Eunpyeong-gu Operates 'Baeksin Donghaengdan' Vaccine Volunteer Group for Vaccination Assistance

40 Volunteers Daily, Over 700 Monthly Accompany...Providing Guidance and Transportation Services at Vaccination Centers

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Eunpyeong-gu (District Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) is operating a volunteer group called the ‘Vaccine Companion Team’ to support vaccination efforts aimed at quickly restoring daily life through securing herd immunity among residents.

Since large-scale vaccinations are being conducted for seniors aged 75 and older in each neighborhood, the team aims to support rapid and safe vaccination.

Composed of about 700 volunteers per month, the ‘Vaccine Companion Team’ operates at the Eunpyeong Culture and Arts Center, the vaccination center of Eunpyeong-gu, from April 9 until the end of the vaccination period. Every day, 40 volunteers work in shifts of 4 hours, with 20 volunteers in the morning and 20 in the afternoon.

The main roles of the ‘Vaccine Companion Team’ include guiding vaccine recipients during entry and exit, directing movement within vaccination zones, and providing transportation support for seniors aged 75 and older.

Additionally, to prevent COVID-19 infection, volunteers follow quarantine rules such as facial recognition temperature checks before activities, wearing masks, and using hand sanitizer.

Volunteers in the ‘Vaccine Companion Team’ will receive recognition for their volunteer hours and a daily allowance of 10,000 KRW in accordance with the Eunpyeong-gu Volunteer Activity Support Ordinance.

Those wishing to volunteer can apply for their preferred days and times through the ‘1365 Volunteer Portal.’

A volunteer planning to participate in the Vaccine Companion Team said, “In this difficult time for all residents due to COVID-19, I hope smooth vaccinations will help bring an end to the pandemic as soon as possible.”

Meanwhile, last year, the volunteer group demonstrated the power of care and solidarity by producing and distributing cloth masks to socially vulnerable groups such as elderly living alone and people with disabilities, who faced difficulties obtaining masks amid shortages.

Kim Mi-kyung, Mayor of Eunpyeong-gu, said, “The vaccination of seniors aged 75 and older by neighborhood, which began on April 9, is proceeding safely thanks to the helping hands of the Vaccine Companion Team,” adding, “I hope the power of volunteering, which has shone during every crisis, will help overcome COVID-19 through smooth vaccination.”

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