Eunpyeong-gu, Record High 5,467 Participants in 2024 Senior Job Project

From the 4th to the 15th, apply by visiting the implementing agencies such as Eunpyeong Senior Club, Daehan Senior Citizens Association Eunpyeong Branch, and Senior Welfare Center in person... Apply through the local community center of the 'Golmok Harabeoji' address

Eunpyeong-gu (District Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) announced that it will recruit 5,467 participants for the ‘2024 Senior Job and Social Activity Support Project’ from the 4th to the 15th of this month.

This year’s ‘Senior Job Project’ is the largest ever, increasing by 15% compared to last year. A total of 11 implementing organizations, including Eunpyeong Senior Club, the Korean Senior Citizens Association Eunpyeong Branch, and various senior welfare centers, will carry out 98 projects.

The senior jobs are divided into public activity type, social service type, and market type project groups. Residents of Eunpyeong-gu aged 65 or older (60 or older for some project groups) can apply depending on the conditions. However, recipients of livelihood benefits, workplace health insurance subscribers, long-term care insurance grade assessors, and participants in job projects from other ministries are excluded from selection.

Seniors who wish to participate can apply in person by bringing their ID, a photo, and a resident registration certificate to senior job implementing organizations such as Eunpyeong Senior Club, the Korean Senior Citizens Association Eunpyeong Branch, or local senior welfare centers. For the ‘Golmok Elderly Volunteer Corps’ among senior jobs, applications can be made by visiting the local community service center of their address, and for ‘Eunpyeong Check-in Supporters,’ applications can be made by visiting the Welfare Policy Division on the 2nd floor of the Eunpyeong-gu Council building. Online applications are also available through the ‘Senior Job Here’ and ‘Bokjiro’ websites.

For the public activity type, the monthly salary is 290,000 KRW for 11 months (30 hours per month), the social service type is 634,000 KRW for 10 months (60 hours per month), and the market type varies depending on the working conditions of the workplace. Next year’s salary has been increased for the first time in six years since 2018, with the public activity type rising by 20,000 KRW and the social service type by 40,000 KRW compared to this year.

The results of the senior job selection will be individually notified to the selected candidates on January 8, 2024. For more details, contact each implementing organization or the Senior Welfare Division of Eunpyeong-gu Office by phone.

Mayor Kim Mi-kyung said, “In this era of longevity, it is very important to provide seniors with various social participation opportunities that help them maintain their health and earn pocket money,” adding, “We will strive to expand jobs not only in the public sector but also in various private sectors.”

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