Kim Dong-yeon Meets 'Cheongnyeon Volunteer Group': "Gyeonggi-do Will Create a World Where People Live"

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon is taking a commemorative photo with the Gyeonggi Youth Volunteer Group at Dodamso on the 18th.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon had a meaningful communication session with the ‘Gyeonggi Youth Volunteer Corps’ on the 18th.

Governor Kim attended the ‘Listening Volunteer Dodam Four Seasons (四季)’ event held at Dodamso in Paldal-gu, Suwon (the former Gyeonggi Governor’s official residence) and said, "I want to make Gyeonggi Province a place where people live. To do that, it is important to develop the economy and live well, but another important thing is to create a community where we live together." He emphasized, "Coexistence and inclusion will make our society sustainable."

He continued, "The volunteer activities you have done must have been a source of strength and encouragement to the residents and have helped those who are struggling and in difficulty," encouraging the participants.

The event was organized to listen to and communicate about the Youth Volunteer Corps’ reflections on their one-year activities. ‘Listening Volunteer Dodam Four Seasons’ means ‘gathering at Dodamso to look back on the four seasons of activities of the 5th Gyeonggi Youth Volunteer Corps.’

The meeting between Governor Kim and the Youth Volunteer Corps was the third time, following the 5th inauguration ceremony in March and the Paldalsan plogging (picking up trash while walking or running) event in June.

The ‘Gyeonggi Youth Volunteer Corps,’ operated by the Gyeonggi Volunteer Center, started in 2019 and is now in its 5th term. It consists of 1,494 youths aged 19 to 34 across the province, making it the largest youth volunteer corps operated by a local government.

Since the inauguration ceremony in March, the Gyeonggi Youth Volunteer Corps has carried out various volunteer activities throughout Gyeonggi Province to address social issues and support the lives of residents.

Representative activities include ▲marine litter collection (April) ▲helping grape farms (June) ▲emergency protection activities for companion dog rescue dogs (September) ▲climate crisis response practice activities (year-round), among others. In addition, the Gyeonggi Youth Volunteer Corps independently formed 43 teams to conduct volunteer activities throughout the year.

At this event, participants watched a video reviewing the past year’s activities and shared their impressions of the most memorable activities. In-depth discussions were also held on the future development direction of youth volunteering.

Participant Park Ji-eun said, "Through the activities of the Gyeonggi Youth Volunteer Corps, I realized once again that small interest in the community and neighbors can bring about great changes. I will continue to be a youth who takes the lead in solving social problems."

Meanwhile, the Gyeonggi Volunteer Center will recruit about 1,500 members for the 6th volunteer corps next year, targeting youths aged 19 to 39 in the province.

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