior job project organizations, etc. within the region, and they must propose job projects where the experience and capabilities of the 50+ generation can be utilized.

The fields of application include meaningful job activities for the local community such as administrative tasks for public interest and social and educational services for seniors and vulnerable groups.

The selection results will be announced in March after screening, and the project will be carried out from May to December after recruiting job participants. Selected organizations will be supported with a minimum of 5 million KRW to a maximum of 50 million KRW per project, including labor costs and project operation expenses.

Organizations wishing to participate should submit the application form and operation plan by the 22nd by visiting or emailing the Senior Welfare Division of Gwangjin-gu Office. For more details, check the notice board on the Gwangjin-gu Office website or contact the Senior Welfare Division.

Mayor Kim Seon-gap said, “Through this job project, we aim to encourage social participation of the 50+ generation and provide opportunities to demonstrate their passion and abilities,” and added, “We hope many organizations will participate to work together with the 50+ generation for the local community.”

Meanwhile, last year, the district operated 10 projects such as the National Veterans Activity Support Group and Health Guardians for Preventing Secondhand Smoke Damage through the 50+ Generation Social Contribution Job Project, providing jobs to a total of 61 people.

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