Eunpyeong-gu Appoints 153 Elderly as Local Volunteer Coordinators 'Eunpyeongchonjang'

Promoting Social Activities and Welfare for Seniors in an Aging Society Starting 2024... Participation in Senior Centers Operation, Elderly Policy Promotion, Volunteer Activities, etc.

Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul (Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) held an appointment ceremony for the senior citizen community volunteer leaders, ‘Eunpyeong Chonjang,’ at the Eunpyeong Hall of the district office on the 8th.

‘Eunpyeong Chonjang’ is a project to be implemented by Eunpyeong-gu starting next year, aimed at promoting senior-led social participation and enhancing elderly welfare in line with the aging society.

At the ceremony, 153 respected and experienced senior citizens were appointed as ‘Eunpyeong Chonjang.’ About 160 people, including Kim Mi-kyung, Mayor of Eunpyeong-gu, Kim Sang-hyuk, President of the Korean Senior Citizens Association Eunpyeong Branch, and community volunteer leaders, attended the event.

From next year, the seniors appointed as ‘Eunpyeong Chonjang’ will engage in volunteer activities for the local community as community volunteer leaders.

The main activities include ▲ overall management of senior centers ▲ promotion and guidance of senior policies implemented by the national or local governments ▲ community volunteer activities. Seniors who participate for more than 4 hours per month in various areas such as senior centers or the local community will receive a modest activity allowance based on their performance.

Kim Mi-kyung, Mayor of Eunpyeong-gu, said, “I sincerely thank all of you with rich experience and insight for stepping forward as community volunteer leaders, ‘Eunpyeong Chonjang.’ I hope you take pride as the head of a village and work hard for local development and the enhancement of senior welfare.”

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