Seoul City Recruiting Volunteers for Gildong Ecological Park

Selecting 10 People by the 7th of Next Month

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 22nd that it is recruiting 10 volunteers called 'Gildongjigi' to be active in Gildong Ecological Park, an attractive and ecologically important park, until the 7th of next month. They expect participation from citizens who want to learn about ecology and enjoy teaching others.

'Gildongjigi' means a pure heart that protects the park and nature. Since the first group was selected in January 1999, activities have continued up to the 12th group selected in 2016, and currently, there are a total of 34 volunteers. Their steady volunteer work shines not only in volunteering but also in growth as citizen scientists, book publishing, obtaining degrees, and reemployment in related fields.

Once selected as a 'Gildongjigi,' volunteers undergo training and start activities from August. For the first 12 weeks after selection, they build ecological knowledge through education and operate park programs and observe ecology through volunteering at least twice a month. Education is held every Tuesday from 2 PM to 5 PM, and volunteers participate in operating educational programs and conducting biological surveys. Any citizen who can participate in education and volunteering is eligible to apply.

Volunteer activities are recognized through the 1365 website, and certificates can be issued. For activities lasting more than 4 hours, volunteers receive an activity allowance (13,000 KRW) as a reimbursement.

Kim Insook, Director of the Eastern Park and Leisure Center of Seoul, said, “Gildongjigi are long-standing individuals who have protected Gildong Ecological Park,” and added, “We hope Gildong Ecological Park will become even richer with the participation of citizens.”

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